Part 55: Mission 22 - Super Nova - Part 3

: Order all fleets deployed in orbit to intercept the nuclear missiles!

: Yes, maam
!

: First was that satellite weapon, now its nukes
?

: Can we do nothing but watch as this unfolds
?!

: No, there
is something we can do!

: Marina
?

: Princess Marina, everything is in place. If you would

: Yes.

: Marina, what do you have in mind?!

: Im doing the least I can do for those who carried on fighting even as they were hurt and forced to endure the burden of being criminals
SRW UX - Future-Bound Fighting Spirit

: Im believing in them
!
Location: Center City Town Hall

: Do you all see this, dear viewers?

: There are people fighting to bring down the nuclear missiles launched by the Katou Organization!

: Theyre risking their lives in the defense of our world!

: Kurous group is also taking part in that

: People you know are there, Sister Leica
?!

: Yes, my most treasured friend, and his companions

: Let us all pray while they protect us and their homes

: Now, Im honored to introduce a woman whos also placed her faith in those fighters.

: Please lend your ears to the first Crown Princess of Azadistan, and goodwill ambassador of the Earth Federation Government: Marina Ismail.

: To everyone watching
those who are fighting in space right now are those who have been reviled as enemies of the world until today.

: But the truth was not so.

: They have always been fighting for the sake of our planet
just as they are doing right now!

: Oh, thank God
Joey and the others arent being tarred as bad guys anymore!

: Splendid news, indeed! Now they just need to stop the Katou Organizations plan! Lets pray for them too!

: We believe in you, Joey!

: (You saved Center City
and I know you can save the world too, Joey!)

: (God, I beseech you
watch over Kurou and his friends
!)
Location: Stratosphere Skies above India

: Naacal Code, transmitted! Forward, Mr. Daijuuji!

: Haaaah! Lemuriaaa IMPACT!!

: Heromaaaan
BLAST!
*
BOOOM!*

: Marvel, join your Aura Power with mine!
*
Aauraaaaaaaa*

: Already done, Shou!

: Im adding the Nanajins power too!

: Goooo! Triple Aura Slaaaaaash!
*
BOOOM!*
Location: Tokyo Hospital

: These people never stopped fighting, even as they were hated by all of society.

: Yet, they also sought a path of mutual understanding between fellow men and women a sentiment we all share
!

:
(
Iori, whatre you doing here? This isnt your game!)

: Saji, those people are

: Yes, they
he is more familiar with pain and suffering than any other.

: And thats why he fights to remove the pain of war from the face of the world

: Remove the pain

: (Isnt that right, Setsuna
?)
Location: Stratosphere Skies above America

: 00 Raiser, Setsuna F. Seiei
Moving to clear a path for our future!
*
BOOOM!*

: (We cant protect this world by ourselves
Help us out too, Hallelujah!)
*
Zwoosh!*

: Hah, you shoulda done this from the get-go! Time to have some fun!

: Here we go, Hallelujah!

: Now lets show the world what we Super Soldiers can do! TRANS-AM!
*
Wiirrrrrr!*

: Lockon Stratos
sniping all targets!
*
BOOOM!*

: GN Particle control is decreasing! Were reaching the Trans-AMs operational limit
!

: Keep going! We cant stop until all nukes are gone
!
*
Blast, blast! Pew, pew! Boom!*

: Its
!

: Apologies for the delay, boy! I know this is hardly on time
but were here to support you! For Earth!

: Yaaahooo!

: The Immortal Colasours retired! Make way for the Happy Patrick Mannequin!

: My mother and father always protected this land
it will
not be tainted by nuclear hellfire!

: The Federation Army
?!

: Ms. Noriega, Federation forces have arrived!

: Yes! Yes, I see it! And Im sure shes behind it!

: (Thank you, Kati
!)
Location: Frontier Fleet Urban Area

: Alto, brother

: Itll be all right, Ranka. I seriously doubt those guys would go down that easy!

: Y-Yes, youre right!

: (I know youll come back safe, Alto
!)

: (Im still waiting for you to return that earring, you hear me
)

: (So you better make it back here
Alto!)
Location: Stratosphere Skies above Europe
*
Zoom!*

: I wont let these nukes destroy Earths sky!

: Some are headed our way! Lt. Kaido, Lt. Magami!

: Ill handle it! I can shoot down every single one of them at this distance!
*
Shoot, shoot, shoot! BOOOOOM!*

: Switch out, Magami! Nows my turn!

