Part 51: Mission #48: Hellavator

Mission #48: Hellavator

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: Hmm...
: What's wrong? Oh, you should ignore him.
: But it'd be rude not to write him back.
: I don't think you should.
Nonsense, we just need to use a deft touch...


Perfect.


: Miho, what's going on?
: Huh?
: He thinks I'm going to become a pop idol!
: ... I think I've heard of Takashi Kishi before. Where was it?
: Don't change the subject!



: Oh, it's that over there.



Bah! I fear no tank or tank-like vehicle!



: Yes, but you shouldn't judge by appearances. Ryogo, contrary to your appearance, you're a pretty nice guy.
Miho is all over the place today!
: ... What's that supposed to mean?
: I think she just complimented you.
: Cut the chatter! We're going!
: We'll have to use that giant elevator to get to the target.
: Can you operate it?
: There should be control room for it nearby. But you're going to have to get out of your wanzer.
I do not like where this level is headed.



: What!? The targeting data is dropping!
: Is it the CWDS!?
: I can't hit anything at this rate!
: Shutting off auto-targeting will make even walking difficult!
: Then we have to stop that armored vehicle!



This mission is a delight. You have to make your way across the entire map, have someone eject out of their wanzer, activate the elevator, and then, and only then, take out the damned boss that will tank your accuracy. Great. I take Kazuki, Ryogo, Pham and Lan because they either have high accuracy or burst weapons.



Swing and a miss.



Better.



The key to this mission is just sucking it up and moving forward. Skills like this do make it a bit easier, though.



: Hey, the CWDS isn't constantly on.
Yep, you'll have normal accuracy every other turn. I guess that makes things a bit better...not much, though.



This I can work with.



An excellent beating...but I demand more, this battle has filled me with unspeakable rage. As a result, I can give no quarter...



The factory will run red with the blood of my enemies! Or something...



Unnecessary slaughter!



Kazuki is taking a lot of hits this mission.



Ryogo has a solid battle, although, seeing as he has shit accuracy half of the time, it doesn't look particularly impressive.



He's being broken down, piece-by-piece. It's kind of sad, in a way.



Boy, Lan is having a really good mission. Will my MVP embargo against Icelandic wanzers end this battle?



And the Tiger Blood goes down in flames. The important thing is that it tried.



Progress is slow but steady.



Another big hit from the Stuck Up.



With the enemies down below killed, it's now safe for Pham to dismount and operate the elevator.



There's one last wanzer guarding the boss. Ryogo knocks him out of his wanzer, and Lan lights him up.



Even Japanese Hitler falls before the wrath of Pham.
: Useless soldiers! I will escape. You will be my shield to draw the enemy away! You got that!?
And he promptly escapes. I'll chase him all the way to the Japanese equivalent of Argentina if I have to!



Eech. Oh, well, time to determine a winner for MVP. Now, S. Dynamo felt that Deceitful Penguin was being unfairly singled out, but Smasher D. and S.D. both disagreed. Hence, the winner is Pham. Democracy is harsh but fair.



: Damn, the enemy commander got away... Alisa, tell HQ our operation was a success.
: Yes.
: We'll chase after the enemy commander!
: What, more work...?
: Quit your whining! We're going!

Next: Fight, Kazuki, for everlasting war! Also, as always: FUCK ATLANTA!!!!!!