Part 55: Mission 22 - Super Nova - Part 3
: Order all fleets deployed in orbit to intercept the nuclear missiles!
: Yes, ma’am…!
: First was that satellite weapon, now it’s 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?!: I’m 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
: I’m 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!: They’re risking their lives in the defense of our world!
: Kurou’s 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, I’m honored to introduce a woman who’s 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 aren’t being tarred as bad guys anymore!
: Splendid news, indeed! Now they just need to stop the Katou Organization’s plan! Let’s 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!
: I’m adding the Nanajin’s 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, what’re you doing here? This isn’t your game!)
: Saji, those people are…: Yes, they… he is more familiar with pain and suffering than any other. : And that’s why he fights – to remove the pain of war from the face of the world…: Remove the pain…: (Isn’t that right, Setsuna…?)Location: Stratosphere – Skies above America
: 00 Raiser, Setsuna F. Seiei… Moving to clear a path for our future!*BOOOM!*
: (We can’t 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 let’s show the world what we Super Soldiers can do! TRANS-AM!*Wiirrrrrr!*
: Lockon Stratos… sniping all targets!*BOOOM!*
: GN Particle control is decreasing! We’re reaching the Trans-AM’s operational limit…!
: Keep going! We can’t stop until all nukes are gone…!*Blast, blast! Pew, pew! Boom!*
: It’s…!
: Apologies for the delay, boy! I know this is hardly on time… but we’re here to support you! For Earth!
: Yaaahooo! : The Immortal Colasour’s 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 I’m sure she’s behind it!: (Thank you, Kati…!)
Location: Frontier Fleet – Urban Area
: Alto, brother…
: It’ll be all right, Ranka. I seriously doubt those guys would go down that easy!: Y-Yes, you’re right!: (I know you’ll come back safe, Alto…!): (I’m 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 won’t let these nukes destroy Earth’s sky!
: Some are headed our way! Lt. Kaido, Lt. Magami!
: I’ll handle it! I can shoot down every single one of them at this distance!*Shoot, shoot, shoot! BOOOOOM!*
: Switch out, Magami! Now’s my turn!
: We can’t well let them outshine us! Psyche yourselves up, newbies!
: Who’re 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, I’m 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 they’ll all fight the good fight.: Yeah, you’re right…
: (Show me what a man you are, Mamoru!)
: (Make sure you come home safe, Sakura!)
: (Your mommy’s there with you, my dear dummy!)Location: Stratosphere – Skies above the Middle East
: Mommyyyyy! We can’t do this! There’re too many of them!
: Man up and quit crying, Kenji! We gotta go for broke and try whatever!
: Take this! GOUBINE SMAAAAAASH!!*BOOOOOOM!*
: Hrgh…!
: Don’t go too far ahead, Kazuki! You’re 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 you’ve the time to grumble.
: Aye, others spread across this sky are also struggling against their own limits! 
: We can’t give in! Not while there’s still hope!
: I’ll 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 explosion’s disabled our main engine!
: Switch to the auxiliary engine! We must destroy as many of the missiles as we can!: I know it’s dangerous, but it matters not! This is where we repay the kindness the people of this world have given us!
: Your Highness…!
: Well, we can’t let the Elshank go crazy on its own! Rennie, Mike!
: OK, Joe!
: You got it!
: We’re not getting let in the dust, either!
: Dankuuhou, Maximum Level! SHOOOOT!*BLAAAAAAAAST!*
SRW UX - Linebarrel
: Haaaaaaah!
: Deeeeyaaaaaaah!!
: Haah, haah… and that’s 346 of the damn things…!: How many are left, Saya…?!
(on TV): Only two more! And we’re being informed that the missiles launched from other regions have all been destroyed!: O-Okay! Then it’s just these two…!
: There they are…!: We just need to destroy those and… Hrgh!: Ensign Berge?!: I-I’m fine… I can keep going!: I don’t 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, we’ve 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. Ain’t that something?: I bet... even you’re in shock, huh?*Alarm!*
: It’s not over yet, Hayase! One last missile was just launched!: Wh-What did you say?!: Where’s 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 didn’t know, Japan’s been VERY anti-nuke since WWII for obvious reasons.): I don’t know, but you’re the ones closest to it! Can you warp over and intercept the nuke?!: We’ll warp, or fly over, or whatever else works! We can’t let that thing go off!: Go, Linebarrel!*Tzzzt.*
: Guh…!: Hayase…?!: D-damn it… what’s going on?! Why aren’t we moving?!: A Machina will prioritize its Factor’s life above all…: I think that means Hayase can’t handle any more warps!: I’ll do it, then! Ms. Saya, give me synchro-overdrive on the Lepton Vectrers!: They’re still projecting the missile’s trajectory, though! : I don’t need a pinpoint location! Just give me a rough estimate of where it’ll be and I’ll warp there!: A rough estimate…?!: I’ll think of something once I’m 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…?!: We’re out of time! The missile’s reentering the atmosphere!: Damn it…! Move! MOVE, LINEBARREL!!*BOOOOOOM!*
: …: I-It can’t be…!: N-No way….! It’s… too late…?!*Beep.*
: Very well done, everyone. We just pinged the last missile getting taken out. : Huh…?!: H-Hold on, we didn’t…!: 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. : I’m just glad I could help.: And you, too, Cmdr. Tanaka. Thank you so much for your assistance.