: We cant well let them outshine us! Psyche yourselves up, newbies!

: Whore ya calling a newbie, eh?! Take them nukes out in one shot, Izuna!

: Go, Nerve Cracks!

: The missiles might be coming up at full throttle, but they might as well be standing still for a sniper!

: And, of c o u r s e, Im giving this 200% too!
*
BOOOOOM!*

: Captain, several targets are within range!

: Energy supply across all sections is green! Ready on your order!

: Fire the Macross Cannon! Tear them apart!

: Ooooryaaaaaa!
*
BLAAAAAAAST!*
Location: ALVIS 1st CDC

: Even if the paths we take are different, I know all our hearts desire peace.

: So I ask you watching this to pray for those brave souls that are risking their lives for us
!

: And pray so that true peace will eventually bless our planet
!

: Once again we have to foist the fate of the world onto the backs of children

: No
Every single one of those people fighting are there of their own free will.

: Mizoguchi

: So I say we put our trust in your kids, that theyll all fight the good fight.

: Yeah, youre right

: (Show me what a man you are, Mamoru!)

: (Make sure you come home safe, Sakura!)

: (Your mommys there with you, my dear dummy!)
Location: Stratosphere Skies above the Middle East

: Mommyyyyy! We cant do this! Therere too many of them!

: Man up and quit crying, Kenji! We gotta go for broke and try whatever!

: Take this! GOUBINE SMAAAAAASH!!
*
BOOOOOOM!*

: Hrgh
!

: Dont go too far ahead, Kazuki! Youre gonna get caught in the blasts!

: You need to make all your shots count, Kazuki. Can you do it?

:
We can, yeah!

: (Shouko, Kasugai
! Please watch over everyone
watch over Kazuki!)

: Deeeeeeyaah!
*
BOOOOOOM!*

: Haah, haah
I-I dunno how much longer we can keep this up!

: Focus on doing your job. I doubt youve the time to grumble.

: Aye, others spread across this sky are also struggling against their own limits!

: We cant give in! Not while theres still hope!

: Ill pin those missiles in place with a plasma blast! Talisman, full power!
*
Bzzzzt!*

: Now!

: Haaaah! Three As One! SEIRYUUUUZAN!!

: Dai
GOKUENZAN!

: MOUKO! JUUREPPAAAA!
*
BOOOOOOM!*

: Rrrgh! That explosions disabled our main engine!

: Switch to the auxiliary engine! We must destroy as many of the missiles as we can!

: I know its dangerous, but it matters not! This is where we repay the kindness the people of this world have given us!

: Your Highness
!

: Well, we cant let the Elshank go crazy on its own! Rennie, Mike!

: OK, Joe!

: You got it!

: Were not getting let in the dust, either!

: Dankuuhou, Maximum Level! SHOOOOT!
*
BLAAAAAAAAST!*
SRW UX - Linebarrel

: Haaaaaaah!

: Deeeeyaaaaaaah!!

: Haah, haah
and thats 346 of the damn things
!

: How many are left, Saya
?!

(on TV): Only two more! And were being informed that the missiles launched from other regions have all been destroyed!

: O-Okay! Then its just these two
!

: There they are
!

: We just need to destroy those and
Hrgh!

: Ensign Berge?!

: I-Im fine
I can keep going!

: I dont even need to use the Override to blast them at this range!

! Come on, Linebarrel! Show me how far you can go!

: Lepton Vectrer, full throttle!
TWO TURNS! THE BOMBS GOT 3K HP AND ATTACK BY BLOWING UP!
KILL!
SRW UX - Future-Bound Fighting Spirit



SRW UX - Linebarrel



DONE!

: Haah, haah

: Is it
over?!

: Yes, weve confirmation that all nuclear missiles have been downed. Victory is ours!

: Ms. Saya

: Ha-hahah
Yo, Yajima
did you see all that?

: I helped save the world. Aint that something?

: I bet... even youre in shock, huh?
*
Alarm!*

: Its not over yet, Hayase! One last missile was just launched!

: Wh-What did you say?!

: Wheres it coming from?!

: Latitude 35.29, longitude 139.66

: It was launched from Japan
!

: N-no
!

: How can there be a nuke coming from Japan
?! (
In case you didnt know, Japans been VERY anti-nuke since WWII for obvious reasons.)

: I dont know, but youre the ones closest to it! Can you warp over and intercept the nuke?!

: Well warp, or fly over, or whatever else works! We cant let that thing go off!

: Go, Linebarrel!
*
Tzzzt.*

: Guh
!

