Part 38: Episode 38: Factory Showdown: Uni’s Resolve!

Episode 38: Factory Showdown: Uni’s Resolve!

Greetings, viewers! It is I, the warrior of happiness CFW Brave!
Um, why is he here?
Isn’t he one of the bad guys?
And, um, I mean I don’t want to spoil the episode but I’m not really sure how this even makes sense.
U-Um, it’s probably my fault, ask me later.
Fear not, in the arena of commentary we are comrades! Previously, you all learned of our secret factory! Now, on Neptune…



Why do you look so impressed!?
I’m amazed they managed to keep such a huge factory operational like this without getting caught.
Hey, hey, hey. Can we blow this place up!?
Oh heck yeah, maximum explosions for maximum justice! If it’s making that bad stuff, we won’t show mercy!
Don’t be ridiculous. If we make such a big scene, everyone will know to take their models elsewhere.
The best solution in these situations is to cut the brains of the facility.
The brains? You mean like, a manager?
Correct. After that, destroy whatever.

This is really weird, it feels kinda funny making fun of Underling while he’s here.
Awkward.
As you should feel bad! For though you may disagree with her goals, can you deny her passion?!



We’re one step shy of taking over the entire freaking world. Convert as many people to Arfoire as you can!
Factory Worker: Yes, ma’am!
As our plot would demand, it’s you.
What’re you morons over there doing? Stop slackin’ and get workin’…damn! Wh-Wh-What are you brats doing here!?
Mwahaha, we are shadows in the night! We are factory-destroying kunoichi!
We can’t let such evil go unpunished.
Right. Can we skip the sweaty bits and fast-forward to where you chicken out and escape after losing?
Nuh-uh! I don’t always run away!
Yeah you do, dummy. Right, Rom?
Uh-huh.
Tch, don’t correct me so fast, idiots. I could abandon my other jobs, but I ain’t givin’ up on this one!
You’re so motivated, Miss Underling. Did you go on antidepressants?
Whatever the case, we can’t back down. We won’t allow you to produce a single additional Arfoire chip!

You said all that, but you didn’t disagree with what we call her.
I cannot tell a lie, I don’t even know what her name actually is! Still, she is very enthusiastic and I must respect that.

Video- “Last Hurrah”

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Boss Battle: Underling
The cast is getting just as bored with fighting Underling as I am with describing fighting her. She likes virus status and isn’t very hard, just be careful what shape you’re in at the end because there’s another fight right after this.

Y-You don’t even know her name? That’s pretty harsh.
Harsh but true!

Video- “Brave Appears”

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Yay, we win! As expected.
It’s just plain stupid for two to resist against this many.
Sh-Shut it, shortcake! How many of you are there, anyway!? Doesn’t this make me look like a victim?
Members of an evil crime syndicate scarcely have the luck to be a victim.
All them factory folk have escaped. Why don’t you go catch up?
How can this be? CFW Magic assigned this project to me directly.
There’s no way in hell I’ll just roll over, say ‘yes ma’am,’ and retreat!
Whoa, she’s passionate today.
It doesn’t matter. She can’t beat us. Just give up already, so we can go home.
Grrrr!
I acknowledge your resolve.
Who’s there!?

Aha! We have reached my scene!
Hey, I’m pretty important in it too!
I did not mean to denigrate your role in the scene to come, I must apologize.



I will handle this. Stand aside.
B-But, this is my…
Do not waste your life in vain. Stand aside.
Ugh… I understand, sir.
Good to see you all are still alive.
Yes, I’ve wanted to see you again.
I cannot allow you to destroy this factory. I advise you withdraw, or…
I refuse. We can’t let this factory keep producing Arfoire’s products.
Wait, Nepgear. Let me talk to him.
Uni?

So, you said you’d explain all this, Uni.



