Part 156: Mission 38 (Rand) - Preplanned Showdown - Part 2
: This golden mech…that’s Quattro of the AEUG, right?!
: I didn’t expect to be pitted against the Grendizer…!
: My apologies to Maria, but holding back against him would be fatal! I must keep my wits about me! : He’s anticipating my attacks…?! Is this the strength of a Newtype!?
: You disappoint me, Marin…I thought I could trust the anger you felt towards the Aldebaron.
: Where do you get off saying that after slaughtering all those aliens…?!
: Even if you were ordered to do that, I’d never accept such people as allies!
: A golden MS…Lt. Quattro!: I truly regret that things ended like this… but it’s not too late. Surrender peacefully. : You’re better than this, Lt.! Do you actually believe Zaft’s methods are right?!: The chairman’s chosen the shortest course to end this war. The AEUG’s simply helping make it so.
: Then we’ll stick to our own course, even if it takes longer to get there!
Quattro vs. ZEUTH #1: “Hesitating would simply be the end of me…!”
: Sorry, Lt., but if you’re gunning for me, Imma have to turn that pretty mech of yours into some gold scrap!: So says the short-sighted outlaw. I won’t be delayed by such a man.
: You’re in for a world of hurt if you don’t take me seriously! I’ve got WAY more tricks than you can handle now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P1VWx1ZvvQ
: I’m not the same as before…it matters not that I’m facing Lt. Quattro!: Gainer’s movements are different…he’s improved this much?!: No, there’s more to it…something’s driving him onwards?
Gainer has a line for Amuro, Quattro, Camille or Shinn: “Zaft, AEUG and the Federation are all the same!”
: Oi…I never wanted to go up against this guy.: We can’t ignore you spreading chaos across the world any longer. Prepare yourself!: And your plan is to remove, in the name of “order”, anything that doesn’t fit in? I’m gonna have to pass on that. 
: This is my choice and I’m sticking with it, even if it means fighting you! 
Gain vs. ZEUTH #2: “I know the scope of their skill but…they’re still tough customers.”
: “A good friend and a terrifying enemy”…those words suit you to a “t”, Quattro. : I’d say the same of you, Kei.: But I won’t hold anything back – I can’t die just yet.: Yeesh…! This could be real dicey!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cE4TPaEvhg
Kei vs. ZEUTH #2: “These are sad times…having to fight old comrades…!”
: Wha-?! He’s seeing through all my tricks?!: How naïve, Garrod… Your instincts are fine, yes, but that alone won’t win the day in battle.
: Damn, are all MS pilots with sunglasses like this?!
: Quattro, huh? Talk about a pain-in-the-ass enemy…!: Tell me, Holland. What is the Gekkostate’s truly after?: Bite me! You army types are all the same!: And I won’t let a bunch like you get in our way!: I guess there’s no way around it... I’ll have to disable your machine!
: Let's see you try! I haven't gone all-out like this in a long time!
Roberto and Apolly shot down:
: They’re stronger than what we expected!
: Damn! To think they’re this troublesome as enemies…!: For you to choose such methods…it appears I overestimated you.
: I also failed to notice your propensity for looking down on others, Lt. Quattro.
: But I’ve decided to place my trust in these people! This is my truth and my reason for opposing you!
Roger vs. military types #1: “I will not allow men who only adhere to orders to encroach upon my freedom!”
: Th-that gold mech’s the Hyaku Shiki…Quattro!: His style’s unpolished but also uninhibited…: What a shame. Had you not lost your way, you could’ve been a fine rider…
: The AEUG’s gold boss, eh? Your mech’s gonna sell for a pretty penny once it’s scrapped!: Even now, money-making’s your sole interest…? Are you really this blind to reality?!
: Reality is all about surviving! But you don’t even get that and just go about taking the lives of others – you’re the freaks here!
: Being at war doesn’t mean anything goes!
Jiron vs. ZEUTH #2: “How did things end like this?!”
: Exactly what I’d expect from a former Ace… His technique’s excellent!