: Hayase
?!

: D-damn it
whats going on?! Why arent we moving?!

: A Machina will prioritize its Factors life above all

: I think that means Hayase cant handle any more warps!

: Ill do it, then! Ms. Saya, give me synchro-overdrive on the Lepton Vectrers!

: Theyre still projecting the missiles trajectory, though!

: I dont need a pinpoint location! Just give me a rough estimate of where itll be and Ill warp there!

: A rough estimate
?!

: Ill think of something once Im there! Do it, please!

: Understood. Lepton Vectrers, emergency acceleration!
*
Power up!*

: Synchronization coefficient 97, 98
Pressure set, safety lock released!

: T-Take care of it
Please, Arnie!

: Go, Orphes! WARP!

:
?!

: Wh-What
what am I feeling?!

: Th-This is
!

: ?! The Orphes
!

:

: What happened, Ensign?!

: Uurgh
!

: Ensign
!

: Arnie! Hang in there!

: M-My body feels like
!

: Is this
the aftereffect of the warps
?!

: Were out of time! The missiles reentering the atmosphere!

: Damn it
! Move! MOVE, LINEBARREL!!
*
BOOOOOOM!*

:

: I-It cant be
!

: N-No way
.! Its
too late
?!
*
Beep.*

: Very well done, everyone. We just pinged the last missile getting taken out.

: Huh
?!

: H-Hold on, we didnt
!

: And, with that, the operation is a success. Stick your chests out over your tremendous feat and make your way back to the surface, if you would.
*
Bloop.*

: What just happened
?!

: Who took out that last nuke
?!

:

: I saw it all, Kouichi

: Looks like he made it right in the nick of time, hm?

: All thanks to you, Ms. Calvin.

: Imposing on the Hadou Group to bring you over from the Union was certainly the right move.

: Im just glad I could help.

: And you, too, Cmdr. Tanaka. Thank you so much for your assistance.

(on TV): If Im to be perfectly honest, my heart froze when the supposedly-amnesiac Team D turned up on my doorstep.

: And then you send in a message asking send the Dancouga up to space immediately

: Just getting the D-Phoenix carrier up and running was very difficult, you know.

: Im very sorry for the trouble.

: Well, youll have your hands full with that bunch too. But take good care of them, yes?

: Though I should warn you, the Dancouga and the R-Daiguns combination mechanism is still locked away

: Oh, just having the famous Dancouga in our team is already more than enough.

: Im glad to hear that, then. Now, if youll excuse me
*
Boop.*

: Sir, if I may ask, did you expect all this to happen from the start?

: You give me too much credit. What we saw here was several covert events all happening in tandem quite the lucky coincidence, really.

: But for everything to match up so perfectly is

: What can I say? But I
was hoping to see something throughout this.

: See what, sir?

: The birth of Champions of Justice

: Wha
Whats going on?

: Were on TV theyre calling us heroes

: Right you are. The whole planet watched that battle live and uncut.

: And it looks like Princess Marina told everyone the truth of what was going on there.

: Marina Ismail
?

: Psh, they sure turned over a new leaf real quick for people calling us scum a few hours ago.

: Hmph, for someone bitching as much as you do, your face sends a very different message.

: Whatchu say now
?

: Cool it off, you two. Save the head-butting for another time!

: And on even better news, its looking like Director Hazards been arrested now that all his crimes have been brought to light.

: Now thats music to my ears! Hes finally going to get what he deserves!

: But more important than him is that the Federation government has officially declared that the Elshank is no longer being viewed as a threat.

: Truly?!

: Thats wonderful news, Your Highness!

: Yes
Now we no longer have to fear being pursued by the people of Earth.

: That alone has made it worth pushing the Elshank as hard as we did.

: You performed admirably, indeed, Gameran.

: And you said that, despite the several warp holes we opened, there arent any major issues with our ships engine?

: Yes, perhaps its due to the quality of the Odyssite were using instead of the Kylhasium

: Regardless, without the phantom of fuel shortage looming over our heads, I believe all itll take is some small maintenance to fully restore our engine.

: Yow, thank God for the Odyssite, huh?

: In any case, all of this is thanks to Athrun Zala and his team for proving our innocence to the Federation Parliament.

: We owe a lot to him and Rep. Athha especially for what she went through because of us.

: Athrun helped us with the parliament
?

: Thats gonna let the Unknown Xtrikers have a much easier time getting around, yeah?