Maybe I was wrong. You want to protect this evil place? Is it that important to you?
Forcing Arfoire’s gifts into extinction will diminish the children’s joy. I cannot allow their smiles to fade.
What’re you talking about? If those chips flood the market, it’ll cause all of their entertainment to close shop!
Mere supposition.
How about you tell me why people would continue to create new products when everybody gets everything for free?
When there’s no reward, nobody will want to create!
Satisfaction is its own reward. If the creators do not find enough joy in that, it is their talentless excuse!
It has nothing to do with that. Our livelihood evolves and progresses based on competing for people’s time.
And what of those unable to afford such luxuries?
Are you implying that kids without means are not allowed to have fun!?
Do you really think those people can enjoy anything they get through underhanded means with all their heart?
If they did not, there would be no need to pursue Arfoire’s products. Is that truth not self-evident!?
Temptation is universal. Everyone has moments of weakness.
But we shouldn’t show them that giving in to temptation is correct!
An impossible request. I will never accommodate such an absurd argument.
I was hoping you would understand where I was coming from…
Nothing remains to be discussed. For the sake of all children’s joy, I will slay you all right now!
I couldn’t agree more. For the sake of all children’s joy, I will stop you right now!

Oh, well, after we beat him I figured it would be a shame to leave all the bits behind in the factory.

Video- “CFW Brave”

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Boss Battle: CFW Brave
So now we’re in a real boss fight with Brave. He’s essentially just like he was in that battle where we just had Nepgear and Uni, he hits super hard and has a ton of health. He also adds a super attack at low health, Brave Brand. Just keep everything together, he’s powerful but really only hits single targets.

Um, and I might have messed around with things and gotten his processor working again for a bit.
Alas, it will be for but a short time!

Video- “New Problems”

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Yes. We’ve won.
How…was I inferior? Was my passion…not enough?
We both want the children to be happy. You assumed the end justified the means.
I must ask one thing. Will your path truly lead the children to happiness? Will their thirsts be quenched?
I promise we can do it. We’ll use every trick in the book to make sure they’re always having fun.
Grant me your name, young one.
Uni.
Uni…I wish to entrust you with my flames of passion. I’m counting on you now.
I’ll accept your gift, Brave…

Indeed, I can already feel my time ending.
Brave…



Those pure maidens were already strong and able-bodied, but now those old hag CPUs are with them, as well.
We didn’t give them enough credit. At this rate, they’ll be a thorn in our side and hinder Arfoire’s revival.
You sound like you have a plan.
We’ll rearrange their shares and cause internal strife and confusion for now. We need but a small amount of time.
I don’t quite get you, but if you’re gonna pop the heads of my little cherries, you can count me out.
No cause for alarm. You take care of the little ones. Do as you wish.
Y-You’re serious? As I wish!? Like, literally whatever I want? H-How far can we go with this?
Don’t get carried away, Trick. I’ll impart my plan’s details to you as the situation calls for it.
Very well, very well. Kekekeke! The mere thought of this freedom… It’s so very, very…intoxicating.
I should whip out my sewing kit! I need to prepare school uniforms, bunny leotards, furry suits…
This won’t be a problem if the end result is the same. We have but one goal, after all…

Have no sorrow! Move forward…into a bright future…for the children…
Brave!
He looks broken again.
Yep, sure does.
Sorry, Uni. If you’d like, I can take a look.
No, it’s okay. He’s right, it’s up to us now.



Whaddaya wanna do next? Just sit around and play Hungry Hungry Platypus?
Waiting around made me too bored to play. I just wanna go somewhere else.
This is a waste of time.
How inefficient of us to remain idle all day long. Let’s start moving, even if we don’t have a destination.
Huh? My N-Gear’s…oh, not mine?
That’s me. Hello, Chika.
It’s terrible, Vert! Can you return to Leanbox at once!?
Is this an emergency? What happened?
A significant force is wreaking destruction on our city, and our forces are not nearly enough to push them back!
Oh, no!
I see. We’ll head that way now. Don’t overexert yourself.
Of course…
You heard the conversation. I must return to Leanbox.
We’re going with you.
No foolin’! Don’t be such a stranger. We’re always gonna be buds.
Your presence would be a great asset. Would you mind helping me, then?
Let’s go!

Feinne’s Notes:
So, just as we got Nepgear’s Lilac mk2 for beating Judge, Uni gets a new processor set when we beat Brave.



Just as with Nepgear’s a lot of covering was cut from the main part. This one has more redesign in the extra stuff as well since there’s no real way to make significant color changes.

Anyway, ne-
U-Um, actually, I was wondering if I could do the preview.
G-Goodness! W-Well, sure. I guess this has sort of been your episode, go for it.
Next Time on Hyperdimension Neptunia, Mark Two: ASIC’s Trick: The CPUs Blunder? That…doesn’t sound good.