(on TV): If I’m 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.: I’m very sorry for the trouble.: Well, you’ll 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-Daigun’s combination mechanism is still locked away… : Oh, just having the famous Dancouga in our team is already more than enough.: I’m glad to hear that, then. Now, if you’ll 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… What’s going on?
: We’re on TV – they’re 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, it’s looking like Director Hazard’s been arrested now that all his crimes have been brought to light. 
: Now that’s music to my ears! He’s 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?!: That’s 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 aren’t any major issues with our ship’s engine?: Yes, perhaps it’s due to the quality of the Odyssite we’re using instead of the Kylhasium…: Regardless, without the phantom of fuel shortage looming over our heads, I believe all it’ll 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…?
: That’s 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 “Hell’s 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.: Isn’t that just the perfect name for you? And it even fits with the usual nickname.: It is a pretty nice name, ain’t it?: And, Arnie, do you feel like taking this opportunity to rename the Orphes too?: Rename the Orphes…?: Orphes isn’t the unit’s 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: it’s said that Orpheus traveled to the underworld and back.: The bot was a prototype when I got my hands on it, so it hadn’t been named anything yet.: But it’s quite clearly yours now, so you can call it whatever you’d like.: Well, if you say so…
Nah, we’re good.
: Actually, no. I think you’ve 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 I’d like to take up not just the unit, but that spirit as well.: …: Hah, you really don’t have to be so fussy about me...: But with that done, what say you we get this victory party started?!: I’ve seen fit to have plenty of sushi made. Eat up as much as you need to restore your energies!
: Ooh, I’ve been waiting for this! I’m gonna eat ‘til I drop! 
: Hey, you can’t hog all the food! I want some too!
: But first I believe this calls for a toast!: Here’s 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 would’ve 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…: You’re still not sure if you’ll fight together with us, hm…? I thought as much…: No, that’s not it.: It’s just that now that I’ve found out the truth about our world… I can’t help but laugh at the man I used to be – so tied up with pride and ambition.: All this time, I’ve 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 Mankind’s 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 Orb’s and JUDA’s 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, I’m ready and willing to see it done…: You understand that if you take this step, you’ll be unable to return, hm?: That’s fine. This is the role I chose…: Ayul… I swear that I will bring about your awakening!: Cpt. Spencer…!: Haah, haah…
: Hey, you okay? You’re not looking too good there.: Y-Yeah... I guess I’m just a bit woozy now that the adrenaline’s 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. Haven’t you been picking up our slack this whole time?: If anything, we’re 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 why’d you feel you had to go it alone? Why didn’t 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, you’re 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 dad’s 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 they’d 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? 
: I’d 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 that’s 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 Organization’s chain of terrorist attacks, Director Hazard’s downfall, the Dancouga’s 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 you’re saying… but there’s 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’? All’s 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 they’ve 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 spider’s web – a will that is manipulating the entire world…!): …: H-Hrk… Argh!: ?! Ensign Berge…!: Someone call Lt. Canaria or Dr. Toumi!: I-I’m alright… I’ll just go to my room and rest a bit…: Sorry… I know we’re 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?: I’m a Factor, so I healed up fast from that battle, but he’s a normal man…: …
*Collapse.*
: Gch…! Urk…Graaargh!: I-It’s the aftereffect… How can it hurt so much…?!: This is what I’d warned you about.: M-Ms. Saya…: But this is the path you chose. You’ve gone too far and now there’s no going back. : No going…back…?: I’ll help you to your room. Hang onto my shoulder.: S-Sorry…: You’ll 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… I’m also going to see Hell up close, just like they did…?)
: (Back when I tried that last warp... I know I heard something.): (A woman’s 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 didn’t 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 wouldn’t expect people like you to understand our commander’s designs. But you’re an obstacle, so I must remove you.--
: You’re 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. I’m gonna stir your soul ‘til it’s turned to mush!--
: Hey, what were you up to back at Kiriyama’s?!
: Hmhmhm, what, indeed? You’d 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 we’ll blast some other places if we need to!: The other shoe hasn’t dropped for so many folks around the world, so we’ll 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 doesn’t mean everything will fall squarely within his expectations.--
: Hahahah, I can sense your soul! A savage soul, like that of a wild beast!
: Wow, that’s some killer instinct he’s got. I’m feeling it all the way here!
: So he’s Lu Bu, the legendary general. I see his reputation is well deserved. : But we’re not backing down, no matter the enemy we have to face. Isn’t that right, Aoi?: Yup. Get over here, Lu Bu! We’ll give you an eyeful of the flames of our soul…!--
: The Dancouga... its reason for being is rather like ours. : The Dancouga’s and the Katou Organization’s…?: Think he’s 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 who’s transcended men, beasts and the gods themselves!: And that means we’re popping that gumball mech and stopping your sat weapon!