: Ohohoho, now wait just a minute. That name is far behind-the-times now!

: The former Hells Executioners have been born anew as CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE!

: Born anew
?

: A message from the Federation government came in not long ago.

: They have officially recognized you as an independent strike team! Your name is now
!

: The UX the Ultimate Cross!

: Ultimate Cross

: I understand: it represents us as the strongest of compound teams.

: Isnt that just the perfect name for you? And it even fits with the usual nickname.

: It
is a pretty nice name, aint it?

: And, Arnie, do you feel like taking this opportunity to rename the Orphes too?

: Rename the Orphes
?

: Orphes isnt the units proper name, actually just a pet name the Major decided to give to it.

: Ah, yes. You said it was based on the name of a musician in Greek legend.

: Quite the famous musician, even: its said that Orpheus traveled to the underworld and back.

: The bot was a prototype when I got my hands on it, so it hadnt been named anything yet.

: But its quite clearly yours now, so you can call it whatever youd like.

: Well, if you say so
Nah, were good.

: Actually, no. I think youve poured a lot of your spirit into the Orphes name, Major.

: You and Ms. Saya saw Hell up close, and managed to come back from its depths

: So Id like to take up not just the unit, but that spirit as well.

:

: Hah, you really dont have to be so fussy about me...

: But with that done, what say you we get this victory party started?!

: Ive seen fit to have plenty of sushi made. Eat up as much as you need to restore your energies!

: Ooh, Ive been waiting for this! Im gonna eat til I drop!

: Hey, you cant hog all the food! I want some too!

: But first I believe this calls for a toast!

: Heres to the Ultimate Cross, to our grand victory, and to the journey ahead

: Cheers!

: Cheers!

: (Jin
I just wish you were here with me
)

: (I wouldve liked nothing more than to celebrate our hard-earned victory with you
)
SRW UX - Prologue

:

: What are you thinking about
?

: About a lot of things
About me, Arnie

: And about the world

: Youre still not sure if youll fight together with us, hm
? I thought as much

: No, thats not it.

: Its just that now that Ive found out the truth about our world
I cant help but laugh at the man I used to be so tied up with pride and ambition.

: All this time, Ive played the role of a complete fool...
*
Door opens.*

: But that is not the case anymore, yes?

: Prof. Novel

: Your role in the next stage has been decided.

: Captain Jin Spencer, commander of the Army of Mankinds Special Mobile Troop

: That is your new designation.

: The Army of Mankind
? But I thought Director Hazard had been arrested?

: He was, but the Federation Parliament had already sanctioned its creation.

: Though the articles of the original bill that dictated the disassembly and incorporation of Orbs and JUDAs forces were all revised, of course.

: So, in the end, Director Hazard was yet another fool: one meant to get just far enough to form the Army of Mankind
?

: That is correct.

: But what about you? Will you embrace your role as a fool and step out of the spotlight, or will you raise a new curtain yourself
?

:

: Yes, Im ready and willing to see it done

: You understand that if you take this step, youll be unable to return, hm?

: Thats fine. This is the role I chose

: Ayul
I swear that I will bring about your awakening!

: Cpt. Spencer
!

: Haah, haah

: Hey, you okay? Youre not looking too good there.

: Y-Yeah... I guess Im just a bit woozy now that the adrenalines worn out

: True, true. You, Kouichi and Eida fought harder than anyone else up there.

: Oh, not at all
All I wound up doing was cause trouble for everyone

: Come on, now. Havent you been picking up our slack this whole time?

: If anything, were the ones who caused
you trouble.

: But, I
I kept quiet about your memories the whole time

: Okay, we might be a bit miffed about that.

:

: Um
but I think Eida did that precisely because she was worried about you

: But whyd you feel you had to go it alone? Why didnt you ask us to back you up from the start?

: Huh
?!

: We appreciate that you were looking out for us, but it's not living happily ever after if you're not there as well.

: Absolutely. After all, youre as part of Team D as any one of us!

: G-Guys
thank you!

: (Congrats, Eida
)

: But what I really wanna know is who took out that last nuke.

: That one came from Japan, right?

: Which means Japan also had nuclear missiles in place.

: The launch point was marked as being somewhere around the Yokosuka base

:
?!

: (What
Was it dads fleet that fired that nuke
?!)

: But why did the Katou Organization do something like that in the first place?

: Who knows? And if you ask me, their ties with the Union Army are just as worrying as whatever their plan is.

: They
did say that that Union satellite weapon was something theyd built.

