Part 59: Mission 25 - Life ~ Awakening - Part 2
Draupa (Ayul Dylan)
Pilot Skills:
Prevail L4
Support Attack L2
Guard
All Attack L2
Command L2
Mech Features:
20% EN Regen
All Canceller
Ayuls voice actress: Ai Nonaka (other roles: Kyoko Sakura in Madoka, Tora in Xenoblade 2, Honoka in Dead or Alive, and several more).
Vijaya (Jin Spencer)
Pilot Skills:
Prevail L4
Support Attack L2
Hit & Away
All Attack L2
Command L2
Mech Features:
Gun
20% EN Regen
All Canceller
Jins Vijaya is pretty much a straight upgrade to his old Riot A, packing more of everything and, this time, with a focus on tanking stuff with its superlative armor. Its still meant primarily as a sniper, and its best attack is range 3-9, but it now has a biiiig directional MAPW that blasts everything in a 3x9 AoE (4x9 near the end). All his main weapons have impressive accuracy modifiers, too, so just come packing Invincible and Alerts.
Repeat what I said about Jin apply that to Ayul, only she has a wee bit less of nearly everything. She covers her melee range better than him, but the Draupa doesnt hit as hard; mind you, with Guard, shes actually a bit tankier. Also has a 3x8 directional MAPW, so watch it. Both enemies can only use those over 130 morale, but theyll get there easily.
The plot will kick in when either one of them is downed, but note that Ayul is the only one carrying a Skill Part (though I reckon Jin would be worth more cash). Your choice which you wanna go for.
SRW UX - My Fate
: Whatever the situation, Ill carry out my orders to the bitter end.
: (And, then, I will finally )
SRW UX - A Birds Song
: The second the Festum are gone, you start gunning for us, eh? You guys got a whole lotta nerve.
: Were simply carrying out our missions in order of priority. With the more threatening target eliminated, we move on to the next. Thats all.
: More threatening, eh?
: Sounds to me like youre selling us short. Give us a sec and well give you a wake-up call, though!
SRW UX - Deus Machina
: You say this is to help you beat the Festum, but whats the goddamn point if you gotta hurt people to make it happen?!
: Its not my place to ponder that. I simply carry out the mission given to me !
: Hmph. Words are wasted on those unwilling to listen, indeed.
: She forces our hand, Kurou! Strike with all your might and open her eyes!
SRW UX - Envoy from Jupiter
: Our top priority is to capture a Nothung Model and Ill eliminate anyone who opposes that !
: (Persistent to the point of obstinance Its almost like Im looking at my old self )
: The mission is a failure Shifting to the final phase of Plan B.
SRW UX - Tales of Mirisha ~ The Brave Legend
: Our flagships booked it and its near impossible to keep the island under control
: Yeesh, why am I still fighting around here?
--
: Like bandits, you wield strength to take what you want from your fellow men Tell me, where is the justice in your actions?!
: Justice, huh ? Itd be real nice if thats all it took for people to survive !
SRW UX - Envoy from Jupiter
: Your father worked to help mankind to his last breath!
: And if you want proof, just look at Kazukis Mark Sein!
: Im sure you, of all people, can understand its reason for being!
: Hmhmm Dad really was who he was to the very end.
: But Im afraid Ive already moved past the point of no-return!
SRW UX - My Fate
: Why are you working against Tatsumiya?!
: Im sure therere a ton of people you know around here!
: Ill get back to you on that. Mind you, I left the island because those folks are around !
: Thats all I can take
: (Im worried about that Plan B of theirs, but I need to back off for now )
And with them out of the way, Ill clear the rest and take out Ayul for the Skill Part be mindful of their MAPWs on approach, because theyll likely have enough morale to blast you.
SRW UX - Life Goes On
: So much can be wiped out by the fires of war and Ill protect it all with these wings!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL3QgNooa0o
Bam, heres Shinns best attack plus the DK.
Leave me alone, Jin!
SRW UX - The Proud Challengers
: Jin, stop! That mechs dangerous!
: I know you understand that accelerated particle engines are
: Are you implying youre the only one who can handle one of those?
: No, I aim to soar even higher than you and, then, Ill grasp everything! With my own two hands!
Too bad, you cant soar higher than GOUBINE!