: I’ve to face Lt. Quatto? I’m still too rusty to be able to stand up to him…!: Cpt. Jamil, none of us will gain anything by continuing this battle!: We HAVE to keep going, though! Even a superpower can’t simply remodel the world with its ego!
: We’re up against that gold mech, which means it’s Quattro!: If you know that, then I assume you understand how foolhardy it’d be to fight me…: Pfeh…! I can’t stand that high-and-mighty attitude of yours!: But I'm always pumped up when I get to mess with some smug guy! Brace yourself, Lt. Shades!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJovP8Tq3YA
Quattro shot down:
: Such power…indeed, it’s dangerous to leave them at large!: Even against Amuro, I’m still king when it comes to dogfights!
: His maneuvers are completely uninhibited… Is that what makes him so strong?: I’m always 100% on board with what I do – best to worry about mistakes after it’s all over! 
: That gullibility is exactly what’s destabilizing the world! You need to see that!
: Time to fight a legendary Ace, eh? I can’t afford to go easy on him!: His style is rough but it is that which makes him dangerous…! I can’t lower my guard!
: Whoa, you’re giving me props? ...Let’s do this, then, Amuro! This underdog’s going for the gold!
Amuro has lines for both Garrod and Renton: “There are many places where your childish logic won’t fly!” or “I have to fight these inexperienced children…?!”
: He’s reading us like a book! Is that Amuro?!: Enough of this, Getter Robo! Your power’s only making the world even more turbulent! Can’t you see that?: But using your power on Zaft’s say-so will bring about world peace?! I can’t accept that!: Our Getter exists for all of mankind! We won’t let it be used just for the Plants!
: Even Amuro’s got a new unit?! Damn, they’re REALLY well off! : There are a lot of gaps in his guard…is he trying to fake me out? : Very nice, Newtype. You saw right through me!: Then, I’ll just go for broke! Time to fight head-on, like always!: I won’t shy away from that – come on!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEJqzkxo8SM
This attack looks coooooool!
: The hell…?! That’s guy seein’ through my attacks?!: A career soldier like me can easily anticipate your wild moves!: You’re a big-shot ace alright…not bad! But I really don’t care for you acting so chill around me!
: Come’ere! If you’re reading my moves, then I just need to go even crazier!
: A machine built for aerial combat? It will not best the Spazer’s speed, though!: But I still have the upper hand in mobility! I’ll get in your blind spots and hit you directly!: This pilot’s strength is on a wholly different level from everything I’ve fought so far…!
: Wait…is that Amuro Ray, the Federation’s White Shooting Star?!
: Gainer, is this the goal of your Exodus?!
: Lt. Amuro…: Your freedom lets you live as you see fit…but I won’t allow it if, by doing so, you’ll sow chaos across the world!: But all those things YOU did because of the war are OK?!
: I didn’t think you were that kind of man, Amuro!
Katz shot down:
: Urgh! People like you…people like you--!!: To think I’d have to fight you, Cpt. Jamil…: I’ve been searching for the meaning of Newtypes all this time.: And committing those misdeeds was your answer?! : I haven’t found my answer yet…! However, I do know that society is being split in half and such a place is no home for us!: So, we will fight for our lives and for the world!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4uFP_0gqk
: I had taken you as someone who fought with words. For you take such a path is…: But there are men with whom I cannot reach an understanding even after exhausting my vocabulary. : I, too, will take suitable action when faced with such people.: If you can fight this shamelessly then my path is clear! This will hurt a bit!
: So the Federation’s White Shooting Star is now Zaft’s White Shooting Star. I’m afraid it doesn’t sound as good, though.: We’re not fighting because of titles!: Don’t you see what the world needs right now? Or is it BECAUSE you don’t that you’re able to commit those crimes?!: There’s something you’re overlooking from atop your high horse: we all see the world from our own perspective!: That’s when I understood: we have to put a stop to your self-righteous rampage!
: I-I have to fight Amuro…?!
: What…I sense a third presence in the Nirvash along with Renton and Eureka…: Just what is that LFO…?
: He may not have technique but he’s full of vigor! I can’t underestimate him!: I’m also damn angry at you people for killing others over some orders!: Such is…war…!: I thought you were better than this, Amuro! In the end, you’re just another of the military’s pet soldiers!