: I think the issue goes beyond that.

: I ask you, how was it that they seized control of all nuclear weapon delivery systems the world over?

: Id expect them to sooner hack into Veda than managing something like that, but

: It could be that they have infiltrated not just the heart of the Union Army, but that of all major countries on the planet. And if thats true
then, indeed, I cannot help but feel that this was orchestrated.

: You mean like what you said before about the events synching up too perfectly?

: Aye. Consider the Katou Organizations chain of terrorist attacks, Director Hazards downfall, the Dancougas resurgence, and the final missile being struck down by a mysterious attacker

: Is it possible that all these events occurred with such a perfect overlap by pure chance?

: Hmm, I understand what youre saying
but theres no other way to explain than other than it
being pure chance, no?

: However

: Please, Master Kongming, have you heard the expression all work and no play? Alls well that ends well, I say!

: And, hey, Erebos! You always look so cute!

: Ooh, Mr. Ishigamii~! You naughty man!

: Erebos, you stop that shameless behavior this instant!

: Yeesh
talk about a chill boss theyve got here.

:

: (Ishigami is hiding something
What could it be?)

: (It is not possible that all these overlapping events are fruit of random chance
)

: (I am certain there is someone lying at the center of this spiders web a will that is manipulating the entire world
!)

:

: H-Hrk
Argh!

: ?! Ensign Berge
!

: Someone call Lt. Canaria or Dr. Toumi!

: I-Im alright
Ill just go to my room and rest a bit

: Sorry
I know were supposed to be celebrating our win
*
He leaves.*

: Arnie

: He l o o k e d like he was in a lot of pain
is he really going to be alright?

: Im a Factor, so I healed up fast from that battle, but hes a normal man

:
*
Collapse.*

: Gch
! Urk
Graaargh!

: I-Its the aftereffect
How can it hurt so much
?!

: This is what Id warned you about.

: M-Ms. Saya

: But this is the path you chose. Youve gone too far and now theres no going back.

: No going
back
?

: Ill help you to your room. Hang onto my shoulder.

: S-Sorry

: Youll understand in time.

: The meaning of what the Major and I saw in the end of wilds

:

: (What is she talking about
?)

: (Is she suggesting that
Im also going to see Hell up close, just like they did
?)

: (Back when I tried that last warp... I know I heard something.)

: (A womans voice
I can still hear it even now
)

: (Gather at the beginning
)
Act 1 In the End of Wilds End

With the end of Act 1, our Tacticians are gonna start unlocking their 2nd bonuses. Zhuge Liang, of course, gets his before everyone else: All units gain the Ignore Size Difference effect. Sounds pretty good already, huh? Give him some more time.
And here are the convos we didnt get:

: Conquer the world by threatening it with a giant laser cannon?! Goddamn, you guys are taking that villain gig and running with it, huh?!

: I wouldnt expect people like you to understand our commanders designs. But youre an obstacle, so I must remove you.
--

: Youre that boy I did battle with in the snowy mountains! I demand that you demonstrate the strength that stirred my soul once more!

: Hah, you want it, you got it. Im gonna stir your soul til its turned to mush!
--

: Hey, what were you up to back at Kiriyamas?!

: Hmhmhm, what, indeed? Youd best start flexing that imagination, honey!
--

: Do you have any idea how many people died just at that island of Haifan?! How can anyone who calls himself human do that?!

: And well blast some other places if we need to!

: The other shoe hasnt dropped for so many folks around the world, so well rain reality on their heads and get them to start imagining their deaths!
--

: Oh, dear, so you were just pretending to have betrayed JUDA for Kiriyama. Hmhmhm
you had me
completely duped.

: Katou imagined that would happen, hm? But that doesnt mean everything will fall squarely within his expectations.
--

: Hahahah, I can sense your soul! A savage soul, like that of a wild beast!

: Wow, thats some killer instinct hes got. Im feeling it all the way here!

: So hes Lu Bu, the legendary general. I see his reputation is well deserved.

: But were not backing down, no matter the enemy we have to face. Isnt that right, Aoi?

: Yup. Get over here, Lu Bu! Well give you an eyeful of the flames of our soul
!
--

: The Dancouga... its reason for being is rather like ours.

: The Dancougas and the Katou Organizations
?

: Think hes talking about us doing them military interventions around the world before?

: If he is, his data is very outdated.

: The Dancouga now is a savior of the world, one whos transcended men, beasts and the gods themselves!

: And that means were popping that gumball mech and stopping your sat weapon!