Part 144: Emma's Branch Alternate Missions #18-20: No More Goodtimes

Well, friendos, here it is, the last update in this LP. Oh, there are a few more alternate missions I could show off, but well, I think you've seen me blow up enough Yongsais already.

Emma's Branch Alternate Missions 18-20: No More Goodtimes

Mission 18

This is basically just a replay of a mission from the other path, more specifically, the one where you face off against the least intimidating super-weapon ever.



Aw, it's adorable the way it thinks its beam weapon is going to work against wanzers with shields.

Mission 19


Here's a summary of the important events in this mission, which is exactly the same as the corresponding mission in the other path.

: We found the scientists...also, Alisa!
: Wait a minute, you're Emma, you built the MIDAS bomb that I later helped build copies of! I hate your for that for some reason!
: Alias, if you cock-block me with your sister, I swear to God, I will leave you to die in Ocean City!
: Actually, Alisa doesn't find out that Emma is here sister until I reveal it to her in a cutscene about ten missions from now.
: I stand by my statement on cock-blockery.

At this point, the party is forced to engage in the most aggravating of escort missions, which is still as much of a pain as it was the first time I played, actually, even more so, since I don't have Yun this time. Once that's over...

: Kazuki, you saved my life...why?
: Because it was a fucking victory condition...also, because we're on the same team or something.
: Neat.
: Yeah, whatever, I have to go save Purple Haze, please don't kidnap my sister, betray the USN or steal my Rush CDs.
: I'll definitely probably consider not doing some of those things.

Mission 20



Purple Haze is once more getting their asses kicked, with Gastor already sent to the shores of eternity. Who could have defeated such a mighty squad?



The Senor Goodtimes himself.
: Who does he think he is...? Cindy, go meet up with Kazuki!
: What are you saying? I'm not leaving you behind and run!
: Who said to run? We can't stop MIDAS by ourselves! Go get Kazuki and his buddies!
: A-All right!
: I'm going to stop the transport!
: ... I'm sorry. Forgive me.



And then Jose kills Joe with a hail of gunfire.
: ... Today's......just not my......day...
: Joe!
: Joe!?
: Purple Haze was defeated!?
: Damn! Cindy!?
: Ryogo!



: Cindy! Cindy, answer me! Can you hear me, Cindy!?
: Ryogo, you were right... We weren't such hotshots......after all...
Clearly.



: ! Oh no!
: What're you doing, Jose? Finish them off!
: I don't have much of a choice, do I? You will be the last. I will never fight again. Forgive me...
: Who do you think you are!? You're going down!
: Hang on, Kazuki. This one's mine!



: Dammit, I guess this is the end...
: It's not over yet! There should be another seaplane on the base.
: Okay, let's take these guys out, then!
First up, Jose. Now, Jose may have miraculous cutscene powers, but when it comes to a real battle....



He's just another Jinyo that's in my way.
: This is how it should be... I don't have to fight anymore...



After Jose, it's really not much of a fight. The enemy has superior long-range firepower, but the AI doesn't really know how to take advantage of it, so you can divide and conquer. For example, this helicopter that Emma gunned down didn't do a single thing before I blew it up.



Ryogo gets off one more devastating RoF I combo to wipe up a Jinyo in a single, extended attack. Ah, battle skill system, I will miss you, with your insane combos.



And the mission ends with Kazuki forcing Semaun to surrender. Well, this is now the third time that Kazuki is racing to stop MIDAS from being used on the rebel/DHZ fleet outside Batangas....is the third time the charm?



Nope. The seaplane still makes it to the fleet and still uses MIDAS. A fitting ending to this LP.

And that's it. LP over! Thanks to everyone who participated in the wanzer builds, and put up with this endless game.