I skipped this animation by mistake but figured it was important enough to warrant a special disk playback. Actually underestimated Amuro’s damage potential and he shot Jiron down with a big crit…
Hmm…what would he do to come back from this?
: So, the Feds’ White Shooting Star has landed in Zaft’s camp!: These people do as they wish, ignorant of their own strength…like children! : Well, if kissing the asses of the powerful is the adult way, then I’ll take being a kid!: And that’s why you refuse to accept reality?! : Blah, blah, blah! We’ve come this far, so let’s just end it!: BUT, I do have my own pride on the line, so you ain’t getting one up on me!
Holland vs. ZEUTH #2: “Doesn’t matter who we’re fighting, we HAVE to do this!”
Holland dodges: “Sorry but I can’t get dropped here!”
: The difference between our units’ sizes is enormous…! I’m done for if he gets a clean hit in!
: Damn it, I can’t keep up! He’ll eventually grind me down if this keeps going…!: I’ve fought against the Feds and their MSs a bunch of times but he’s a far bigger threat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYeQoApf0q4
Emma and Amuro shot down:
: These people don’t even see how strong they are…: Their strength is beyond what we expected! At this rate…!
: Duke Fleed, I’ve no problem with your wide-eyed speeches…: But words like those won’t fly with the way the world is right now!: And that’s why you’ll unite humanity by force and eliminate all aliens?!: There’s no other way! If you don’t like that, lend us a hand and make it better!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jR3sfVqQw4
“Duke Fleed! You can't defend Earth by those means!”
: Let’s do this, Getter Robo! Time for a 3 vs. 3 fight!: Stop, God Sigma! This isn’t the time for us to fight! Think this through!: I was just about to tell you the same damn thing!
: Your treating the world as a playground has only been making things worse for everyone! 
God Sigma vs. Getter or Aquarion: Julie “Toshiya! Be ready for them to switch forms on you!”, Toshiya “Grr! These guys are a huge pain as enemies!”
: Three against three! Let’s duke it out mano a mano!: Get real! A sloppy team like yours doesn’t stand a chance against us!: What was that?!: You lot just run wild across the world, while we’re all working together for one goal! Don’t you dare bunch us all together!
Reika vs. ZEUTH:
- What an unfortunate reunion…
- This sorrowful battle…is it my fault, too?
- If this can’t be avoided, I won’t hesitate…!
: Stop, Marin! Why do we have to do this?! We’re allies, aren’t we?!: My allies are those who’ve fought and faced death alongside me in Earth’s name!: Those who’d slaughter aliens on command are no allies of mine!: Damn it! You wanna fight us so much that you’d resort to those ridiculous lies?!: You’re not who I thought you were, Marin! If that’s how it’s gonna be, then we’ll hit you right back!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0q4-zv1UuQ
God Sigma vs. Baldios:
- Kiraken: “Raita…! We’re coming in for real this time!”
- Kiraken: “Sorry, Raita! But we ain’t pulling our punches!”
- Marin: “We can’t stand down, even if it means fighting God Sigma!”
- Marin: “I’m bringing you down, Toshiya Dan!”
: Rand, wasn’t Gunleon supposed to be a repair mech?!: If you’re using it as a tool to spread war, then I’ve clearly misjudged you…The Crusher!: We had our reasons for doing what we did, too, Toshiya!: But, since you threw that name in my face, I ain’t holding back anymore!Oh, right…what Jiron would do if he got shot down was pick up whatever else was available and jump back in!
: A man doesn’t hesitate, even against a huge enemy!: I’ll admit that you’ve got guts…but that doesn't change what you've done!: Is that what a man does, Jiron?! Answer me!: I ask you the same damn thing! It might’ve been on orders but I won’t let any of you walk away after all you’ve done!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NyOp4wbQ6Y
I wanted an excuse to show the other Walker Machines again!
Also, God Sigma vs. ZEUTH #1: “We’re all enemies now…! There’s no choice but to fight…!”
