Part 15

Visit sunny Bolsai! Home of the world famous Tchernenko!

I'm picking up something big! It's got to be Tchernenko!

What the hell could devastate an entire town THAT easily?

We've been over this, Albert.

They say that it's a giant Wanzer...

Wait! Now there's TWO signals!

Two?

But how...?

It would have to be some sort of combining robot! And that's crazy! This isn't Voltron!

I don't know. But if we don't do something now, we'll have another town on our conscience before the day's up. Let's go!


Oh, woops. Forgot to change back to Clark.


Much better.


Major Elemiya! He's here!

"He stole my pupils, sir!"

The mercenary who destroyed Yakoblev's unit? Interesting...

It was a real bitch to pull off, too.

If he's strong enough to take us on, this encounter may yield some useful data. Stand by for Sigma transfomation!

Yes, sir!

This is where I would put a bossfight video, but I don't have anything to show yet except a video where Gladius' mic cuts out and I start screaming about how you guys made me use the laser. One idea that has occurred to me is to mute the clip, set it to stupid music and put it up here as the boss video. Another is to post it as-is because I hate you all. I'll decide at some point.


Then you get jumpkicked by a giant mech. This is actually the first boss that requires effort. It marks the first time I had to use any healing items.


His punches and kicks are really powerful, and a CPU partner won't last very long. A human controlled partner will make short work of this part of the fight, though. I found that Clark's shots are actually very strong when used properly.


After is takes enough damage, it splits into two. The bottom half was the one taking all the damage before, and it's turret isn't very powerful, so it shall be the first to die.


operational limits! We can't take any more! Eject! Eject!


This is what the item screen looks like. It's bugged, but the game asks for a confirmation before you use an item, so there's no trouble.

Anyway, the top half just floats around and tries to punch you. It takes a long time to kill, so it's the hardest part of the fight.


H... he shouldn't have even scratched our armour! His skill level is off the charts...!

"What does the scanner say about his power level?" "WHAT? Darn thing must be broken!"

Alternate joke: I have over 1000 skill points in Wanzer fighting. That means I get pro status!


"Oh God! He stole my eyes, too!"

Good riddance!

I saw the whole thing from here. Good job!

Wow! I can't believe you destroyed that monster...

It put up a hell of a fight... My Wanzer's as beat up as I am. How about a pickup?

I'm on my way!




You get a good reward for beating that boss.


Still no laser upgrade. Please come soon, laser upgrade.


Well done! My army's victory is assured now!

Your army's going to be looking for a new leader if this keeps up.

...hmm?

Don't play innocent. This revolution never was about the people, was it? Even your own men are beginning to realize that.

I could make you regret those words.

You could. But our job here is done. Let's head back to New York, Brenda.

Roger! Oh, and before I forget... We're taking Emil with us.

She objects to Clark, but not Emil, of all people?

Hmph! Whatever you say.


Don't worry. Johansen's on his way out. And with Tchernenko gone, the government will have to think twice about what they're doing.

...for some reason.

I just hope the fighting ends soon!

By the way... That merc in the red Wanzer, Genoce. I didn't know there were other mercenary groups around.

Moron.

Genoce? Oh, yeah. He's the leader of the Crimson Blow.

Crimson what?

My thoughts exactly.

Independent mercs. They got their name from those red Wanzers they use.

I'm assuming the people who named them were not exactly fans.

What are they like?

Professionals to the core. They say no soldier has faced them and lived to tell the tale.

What the hell were they doing here?

I don't know, maybe earning a living?

At least we avoided a battle, sir.

Only because we were on the same side. Should we meet again as enemies...

"He might actually do something besides bitch at me for once!"


You do me proud, boy!

It was nothing, really...

I hardly consider a mercenary coming bal alive nothing, son. Keep it up!

Yes, sir!

Oh, before I forget. Got a letter from Bergen here.

!!

Are your parents OK?

Let's see...
Albert,
What a relief it was to hear from you after so long! Now that we know you're alive and well, your mother has started to come out of her state of shock. Our neighbors call you a traitor and blame us, but we still believe in you. We've made plans to flee the country once your mother has recovered. Hope to see you again soon ...Love, Dad.

Damn. I was hoping he'd sign his real name so we could finally get a last name.  It's Grabner, but I don't know when or if it's mentioned in game. Come to think of it, you can name the Tadpole, too, but that's never mentioned either. 

...... But she was so healthy last time I saw her...

Ark must've had her interrogated for your wherabouts.

...That's it! Brenda! It's not too late! We can still save them!

Hold it!



Alright, alright. That was a cheap joke.

You don't have the experience OR the equipment to take on Ark's forces by yourself. If you go now, they'll tear you to pieces!

I guess destroying a giant combinobot gigaweapon isn't enough to convince her he can swoop in and smuggle his parents out of the country where the military uses Harby Gs.

Damn it! Richard... one more letter, please?

Sure thing. Just remember you've got a job to do!

He's right. One more job, beginning next time! Al Hari is by far the best of these three areas. So look forward to it!