*Tweep.*
: (This sensation Im getting off her its almost like )
: (Like when I awakened ? Why is that ?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROw6EuVX4G8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oA8LM8ibA
: My mothers told me that your group is a trial that we need to overcome!
: Your mother? Trial? Whatre you on about?!
SRW UX - The Proud Challengers
: Whats this Im feeling from that unit ?
: Something up, Magami?!
: (This presence its the same !)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APVbwZTrgrc
And heres Ayuls best attack.
: Do you have any idea how dangerous that unit youre flying is?!
: Yes, and well master it. Thats what Ayul and I are here for!
: Youre called Jin, right?! Then listen up: you got things all wrong!
: Arnie never betrayed the Federation, ya hear?!
: You being for or against the Federation isnt important Im not fighting because of that anymore.
: What Im after is to use the Vijaya to grasp life itself!
SRW UX - The Proud Challengers
: Hey, werent you and Arnie best friends?! How do you figure you two gotta fight?!
: Ive left my past behind ! And Ill spare no one who gets in my way not even him!
: Please, stop this! Youre Arnies best friend, arent you?
: Hed been thinking about what happened to you all this time !
: The two of us have chosen different roads to follow
: And those roads are not parallel. Conflict is all that exists between them!
: A bona fide Innovator I wont let you and your dangerous powers anywhere near the Captain!
*Tweep.*
: (What presence is this? Its not Quantum brainwaves, but )
SRW UX - The Proud Challengers
*Tzeeeeoooooop.*
: ?!
: (This presence whats going on?! Why does that feel so familiar ?!)
: (Whats this ?! Who are you?!)
There. Ayul drops Feis Disk, which gives +10 to Melee and Ranged, and +5 to Accuracy.
: Uurk !
*Ayul flies away.
: Ive got you now !
: Ayul !
*Arnie tries going after, but Jin blocks the Orphes.*
: Jin !
: Y-Youre not taking us down !
: We Weve something we need to see through! Something worth risking our lives for!
: W-What?! Is that Aura Power?!
: But I dont feel any hate. Thats !
: Tis the strength of his resolve ! Nay tis the light of his soul?!
: Jin What happened to make you like this?!
: Ive finally found it, Arnie my purpose in life!
: Your purpose ?!
: You heard me All these years, I was just an empty shell of a man soulless.
: Anger and ambition controlled my every breath, and I mistook it all for actual pride. I was just a fool
: Cpt. Spencer
: But not anymore! Now I really have a duty to fulfill I have pride! I have resolve! I have a soul!
: Arnie! You represent the last piece of my past that Ive to overcome!
: Gwaaaargh!
: Ensign Berge!
: I-Im fine Im not letting myself be beaten by him !
: But !
: Jin, youre absolutely right. I, too, was soulless throughout all these years
: I didnt understand what it truly meant to protect life, and I did just drift aimlessly
: But not anymore!
: What ?
: Now Ive people I want to protect! Ive taken the burden of our future onto my shoulders !
: Just as youve your pride, Ive an unflinching belief within my heart!
: Arnie !
:
SRW UX - Roaring Deathblow
: Ms. Saya were doing the Hell Stringer!
: ?! Arnie !
: H-Hey, isnt that ?!
: Youre going to use that warp ability again?!
: You cant, Arnie! If you do that, youll !
: Im prepared to face whatever might happen!
: Because, Jin you also represent the last piece of my past that Ive to overcome!
:
*Beep, boop! Power uuuuuuuup!*
: Lepton Vectrers, emergency acceleration!
: S-Saya ?!
: Synchronization coefficient 97, 98 Pressure set, safety lock released!
: SEEEEIIII!
: Captain, that light is !
: Get back, Ayul!
: HAAAAAH!
: C-Captain !
: Behold, Arnie! This is my PRIDE!
: That wont break me, Jin! I swear it on my beliefs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQncJI9BXeU
Captions are available!
: Rgh Gaarrgh!
: Arnie !
: Hrgh !
: Cpt. Spencer!
*Ayul moves next to him.*
SRW UX - Prologue
: Hang in there, Captain!
: S-Sorry, Ayul Turns out Im the one tripping you up
: No, no your proud soul left a deep mark in me.
: Just getting a chance to experience that light is more than good enough
: Thanks, Ayul
: I promise, Ill bring about your awakening in time
: ?!
: I believe in you, Captain
:
*Saya moves after Arnie.*
: Ensign Do you hear me, Ensign?!