: Tell me, Gainer: is that Exodus just sugarcoating for you having your way, screw everyone else?!: At least I didn’t care to become an army mook, shedding innocent blood!: You’re all a bunch of blind troublemakers while we’re out there fighting for peace! Don’t even think we’re on the same boat!: Nothing outside your own little world matters to you…so I’ll have to force your eyes wide open!
God Sigma vs. ZEUTH #2: “Wake up! You’re all being used!”
: Pull back, Renton! You don’t have to force yourself to fight!: I’m doing this because I want to…for Eureka and for the world!: Enough! All that destruction just to make a quick buck…is that what you’ve been fighting for?!
: We did it just to survive, unlike you and your pointless killing!
God Sigma vs. ZEUTH #3: Julie “Yesterday’s ally is today’s enemy… it’s a harsh world we live in.”
: Sorry, Toshiya…but I’m gonna hit you straight through the gaps in your shield!: I know all about your gun-slinging, so I just have to get in your face before you start shooting!: I wouldn’t be called a Pro if I didn’t end battles before they reached that point. You’re mine! 
: I can’t believe it…you, too, joined up with that ZEUTH?!: It might’ve been fate at work - as is my opposing you.: If you’ve anything to say for yourself, then let’s hear it, Negotiator! If not, put up your dukes!: Negotiation is impossible with those who are incapable of understanding. Therefore, I’ll do this your way! 
God Sigma vs. ZEUTH #4: Julie “Sorry but I’m not as sentimental as these two.”
: It's that other combined mech! Come'ere, I’ll take all three of you at once!: I thought you were a reasonable man, Holland, but I was wrong!: You’re just a delinquent who doesn’t give a damn about the world and I’m taking you down here and now!
Holland vs. ZEUTH #3: “Yesterday’s friend is today’s enemy! That’s how it usually goes!”
: The power of the Trinity Energy…it’s certainly imposing when you’re the one facing it!: Cpt. Jamil, I thought you were a great man…fighting the Feds while still sticking to your convictions…: But I was way off! You’re actually a criminal AND coward who teamed up with them!
: You’ve been a real bad kid, Garrod! This has gone way past the point where we could just let you off easy!: We only fought against people who jumped us, unlike you! You’ve been making a mess of the entire world on Zaft’s say-so!: Bull! We told you we never got any orders, you hear me?!
: Well, if you did it on your own, then I ain’t holding back! Time for you to pay for your backstabbing!
Garrod vs. Super Robots: “Big doesn’t mean strong! Here I go!”
: You sure about this? Using the Trinity Energy, humanity’s hope, as a tool of war?: We’re fighting evil with the God Sigma BECAUSE it’s our hope!: And that makes people like you, who destroy just for your self-interest, our enemies!: “Fighting evil”? What gives you the right to label people one way or the other?!
: I’ll show you that there are plenty of folks who won’t excuse what you’ve done!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JbquUIxaeE
“I know your tricks like the back of my hand! What a shame, eh?”
: We won’t let you get away with this! Just you wait!
: What are you doing, Ryou?! For how long are you going to ignore your mission and keep with this “merc” act?!: We’re not fighting on anyone’s orders! Your group, though, is right in the army’s pocket! Did you hesitate even a little when they told you to do those atrocities?!: All we’ve done was to bring an end to the war! We’ve no time to take things nice and easy like you!
: But I’ll set you straight if you’re intent on playing around all day!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haONc_c0Zpc
: What would Fudou say if he saw you people now!: We not fighting ‘cuz of pops’ orders!: We do it to wreck everything that pisses us off and everything we’re not OK with!: That is to say, you act on impulse! No different than children picking fights!: I’ll beat you all into shape in Fudou’s stead!
Apollo vs. Kouji or Tetsuya: “A Mazinger, eh? Yeah, I’ll take you on!”
: Jiron, your Walker Machine stands no chance against my Great!: Was that how you drove off all those innocent folk? By flexing your mech’s specs and the army’s power?!: We’re fighting for the world! Can’t you wrap your head around that?!: “For the world”, my foot! You’ve been bullying the weak and I won’t lose to people like that!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCwFpwVYiZ0
This kills the Trad…but at least we got to see it’s aerial missile attack!
