Part 20: Sector X, General Tor, and the Pacifist Ending

Rewards change and logs change, I’m not sure about the ending though.

The final story update of the thread, but how much will it differ from the Violent Run?




Sector X

General Tor and the Pacifist Ending

LOGS
HOOOO BOY, look at all this stuff to read, FIRST.

Pacifist Ribbon Dialog
I’m too lazy to figure out when it changes so you get every sector.

Sector 1
Iji: Hhh! It’s, it’s one of Mia’s ribbons! What’s it doing here?
Dan: Iji, what’s wrong?
Iji: Uh, nothing. She can’t be alive anyway. Never mind.

Sector 2
Iji: Wait, what’s this? It’s another of Mia’s Ribbons! Some rat must’ve found it and dragged it in here. Mia… you probably weren’t far from dad and me, when the Tasen struck this place. Looks like me and Dan are the only ones who survived. Wait, I have to find Krotera – I gotta focus!

Sector 3
Iji: Huh? It’s another ribbon. Mia, you silly, you must’ve carried lots of these when dad was showing us around. Strange. Why do I keep thinking of you, when I’ve got something much more important to do?
Dan: Iji, what are you doing? We don’t have time to daydream here.
Iji: I, I was just thinking of someone.
Dan: Hm. Don’t dawdle.
Iji: Got it. (Hmm. Something tells me this trail of crumbs won’t lead me anywhere useful, but like a trail, it also feels like missing just one of these would make me miss all the rest. And then I fear I’d forget her… I gotta keep finding the ribbons.)

Sector 4
Iji: It’s another ribbon.
Dan: Ribbon?
Iji: Oh, hi Dan. I’m just thinking of Mia again. I mean –
Dan: Mia. You know she’s dead, right?
Iji: Y, yeah, it’s just that I keep finding these ribbons she dropped when dad was showing us around.
Dan: I see. I thought she only had – nevermind.
Iji: Dan? I don’t mean I never liked you too, I just –
Dan: I know. You and Mia were close. Much closer than I ever was to any of you.
Iji: Come on. Don’t say that.
Dan: I know what it’s like. I miss dad too, and I lost all my friends, everyone… it’s been six months for me, so I’ve learnt to accept it. You’ve already adapted much faster than me though. You’re pretty strong.
Iji: No, I feel empty without Mia around… so I welcome your support.
Dan: Uh, I would too, but listen. Life is different now. Personally, I can’t lend anyone my support anymore. Don’t get too attached to someone who might be killed at any moment – the Tasen are literally on my doorstep. I don’t want you to see me as your brother. You have to learn to support yourself, because you can’t rely on anyone else.
Iji: Wh, WHAT!? How could you say that? I’m the one supposed to be supporting YOU, anyway!
Dan: Look, forget what I just said, okay? You’re not ready to think like that yet. Talk to you later.

Sector 5
Iji: Hhh. Another ribbon. Did she really have this many? Mia, help me! I have to keep going! I have to find Dan… Wait, I think I know a way to find him… But first I have to get out of this Sector before they blow it all to bits! I don’t care what Dan says about supporting ourselves, he needs my help! Thanks, Mia!

Sector 6
Iji: Wha- another ribbon!? Hhh. Heh, Dad really showed us all around this place. I guess that’s why this area is so… strangely familiar. Okay… okay, maybe, maybe things aren’t that bad, right Mia? Once I find that Control Room, I’ll call for Dan with the speakers. And he’ll reply, right? He’s gotta be somewhere… I think. Damn it Mia, say something! … Wait. That’s right, you’re dead. Okay, no time to lose my mind. Dan’s counting on me. I mean, he’s just as scared as I am, he just acts tough. I think he really cares for me… I know, I didn’t always give him the attention he deserved… couldn’t help him with his problems… Wait, I don’t have time for this! The Control room’s so close!

Sector 7
Iji: Anther dead end. Another Ribbon, somehow. I don’t even care if I’m seeing things, at least I can catch my breath again.
Dan: Iji, it’s me. How are you doing? You’ve been fighting for a long time without food or sleep, now.
Iji: Oh… actually, I haven’t noticed. I’ve been thinking of Mia and you, and it’s just kept me going.
Dan: Mia…
Iji: Yeah. You know, I could always rely on her. When mom left, and I had to take her place, Mia still looked up to me, made me feel better. I don’t know why you and me were never closer, but…
Dan: Heh. Mia was so young. And a girl. You always took her side.
Iji: Err, Dan?
Dan: Yeah?
Iji: You’re not angry, right?
Dan: No, no. Don’t worry, we were only kids.
Iji: But we’re family! You’re my little bro, and I only ever cared about Mia. I’m sorry that –
Dan: Don’t apologize! It makes you look weak, sis. I always looked up to you, so you’ve gotta hold your head high. We don’t have time to argue about this.
Iji: Heh. Thanks, that makes me feel better. Talk to you soon!
Dan: Right.