: Gch M-Ms. Saya
: Thank goodness, youre awake.
: Come in, Elshank! The Lyras is bringing the Orphes back to the ship!
: Have medical teams ready to see to Ensign Berge as soon as we land!
: C-Copy that!
: Oi, Arnie youre pushing it way too much !
: Still, it was due to him that we could repel those troublesome foes.
: Now we simply pray for his recovery.
: All Army of Mankind forces have been silenced.
: It seems to be over.
: That mechs one of theirs !
: This is Canon Memphis of the Army of Mankind. I surrender.
: (Surrender ?)
: What should we do, Your Highness?
: We cant well attack someone whos lost their will to fight. Make preparations to receive our units
: S-Stop! That unit
SRW UX - Mark Sein
: Its engaging its Fenrir!
: F-Fenrir?!
: That bomb that went off when Shouko and Kasugai died ?!
: There aint gonna be anything left of the island if we let that thing go off!
:
: Shes going to blow herself up to take us out ?!
: What now?! Want me to see if I can snipe just her cockpit?!
: N-No, dont! Listen, Canons got her heart in the right place! If we just talked to her
: You wanna talk to her?! That bomb might go off at any second!
: Please !
: Michio
: Canon, weve failed our mission! Whats doing something like that gonna accomplish?!
: Thats irrelevant. These are my orders.
: Still with order this, order that?! Is there even a person in there?!
: There was before. She doesnt exist anymore.
: ?!
: I see it now... You also
: Kazuki
: (She feels no sense of self She really is like how I used to be.)
: Canon, come with me and well surrender together! Im sure the people here
: Triple Six, why are you trying to stop my mission?! On whose orders are you doing this?!
: You really dont understand?!
: S-Stay away!
: I cant see your face if I do that.
: What ?!
: Ill give you three minutes. If you wanna press that switch and power up that bomb, go right ahead!
: Aah?! Whats he talking about?!
: But if you dont make a decision in those three minutes, then Ill really make you stop existing!
: Kazuki, what is this?! Do you know something we dont?!
: She She cant make her own choices
:
: Hrm, say whatever the hell you want! Ive nothing! I am nothing!
: I once knew a girl very much like you
: All she did was fight as others told her to. I tried my best to save her, but I couldnt
: Shinn
: Wh-What are you
: But thats not the case with you! Its not too late yet!
: You can still choose your destiny...! Your own wishes, your own strength can still shape it!
: Choose my destiny ?
: Theres no such thing as someone with nothing. There has to still be something inside you.
: N-No, I I dont
: Canon, can you tell us the meaning behind your name?
: I-Its a type of musical composition a melody thats slowly reborn, bit by bit Thats what my mom
: See?
: ?!
: You still have that beautiful name, no?
: And that name carries all of your moms wishes.
: Y-You What do you want from me?!
: We want you to make a decision, Canon!
: B-But I !
: W-Were running out of time! Her Fenrirs going to !
: Decide, Canon! As scared and uncertain as you might be, the only way youll have a future is if you choose one yourself!
: I I !
: Five seconds !
: Youre there, arent you, Canon?!
: I Aaaaargh !
*Click.*
: !
: Wh-What happened ?!
: I-I dont see an explosion then !
SRW UX - Separation
: I I cut off the Fenrirs control why?
: You made a decision, Canon.
: N-No, I My orders !
: Those orders were your shackles and theyve just come loose.
: What you have now is your own free will a strong will that said I want to live.
: No, youre wrong ! Ive no will! Im nothing!
: No, youre definitely someone.
: The girl standing right there is the one who saved the lives of all of us and everyone who lives on this island.
: I-I ?
: Thank you, Canon
: N-No, listen to me! I Im !
*Canon sprints over to Michio.*
: T-Triple Six !
: Its alright, Canon Its alright
: No Its not, Michio I I just ! *sniffles*
: Aaaaahh !
:
: We ought to have them both arrested right away.
: Just leave them alone a bit.
: Heh, I thought youd say that.
: Aaah Waaaahaaaaaaa!
:
:
: Why did you come back?
: Truth is, I wanted to do this for a while now.
: But a lot of stuff happened. I also did a fair share of bad deeds with the army.
: And every time I did, I just felt like I couldnt bring myself to come back and face everyone.
: Hrm, you idiot! You shouldve just come home sooner instead of digging yourself deeper into that hole!