: The opponent’s Gainer, huh? Let’s find out whether those gamer skills have a use in actual combat!: We’re not fighting in a game; we’re in a real battlefield and people die out here!: Do you know how much innocent blood was spilled because of your actions?!: We’re not fighting because we like it, either, but someone has to do it!: So you’re playing the "just following orders" card now?! People like you will never understand how harsh the REAL world is!
: What happened to that guy who vowed to get revenge against the Aldebaron, Marin?!: Silence, Tetsuya! I’m fighting alongside my friends in the name of Earth right now!: We’re a far cry from you lot and your one-sided “justice”!: Well, that’s a laugh! You’ve got a big mouth for someone who just runs about like a headless chicken!
: Your ideals are far too naïve, Duke Fleed! You need a reality check!: Trying to control all of humanity by force is not what I’d call a “realistic” strategy, either!: All that’ll bring about is humans’ eventual destruction in a vicious cycle of hatred!: Then we must unite humanity before that happens! And I’ll make you fall in line, even if I have to put a leash around your neck! : His combat style is expertly trained…I can’t find a weakness!: My comrades and I have been fighting almost daily. Self-indulging wanderers like you stand no chance against me!: We’ve been constantly fighting, too - fighting to survive!: I won’t be defeated by someone who’d belittle that!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAB54VXRG0w
: The enemy’s the Black Southern Cross…I can’t be negligent for even a second!: Very nice, Tetsuya. But you shouldn’t forget your pride if you’re still considering yourself a Pro.: Or did you all actually WANT to become one of Zaft’s attack dogs?!
: You may be the combat pro but I’m the repair pro! Ain’t no way I’m losing this one!: Good to know. Then, you can fix your own mech after Great’s done trashing it!: Get real! You’re gonna foot the bill if you so much as scratch my Gunleon!: You won’t best my Great and I by fighting so casually!
Rand vs.ZEUTH #2: “Ain’t no point in holding back when things are this bad! Don’t blame me if anything happens!”
: Hrm. That’s Tetsuya Tsurugi for you…there’re no gaps in his guard!: I’m a professional fighter! Don’t even think a group of bandits like yours will be able to stand up to me!: And does being a “pro” mean you follow any orders, no matter how downright wrong they are?!: I ain’t giving in to people like that! Lemme show you MY fighting style!
: The Gekkostate’s leader…he’s certainly a worthy opponent!: That loudmouth's up next, eh?! Well, I ain’t fallen enough that I’d let one of the army’s dogs get a bite on me! : I’ve no intention of lending an ear to the boasts of an outlaw!: You’ll feel in your bones the strength of Great Mazinger, Hero of the Skies!
: The enemy’s Kei…I’ll end this before he gets a chance to outsmart me with his mobility!: He really doesn’t look like someone who plays around in battle…I better get serious or this’ll really suck!: Your easygoing debauchery ends today, Kei! Let’s go! : I may be easygoing but I’m serious about staying alive! You’re not dropping me here!
: Out of my way, Renton, Eureka! I’ve no time to waste on kids!: I can’t, Tetsuya! We’re also part of the Gekkostate and of ZEUTH!: I won’t show any mercy if you’re that willing to fight…! Are you still going for it, Renton?: I told you! We’re also part of the Gekkostate!
: Seems to me that you, too, have traded your honor for money!: I take pride in my professionalism. Unlike you, who simply abide to commands with no regard to their morality…like puppets.: Well spoken, Negotiator! Unfortunately, I’m not soft enough that your silver tongue would make me flinch!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5FjToxAZMQ
That’s some incredibly low damage for Roger…
Tetsuya shot down:
: Kch! We WILL put a stop to you when next we meet!: I’ve no personal grudge with you but I cannot overlook Zaft’s violence…!
: Mr. Negotiator?! You started working as a merc too?!
: Please refrain from treating me as that sort of folk! Consider this as fair compensation for your insult! 
: Come on, Kouji! I ain’t budging an inch, even against your Mazinger Z!: Yeah, Rand? You wanna have to fix your mech that badly?! : Well, lemme warn you that it's gonna take way more than a little repair job! We’re really mad over here!: Bring it! Once your mech’s scrap, I’ll sell that super-alloy to the junkmen!