Sector 8
Iji: Another Ribbon! I’ve been collecting these a lot, now. The only other thing in my pocket is the Trapmine… It reminds me of a robot Mia had when she was little, the one we used to save Dan from a bully once. I threw it pretty hard. Something tells me I should hang to this mine, until it really comes in handy. I don’t need it to defend myself right now. I’ll keep it, though it looks like the batteries won’t last past this Sector.

Sector 9
Iji: Mia, how many of these did you bring here? Maybe the Tasen thought they were valuable or something. They’ve spread them all over the place.
Dan: Hey, Iji. How are you?
Iji: Oh, sorry – what’s wrong?
Dan: Nothing, really, just wanted to thank you for saving my life. But maybe this isn’t the time…
Iji: It’s okay, you’re welcome. Just stay safe, and I’ll be fine.
Dan: Thanks. You know…
Iji: Yeah?
Dan: I think I was wrong about supporting each other. You’re the only one I have left. We’ve already saved each others’ lives at least once, and it’s not like I’m feeling any better keeping you at a distance… never mind, I’m slowing you down.
Iji: Eh, just say it out loud, bro.
Dan: What?
Iji: Never mind. Gotta hurry – see you soon!

Sector X
Iji: A, a ribbon? Mia…
Dan: What’s wrong?
Iji: Ah –
Dan: Look, you have to hurry before the Komato General leaves his post and returns to lower orbit! You can do it, but quickly!
Iji: Ah, thanks Dan, I’ll reach him soon. I won’t let you down!
Dan: Of course not, you haven’t made it this far for nothing… I believe in you, so hurry up! Show ‘em not to mess with my sis!
Iji: Got it! Mia… thank you for everything. I’ll never forget you!

Never say I never did anything for you guys, now on to the Pacifist Logs

Pacifist Asha Converstation/Dan Alive
Asha: That’s as far as you go, Anomaly! Time to play up!
Iji: Wha, you again!? You’re the one who tried to kill Dan!
Asha: Bah! If you’re talking about the human, it’s no use trying to find him again – that worthless civilian doesn’t even have a bounty on his head, what’s the use? It won’t help my reputation, that’s for sure!
Iji: Hhh… you cold-blooded killer!
Asha: Well, aren’t you the tough one, huh? Who’s the one who murdered Iosa, hmm?
Iji: SHUT UP! That wasn’t even me, but this time it WILL be if you don’t get out of my way!
Asha: Yeah, right! When I didn’t even scratch your precious partner? I’ve got more than enough reason to destroy you, little wretch – more than your childish revenge!
Iji: You’ve killed hundreds of people before! Everyone in your army, you’re all the same!
Asha: Huh, so that’s why you’re fighting us? You think you can wipe the entire Imperial Army out? You’re a lunatic.
Iji: Th, I don’t care what you think of me, but I’m different from you!
Asha: Ho! There is no line between “different” and “superior”, human – you say one thing, but you mean something else!
Iji: That’s because I AM superior to a pack of organized murderers!
Asha: Oh oh, come off it! We’re all wicked, but I’ll be wicked rich one I’ve blown that inflated head off your shoulders!

Pacifist Asha Death Scene/Dan Alive
Iji: That’s what you get, you bastard! THAT’S WHAT YOU GET FOR TRYING TO KILL HIM!
Dan: Iji! What just happened!?
Iji: Hhh… Dan… I did it, I got that Assassin who caught you!
Dan: Whoa… man, I wish I could’ve been there!
Iji: Hhh… heh, no problem. He won’t come after you again.
Dan: Sis… don’t stick around, we’re really running out of time!
Iji: Got it!

Komato Log right past the Generator door
Author: Komato Annihilator 92347-86529-67587
Subject: KILL
I ain’t sparing anyone who tries to run from this mission. Our opponent is a single damn human, so get your asses over to your posts and KILL HER DEAD. You say she’s just some grunt? I say she’s the killer of our honored Iosa, using unique Nanotechnology and a priceless Nanogun, and so does High Command. And do you mess with High Command? NO. AND YOU DON’T MESS WITH ME EITHER, SO GET THAT HUMAN. If you’re more afraid of her than ME, YOU’RE A TRAITOR.