: I guess so
: But maybe I can still turn this ship around?
: Michio
: Im going to join the UX in their battles. Thats the least I can do to start making amends
:
: You go and do whatever. Ill be tagging along, though.
: Huh ?! Y-Yumiko !
: You have no idea how much I cried when you left the island.
: So I think Im entitled to some of those amends.
: Hah-Hahah
: Yeah, alright. But, FYI, kick-starting your idol careers waay beyond me, okay?
: You idiot
: Thank you. Its only because of you that Shinn and the others are safe.
: No, I didnt do anything. This island is safe because everyone chose to make it so.
: Just as you chose to have a heart of your own?
: Yes, that was my choice. I am here.
: And, next, it will be your turn to choose, Athrun.
: ?!
: Youve once again chosen to live not as Alex Dino, but as Athrun Zala
: Whats the next road youll choose to travel?
: I
: Heehee, lets talk more when we meet again, Athrun
:
: Th-This is ! Where on earth did you get this from?!
(on TV): We happened across it while searching the coastal waters around that other Tatsumiya the one that was blown up by the Fenrir.
: Then it belongs to the sunken Mark Vier
: Now, this is outside my field of expertise, so I can hardly speak with certainty
: But I believe Dr. Bartland can put this to excellent use towards that, yes?
: Of course. We are deeply grateful for your offer, Prof. Novel.
: And the Special Mobile Troop is always standing by to take part in any operations that arise. If theres any way we can assist, do let us know.
*Bloop.*
: What an amazing stroke of luck. No sooner does our mission to capture Tatsumiya fail, this happens.
: Though it sounds a bit too good to be luck
: Alls well that ends well. Dog Tacks rather aggressive tactics took me by surprise, but we can let it slide this time.
: He may be a fine officer, but he had absolutely no idea what the point of capturing Tatsumiya was.
: Id never have given out such an order, were I in command.
: Hm, thats true. Still, now its finally time
: You may count on me. Ill build a new one, just as I said I would.
: And unlike Hinos and all its wasted potential, this one will be a true decisive weapon !
: The Destiny is safe and back in Shinn Asukas hands. We thank you so much for your help with it, Cmdr. Makabe.
: Please, it was nothing especially considering all the support Orb has given us over the years. Do give my regards to Rep. Athha when you speak to her.
: I gotta say, I didnt expect Tsubaki Minashiro to intervene in that mess.
: From what Id heard, shes the core of Tatsumiya and more or less its guardian?
: You heard right, yes. She used to be inside an artificial womb set within the Valkyries Cave; from there, her mind was crossed with everything on the island
: Even the Festum
:
: But now shes awake, and willingly left that Cave.
: I suppose thats her trying let us choose how well deal with the Festum and what we, as people, want to do with our lives.
: I see And that was why you hired the UX, wasnt it, Makabe? You wanted to show Tsubaki that you were prepared to square off against the Army of Mankind against your fellow men
: Though I should have been the only one to carry that weight.
: Sorry, man, but I dont think you got wide enough shoulders to carry both the kids and their parents.
: No, well all take up our share of the kids pain.
: Mizoguchi
:
: Commander, would you be willing to let me look after Tsubaki? I feel responsible for her, considering I was the one who placed her in the Valkyries Cave.
: Dr. Toumi
: As you will. I had thought of returning her to your care now that shes awakened.
: Are you sure about this, sir? That means Dr. Toumi would have to stay here on the island, so who would be watching out for the kids physical and mental health?
: In truth, Im considering asking Yumiko to take up that torch.
: Yumiko ?!
: Hm, not only is she a very reliable woman, she is personally very much hoping to get this assignment
: But I will only extend that offer if you approve of it, Dr.
: I see Yumiko is
: Very well, commander. You can go ahead with it
: Yumiko aside, Makabe, I need to ask: are you serious about also assigning that girl, Canon, to the UX?
: I am. It was a request from Tsubaki Minashiro.
: From Tsubaki ?
: Well, I dont think you can say no to that.
: Canon Memphis, pilot of the Babylon Model, unit code J-017.
: You dont have to act so formal, Canon. Im just your guardian, not your superior officer.
: Guardian? Not a POW overseer?
: Were not a military force. And, more importantly, youre not a prisoner either: youre free to come and go as youd like.
:
: Then I ask permission to exchange information with the other pilots.
