Part 44

This would have been up earlier if Waffleimages didn't go down. Sorry!


We didn't even think they'd have a base out here.

Sadly, the Society do not strike me as the sort of people who would built their bases in sensible locations. I'm thinking more of volcano bases, undersea bases, flying fortresses and the like.

You said this place was connected to the "Rio de Sambo"...

I hate to have to make fun of Emil every time he gets a line, but... No, she didn't.

...Provided what we got from Colgare was accurate, anyway. Be careful, Albert. You're entering unknown territory.

I know.

I thought fussing over Albert's safety was YOUR job, Brenda. You're not going to take that lying down, are you?

W-what? Don't be ridiculous! It's about high time somebody else starts looking after that boy. Thanks, Anita!

Uh... what for?

I was going to make a crack about her not paying attention, but then I realized I can't blame her for that.

Oh, never mind. Take care, Albert!

Uh... yeah. I will.


Well. That's... interesting. Let's destroy it with several years' worth of sustained fire from this 0% weapon I have.


It done blowed up real nice.

A jamming device... That explains why we didn't spot that warship until they were right on top of us.

In THE FUTURE, jamming devices will emit gigantic spheres of glowing blue radiation. Guaranteed to block signals at the cost of your ability to have children.

Hey, Brenda! ...Brenda?

......

Damn it! They're jamming our communications!


You guys should consider guarding your huge glowing target a little better.


Here's this level's funfunfun gimmick: Four (I think) devices are spread throughout the base that you need to destroy. Their large health and my unleveled weapon made it take ages to destroy them and required me to use most of my repair kits.


I also tried hovering over this one while shooting grenades, not paying attention to the fact that I was too close and it was taking all my health. That, however, is just me being a moron.


Fuck. Lucky thing he's actually an Asbestos Golem.


After you destroy this one, the floor underneath breaks and you fall down. It's fun. I had to go around from this shot to do it, though.


Loud and clear! The radios finally working again!

"No, I'm standing next to you."

Yeah, the jamming array's out of commission. We should be able to find the Rio de Sambo now.

Right! Let's get started!




Sweet shit that was painful.


They're not getting away again! Full speed ahead!


To... the other end of the map...


I got 100% from ONE MISSION!


It's got to be the Rio de Sambo!

It's headed straight for our forces!

Y'mean they knew y'all were comin'?

We oughta keep our distance, then.

We'll keep about as much distance as you do from your own bombs. Attack!

Is a Wanzer attack possible if it keeps at this altitude?

Yeah. They're flying low. No radar either.

I'll get ready, then.

That's too dangerous!

I've got a good chance if we can surprise them.

Have you forgotten Genoce is on that ship?

...Your point?

The whole attack'll be jeopardized if we don't do something! Our only chance is to strike while we can still catch them off-guard!

Albert... You're always putting yourself into such danger. At least let me help you for once.

Are you Rook? No? Then go away.

Anita... your life's going to be on the line.

It's all right. I'm here because I wanted to help you, remember?

All right. I'll think about it.

Please.

......


Damn! Oh, well. At this range, they'd have spotted me sooner or later.


Here's how you win: Hover here and shoot until it blows up. However, I'll head to the front and incur damage in order to trigger an event because I just love you guys that much.


I knew you'd show up eventually.

He's... somewhere... I guess?

You're fighting a losing battle, Albert. Destroying this ship won't break Via Blanca's defenses. The Guardians don't have a chance.

Take a look around, Genoce! They've thrown their allies into the fray now! Don't you see? We're winning!

Do you realize what a terrible force you've awakened?

It'll be nothing compared to the anger of the world once they've learnt the truth about the Society!

Much as I'd like to continue this, I'm afraid they're expecting me at Via Blanca. Don't be late.

But... you're the one who's expected. What?

Genoce!

I think this might be first time in three or four areas where he met Genoce and didn't ask "WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?".


Genoce then abandons the Via Blanca and runs like hell, yelling all the way about how awesome he is.


There are lots of enemies and turrets, but I can't say that this battle requires much finesse. Just shoot the back of the ship to avoid most of the shots being fired at you from all angles. Thanks to my more upgraded weapon, I think the Via Blanca took fewer hits than any of the jamming devices.


The ship's history! Come and pick me up!




I didn't waste much time with the peons, as you can plainly see.


Fuck yes! Just in time!


That'll take some pressure off our forces.

I wish you'd quit being so reckless...

Save it for later. We've got to get to Via Blanca!

Riiight after I top myself off with another levelup!


That's the most powerful Vulcan gun right there. Want to know when I'll get the next level laser? LEVEL 37! Screw you, game!

Next time is the final battle at Via Blanca.