Part 187: J Base NPC Chatter 2

Welcome back!





: We strove for unending prosperity. We strove for World Peace. That's what we thought we were fighting for. But we were betraying those ideals, and now what...? We created the monster that will destroy us. Is Garlyle cursed?



: was the General thinking? Creating a monster like that? What have we done? It's as if we ourselves did it! The Garlyle Forces themselves! And now we'll pay for it. The mutiny caused casualties. But no matter what it takes, we MUST stop that monster!



: this forsaken place fighting with a monster, huh? I mean really. The operation ended wieh we trashed Baal, right? So come on guys, let's return to Messina. I've HAD it! I just want to go back to Messina now.



: But I don't know your unit. And you'd better get a uniform and report for your orders. The mutiny succeeded, but there's a new enemy now. If you don't follow regulations we can't beat it. You were promoted by the Colonel himself, so I've no beef. But don't expect special treatment.



: Steam cannon support vehicle maintenance, all completed. Third wave vehicle maintenance on schedule. No compensation required.



: is the motor pool sleeping on the job here!? We're talking demotion time here guys. How do any of you expect to get at that critter like this! Get to work with the wrenches, OK?! We can't afford to lose a minute! If we don't get these tanks ready we'll lose what could have been won!



: any combat experience but I've got as much guts as the guys who've bought it up to now! Hey! Soon as I get these tanks repaird lemme go with you guys! I'm ready any time! What's the big deal? Some ancient monster? Hey, we've got steel horses. We're MODERN dragon killers!





: tank maintenance! We may not even be able to get the heavy tanks ready for the final battle! But then, even heavy tanks are probably not enough for that monster. Blast, blast, blast! We're behind schedule! But it's a mechanic's duty! These tanks'll be ready. You'll see!





: wants to see SOME action at least once! I don't care if we ARE going to lose. I'll show that monster what this baby can do! He'll pay! We're coming, Gaia, we're coming. All I gotta do is finish this repair and you'll see us soon enough!



: But Battalion 3's equipment is probably not battle ready, either. Then Battalion 1 will go first. This isn't good. The brass can order all they want, but everything's upside down right now, and some of the soldiers are reluctant to fight Gaia.... It's touch and go. If we're not careful, the Forces could just fall apart. We're starting to have morale problems. Something must be done.

Keep everyone the fuck away from Zil Padon, for one.



: Battalion 1! Move out when the tanks are ready. Rendezvous with Battalion 2 already in place to the west! And hold your fire till ordered! Where's 1st platoon!? They're late! If repairs can't be finished then send 2nd Platoon ahead. Fuel for one way is enough! HUSTLE! Don't hold up 2nd Battalion! I repeat! Rendezvous location is to the west, 3 o'clock! Keep to the schedule! MOVE IT!



: aren't you? The tank Division will cover you from the ground. You can count on them! Fight till the end!

: Huh? "Till the end"...? Could you lay off the "end" business?

: The guys in the tanks are ordered to defend Lieutenant Leen and Corporal Feena to the last man. So don't worry. They will all defend you with their last breath!



: I don't care HOW well armed J Base is, NO one can take on a monster like that. It's CRAZY! The tanks'll go out and get crushed on the spot! This is LUNACY! Garlyle pays good, you know? That's why I've worked so hard to get into this elite division. Now I have enough saved up to make life easier for Mom back home. I HAVE to survive!



: Hmm, let's see now... fuel... OK. Engine... everything checks out. Oil... yikes! LOOK at that oil leak, would ya!? This is gonna take some time to figure out where THAT's coming from! There's no visible damage where the oil is leaking... so if it isn't coming from the outside.... Aaargh! I don't know WHERE it's from! I'll just have to disassemble it!



: Mullen and Lieutenant Leen pulled us here in the 1st Battalion together and explained the battle plan. We all put our arms on each other' shoulders and took an oath. We swore victory... I'm ready now! I don't care if things don't go according to plan. I'm ready to follow the Colonel to the end!



: Divert the enemy, and fire on order with the steam cannon! The Colonel guarantees that concentrated fire will blast that beast to smithereens! Fight till the end! No matter what! Those are the battle plans. Move out on your Captains' orders. Until then proceed with final inspections.