: Oh, right. Theyre all around the same age, so Im sure youll be good friends.
: But those dirty clothes of yours just wont do. Here, why dont you try these on?
: What are ?
: These belonged to Shouko my late daughter.
: But theyre still very new. She was a very frail girl, you see, so she couldnt go outside very often. Id be happy if you used them.
: Is that an order ?
: Hahah, not at all. Its just a request.
: Im not sure what I should do without orders
: Then youll need to think hard and figure it out. Consider that my one and only order to you.
:
: What a difficult mission this is
: Sheryl passed out?!
: Yes, I just saw it on the news. It looks like shes taking some time off to recover
: That storys spreading like wildfire even Mens Gossip Monthly is all over it.
: Speculations the name of the game right now, and weve even got people with theories that this is actually a serious disease shes come down with.
: Sheryl
: Youre worried about her, arent you, Alto?
: Hm? And you are ?
: Ill introduce you. This is Tsubaki Minashiro my little sister.
: Pleased to meet you.
: You have a sister?
: Its complicated. She was elsewhere until recently.
: (I see. This girl is the islands core )
: Youre Saya, yes?
: ?!
: Do you two know each other?
: Heehee so to speak. My mother was called Saya too.
: Was?
: She passed away before I was born.
: Still, she was the one who gave me life
: Tsubaki
: Hey, Saya. I know that name has lots of different meanings but
: What does your Saya mean?
: My name means
: H-Hey H-Hows everyone?
: Canon why are you dressed like that?
: Youko Hazama asked me to.
: Shoukos mom?
: D-Damn it, I knew this wouldnt work. Im getting my old clothes!
: No, those look good on you, Canon.
: Ah ?
: And youre gonna be one of our pals from now on, so dont be a stranger!
: P-Pal
: Theres no rush. Take things one step at a time and see whats around you.
: And as you find friends and family you will, then, find yourself for the very first time.
: Right, Saya?
:
: Yes, thats right
SRW UX - Prologue
: U-Urgh !
*Door opens.*
: Howre you feeling, Arnie?
: Maj. Richard !
: Youve finally taken things too far. Youre officially Richard #2.
:
: But I dont regret it. And Im sure thats the same for you.
: Hm ?
: When I started piloting the Orphes, I felt something like fate at work.
: Theres something with that mech that makes me feel this this grand, unseen power.
: You know what Im talking about dont you? Thats why you kept using that power yourself.
:
: I understand now. Once you make it past that point, the only option youve left is to face off against your fate.
: Even if what youll find waiting down that road is Hell itself
: And I think Jin might also be doing the same
: You poor man. I suppose a good death is just beyond you (Hissatsu Shigotonin quote.)
*Richard leaves.*
: Maj. Richard
:
: Here you are, Major.
: Hm? Is something up?
: A message came in from the president of the Hadou Financial Group. It seems she has a new job for us.
: From the Hadou princess herself? Alright, Ill look into it.
: And theres something Id like to ask you.
: What about?
: That pilot, Jin he mentioned an awakening.
:
: Thats still up in the air. But I suppose well have our answer soon enough
: Do you also think they ?
: Yeah Ive the feeling that the time has come at last
:
Few more Tactician bonuses for us: Michios just joined and his first bonus provides a 10% boost to all support actions; Soushi and Moritsugus second bonuses are, respectively, +5% to evasion rate and 10% attack power during the player phase.
Were coming upon the best mission to grind for secret kills. The Fafner trio is up to 123 combined kills, so I dont even NEED to do it with them to make that threshold in time, and Joeys up to 66, which is just past ¼ of the way Ill grind him just a wee bit to give myself some leeway.
And here are the convos we didnt get today (mostly because Shinn and Kazuki moved waaay too far during the events):
: Why do people need to fight each other?! Your enemies are supposed to be the Festum, no?!
: Sorry, but the bigshots kinda see everything thats not in with us to be an enemy.
: And youre seriously okay with that?!
: I couldnt tell you. The longer you fight, the harder it becomes to figure out who your enemy is!
--
: How did you ever get your hands on that unit, Kazuki ?
: Your father gave it to me
: So even with him gone, his will continues to be
: Tch, fighting this is about the last thing I wanna do !
--
: Moving to immobilize and capture. The pilots life is a nonissue
: The red Fafner ! Youre not taking me out like you did before!