Komato Log that appears on the second level of the final room, only if you kill someone after having Ansaksie help you kill Iosa
Author: Komato Assassin 02384-56102-37456
Subject: Anomaly
This is Assassin Ansaksie. I forgot to thank you for your help. It’s because of your cracking skills that we got anywhere near beating Iosa at all. The Imperial Army won’t take her death lightly, and whatever happens when you get to Tor can only make it worse. Still, you’ve got a strong mind. I’m with General Tor, but if a mere human is enough to change him… perhaps I need to change as well and leave the Army. Don’t worry about me, just do what you think is right. To be honest, I would have respected you even more had you not killed a single one of your enemies, but I guess that’s too much to ask of a soldier. /Ansaksie

Komato Log that appears on the next to the Massacre if you get zero kills
Author: Komato Assassin 02384-56102-37456
Subject: Anomaly
This is Assassin Ansaksie. I forgot to thank you for your help. It’s because of your cracking skills that we got anywhere near beating Iosa at all. The Imperial Army won’t take her death lightly, and whatever happens when you get to Tor can only make it worse. Still, you’ve got a strong mind. I’m with General Tor, but if a mere human is enough to change him… perhaps I need to change as well and leave the Army. Don’t worry about me, just do what you think is right. At any rate, if things go wrong and you need to put Tor in place, that Shotgun won’t do you any good. I believe violence is a tool that should be used sparingly, but with utmost force. You understand this too, and as far as I’ve gathered, you have survived this far without killing a single one of your enemies, not even when the chance was right in front of you. I admire that in a person. Therefore I have left you a Massacre, a weapon that was once used on Ciratako. Look up the weapon info if you’re interested. Either way, this prototype is not as powerful as the real deal, and will drain your Armor when fired, but it should suffice to keep a Komato General in check. Good luck, Anomaly. /Ansaksie

Not the real deal…

Komato Log on the left on the second level of the final area
Author: Komato General Tor
Subject: Operation Purge, Log 1
This log remains unchanged

Komato Log on the right on the second level of the final area
Author: Komato General Tor
Subject: Operation Purge, Log 2
Same up to this point … I was reluctant, but when Iosa asked what I would tell High Command if this would surface in the future, I could not think of a reply. More fleets would in time come here, and more scout teams would be sent. The Tasens’ extinction was inevitable, and so I made the transmission public, and added exactly what it implied. The roaring and cheering of our troops could be heard all the way to the command bridge. The burden never rested on me in the first place, but on my people.

Komato Log on the left in the Max Charge room
Author: Komato Berserker 05629-92837-50068
Subject: General exoskeleton “Maximum charge”
What’s your deal, Zekailo? Always poking your nose in things. I suppose I’ll tell you what I’m guarding here. You see, normally the “Eidolon” General exoskeletons take some time to achieve the full power of their weapon arrays after first being activated. If a General needs to do combat unprepared, the exoskeleton’s weapons will start out weak and gradually increase in power as they are used. This is rarely the case as the Generals of the Imperial Army are not simply surprised by their enemies, and any battles with the Tasen are carefully planned. In case of an emergency, however, a mobile power core can be used to perform a “Maximum charge” of the exoskeleton, upgrading all of its weapons to their full potency as soon as it’s activated. We actually have a power core dedicated to charging Tor’s exoskeleton right here, but I doubt we’ll have to use it. If you were to mess with that terminal over here, it means Tor will be FULLY charged for battle, absolutely no punches held.

Komato Log on the right in the Max Charge room
Author: Komato Berserker 05629-92837-50068
Subject: WHOA WHOA WHOA!
Zekailo! Just in case you poke around up here after I leave, I must warn you again – DO NOT MESS WITH THAT TERMINAL, or once General Tor enters his exoskeleton, this power core will raise its weapons and defense shielding to maximum power! You’ll get in trouble if you do that without permission!

Komato Log on the left under the elevator to Tor
Author: Komato General Tor
Subject: Operation Purge, Log 3
Log is unchanged in a Pacifist Run

Komato Log on the right under the elevator to Tor
Author: Komato Assassin Asha
Subject: Shame
Anomaly… I had been waiting. Waiting to kill you or die trying, but no. NO. you wouldn’t give me the pleasure… escaping life by your hands would be the only thing less shameful than returning without the bounty. My arm… my reputation… losing to a human… and now failing to kill you. I’ve become so stained, it’s far too late to cleanse myself. Give my regards to the General, the General that will soon end your miserable, pathetic excuse for a life, snuffed out like the trillion others at the hands of the Komato. Do you understand, human? This planet will end. Everyone will die. Everyone. Death. DEATH!

SEE YA ALL IN A WEEK