Rand vs. ZEUTH #3: “They’re some old buddies…so I’ll make this real quick!”
: I saw it all in the UN, Gainer! Was THAT your Exodus at work?!: What are you talking about? And what about what you guys did?! Even if it’s war, there are some lines you don’t cross!: I can’t trust any of you after you went that far!: Still with the excuses?! You can’t just do what you want like in some game!
Gainer vs. ZEUTH #3: “Is THIS your so-called “justice”?!
: I knew it! You just couldn’t follow society’s rules, could you, Jiron?!: I never cared about following rules that someone else picked for me! I live how I want to!: And that means stomping all over other people’s lives and happiness?!: Where do you get off saying that, you warmonger!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjtccWSkKCc
With that Trad gone, how about we have Jiron hitch a ride in Chil’s Caprico? It also lets us see her very special cut-in (ATTACK!).
Also: “WAAAAAAAAAH~…I’m serious!”
: I thought ya were a stupid but legit guy…guess I was damn wrong there, Kouji!: That’s my line! Did you tag along with the Feds because they waved some food in your face?!: People don’t do stuff just to fill their bellies, you ass!
Pierre vs. ZEUTH:
- ”I really don’t wanna do this…but there’s no way around it if you're charging at us!”
- ”You’re in the wrong here, so don’t blame me!”
: The Mazinger boy…!: Black Southern Cross, do you really not care about who wins the war? : I won’t deny that. But even I have some boundaries that I stick to.: Having long since crossed those, you’re no comrades of mine anymore!
: Please stop, Kouji! Let us go!: Huh?! Renton’s piloting the Nirvash?!: We…we still don’t know what we should do…: But we can’t stop right now! So—: Enough excuses! I can’t just forgive what you people did, so I’ll put a stop to it!: Damn it, even the way their LFOs move are crazy!: Oi, listen here! We might be outcasts but y'all are the crazy ones!: You wreck anyone who disagrees with you and want us to be OK with that?!
: And you people help out anyone so long as the pay’s good! We can’t let you be anymore!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m7tnF9pUaI
: I’m up against the Mazinger Z…I won’t do any damage if I don’t fight for real, huh?: If you get that, then stop attacking and give up, Garrod!: Sorry but we ain’t letting any of Zaft’s dogs bring us in!
: The enemy’s a heavily-armored Super Robot…so I’ll just aim right at its joints!
: Whoa, that’s Cpt. Jamil?!: When did he start piloting Mobile Suits again?!
: Stop it, Kouji! Nothing good’ll come out of fighting for Zaft’s agenda!: So I should just fight at random, is that it?!: The conflict’s never gonna end like that!: And that’s your reason for suppressing anyone who won’t fall in line?! I thought you were better than that, Kouji!: If that’s what’s driving you in battle, then it’s time for a wake-up call!
: No way I’m getting through Mazinger’s armor if I don’t make all shots count… So, I’m gonna have to play for keeps, Kouji! : Well, don’t think you’ll just have your way with me like some girl!: I could’ve lived without that mental image… But I don’t hold back when fighting men! 
: Enough is enough, Marin! You’re only making things worse for you!: Kouji…! Would you also discriminate against me for being from S-1?!: N-No, I--!: Don’t even try to explain! I thought you were an honest man, someone who’d empathize with the heart of others…but I was wrong!: I won’t tolerate anyone who’d try to exterminate others just because they come from another world!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fu6OlQW9g
: Brother…!: Maria…it’s dangerous for you to keep working with them!: Please, come with me! Right now!
: But…what about you, brother?! Why are you traveling with such people?!: What happened to the proud, kind brother I knew?!: I don’t wanna fight you, Duke Fleed! Please, do as we say!: I cannot! Your methods will simply cause humanity to destroy everything – itself included! : We need your power precisely to keep that from happening!: And I will bring you in by force if that’s what it takes!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wVu2K-tWhg
Eeeergh…barely short of downing Maria but I had a ship finish her off:
: Damn it…! None of you are who I thought you were!: Urgh! Why won’t you try to understand?!