: Heh, heh. Sounds like things are gonna get pretty hot. Diversion followed by concentrated fire, eh? Sounds like fun! Let's DO it! Let's see how that monster deals with the Battalion's best shot! Ready or not, here we come! Yeah, I'm afraid. But a min has got to do his duty.

: I don't care WHAT the Sergeants say, it's NUTS to try and get so close to that beast! I mean, hey, I've got a wife and newborn daughter back home. I can't die here! For my wife and daughter, I MUST live so I can go back home to them!



: Zil Padon whole! And what about that talk of turning people into stone!? We can't win against something unnatural like that! We're doomed! We're all DOOMED! NO WAY! I don't want to die! I'm NOT fighting! I've got things I want do DO! I CAN'T die... I don't WANT to die!



: But, um... that Gaia could destroy the whole base with one attack. What's the point of keeping all these supplies here, anyway? Protracted resistance to Gaia is futile. So what's the point of keeping all these supplies here?



: being completed on schedule with minor mistakes causing some delays. Morale is high and completion on schedule is expected. Please inform us when any repairs become necessary due to the results of combat. Sir. All right, then. All units prepare for combat.

: All is proceeding smoothly, but our unit damage is worse than expected and will take time to repair. The causes seem to be due to climactic factors, but there is no need to alter battle plans. Our men will get it done. They can do it. That's it for this report. Yes sir. Next report at 13:20.

: Blast! Here that monster is right in FRONT of us, and we're still missing some units! It's taking too long to mobilize all of them units from the Base! We're going to be too late! J Base wasn't made for launching attacks! All of the openings are as small as possible for defense, and that cliff is working against us now! It's a terrible attack position!

: We can do 10 more, guys! No time to slack off, now! Keep up the pace. The Colonel needs more aircraft and only we mechanics can give them to him! Come on, there are parts for 20 more aircraft in storage. Do or die, guys, do or die! Still plenty of parts in storage! Put those aircraft together or die trying. Show 'em what we're made of!



: There's not enough oil! If it takes off like this, it'll seize up for sure! I've never killed a pilor with any kite I've serviced, and I don't plan to this time!

: No breaking in! They'll have to fly straight off the Lyonlot. No time for inspections! Perform all last minute checks here! If you miss any defects, you'll kill the pilot! REMEMBER THAT!

: Gaia is the target! Lighten all aircraft, and increase maneuverability! Adjustments for each pilot cannot be made, so pass on the procedures to the pilots themselves!

: Load up the Lyonlot as much as you can! Make the fuselage as light as possible! Get rid of all items that are not called for in the battle plan!



: Sorry Mom... I might not be there for your next birthday.



: As soon as this propeller turns, the fuselage will fall apart! Don't we have any decent PARTS around here!?



: Fall in even if you ahve to sweep those tools out of the way!

: There's little time left but it looks like we have more planes than we thought. If there are more planes than pilots, then I'll be able to fly too.

Whew. The hangar is packed absolutely fucking full of soldiers. But at least we're done with it. For now.



: up in the Control Room. The mission will probably involve Lieutenant Leen and Corporal Feena, so get Corporal Feena up there pronto. The Colonel is probably waiting. From the Control Room you should be able to grasp J's situation.

: Upstairs is the Control Room and the machine rooms for the Forces' latest weapons, the Steam Cannons. Corporal Feena, please check your orders again before your mission.

: Mission... orders...?

: I believe you have your orders, Corporal Feena. Please check them again before the mission begins.



: We won't have anything to do then. But if the steam cannon doesn't....

: Colonel Mullen plans to attack with the Lyonlot if Gaia cannot be stopped here. If Gaia's growth is not stopped it will pass the End of the World and then...! Life means nothing to me if we can't stop Gaia! This has all come from our inability to see Baal's evil intentions. We MUST stop that monster!



: J Base is no mere army base! It's an ancient Angelou weapon! They call it a steam cannon, but the steam engine only controls it. Its core is ancient high technology! Gunnery Sergeant Bruss here. I've been living for this moment! See? The cannon is starting up!

Whew. J Base pass 1, complete. Now to go watch a cutscene and do it all over again. See you next time!