NOTE: This is a very rough draft and has a lot of gaps and problem areas marked as ??? Now, accept your fate! I refuse! You cannot refute my existence! We will become one. And wander through your world? Losing so much!? I've told you already. That is our fate. If you refuse to accept that... I will obliterate that cursed machine of yours! Dis Lev! Unleash your power! Tetractys Grammaton... Now, return to the void... INFINITY CYLINDER! DEAD END SHOOT!! My name is... Aleph...? No... Who are you...? The time has come. Carry out your mission... Aleph Barshem. The era known as the Space Era. An era where two centuries have passed since mankind began colonizing space, but in that time, their lifestyle has barely changed. This has been largely due to the turmoil and confusion resulting from two meteors that hit the Earth... Which caused Mankind's progress to grind to a temporary halt. During that time, many conflicts erupted, the Earth Federation Government was established, and mankind took a collective step forward towards the future. However... In S.E. 179, a third meteor, Meteor 3, fell on the Marquesas Islands. Seven years after that... ----From game---- Nearly two centuries ago, the human race advanced into space ushering in the dawn of a new era - The Space Era. Due to the devastation and turmoil caused by the meteors that struck Earth in the early years of the 21st century, human life changed little over time. In 179 S.E., a third meteor, Meteor 3, struck the Earth near the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific ----------------- Stage 01: Steel Ghost Neo Tokyo - Akihabara District Ryusei? Ryusei, you really like robots, don't you? Of course! After all, robots, especially super robots, are a man's ideal! Super robots? I've heard something in the news about the military's Personal something or other... No, no! Personal Troopers are real-types. Super-type robots are more like... when you see them, it's like WHOA, and they've got awesome killer moves... But they're all robots, right? Umm, look... I guess women wouldn't understand a man's romanticism... Whenever you talk about robots, Ryusei, you sound like a child. Ah, wait! Mom, I'm, uh... considering not going to college. I mean, I've got to pay your hospital bills and stuff, so... I'm going to forget about college and get a job. Ryusei... Thank you, Ryu... But I'm against that. But, see... You've got your whole life ahead of you, Ryu, so don't rush things. There must be something that only you can do. Mom... Date, Yukiko? It's time for your checkup. Well then, Ryu... Ahh... got it. I'll stop by again later, then. Take care, Mrs. Date. (sign - This is a Gespenst) We should be able to make it in time for the start of the tournament. You're as enthusiastic as always. After this tournament is over, I'll take a break from gaming. So I say, but this is a nationwide Burning PT tournament, y'know... The competition's gonna be brutal. I'm especially interested in the guy who won the Tokyo regionals, Tenzan Nakajima. Who is that? He's famous among gamers. I've never met him, but he's supposedly got some amazing techniques. I see... Do your best! Right. It's the final tournament, so I'll win and give it a flashy finish. It's that time, ladies and gentlemen! It's the final match of the nationwide Real Robot fighter Burning PT tournament! The ones to make it through all of the tough competition are... Tenzan Nakajima! And, Ryusei Date! Let's both give this all we've got! What's with him? Go for it, Ryusei! Telekinesis Alpha Pulse has been detected from Sample #55. The Alpha Link is also rising by 0.22. That boy, Aya...? Yes, Major Ingram, sir. Sample #55... Ryusei Date. Put his data on the main monitor. Roger. Hm? This sample could become excellent material... Material, sir? ...Like me...? It's time for the match to begin! And, BEGIN! Alright, here I come! Man, yer annoying... all fired up for nothing. For something so heavy, wow it's fast! Heya, Ryusei. You enjoy gaming? What? It's the finals, so give me a little fun. Why, you...! You're eating in the middle of a match!? I can't fight on an empty stomach. And I won't take any crappy attacks like this. The jerk's mocking me...! Oh, all gone? Okay then, how's about I go ahead and end this... C'mon, c'mon, what's wrong? Damnit! You...! It's game over...! Damnit... We have a winner! Tenzan Nakajima is the champion! Messing around with someone in a decisive tournament match... What the hell was that all about!? It's just a game, nothing to get so worked up over. Just a game!? For me, this Burning PT tournament was... It's a game. Just level up some and try again later. ...That's easy to say, but you died 10 times today. You've gotta go get some real experience. I'll be looking forward to next time! That was rather one-sided... Shall I bring up Tenzan Nakajima's data? No, don't bother. But, Major... There's no meaning in just being good at a game. What matters is whether or not they possess suitable aptitude as samples... Unknown detected in the Tokyo area! An interception force has been sent out! You okay, Kusuha? What was that!? Is this... What is that thing? A bug-shaped robot...? Hey, Kusuha, we're getting out of here! Ryusei... Kusuha! You alright, Kusuha!? Ryusei, are you okay...? Y... you dummy, don't worry about me! Hold on, I'll get you out... What... What's going on? A battle's beginning. The battle area is expanding around the New Makuhari Stadium. Why... Why would they come here? Aya, prepare the Type TT for launch. Y-you don't mean... Major!? We'll test Sample #55's aptitude. Send the Type TT outside. But that's... Carry out your orders, Aya. Ryusei... forget it. Leave me here and get away... Idiot! You think I could do that!? Hold on, I'll call someone over. What the...? A robot? No, it's a Personal Trooper... the Federation's Gespenst Mk-II. What's it doing here...? It's the same as the cockpit in Burning PT! Kusuha, wait there a bit. 'Kay. It's the balancer panel... This is the fire control... Even the BM selector is the same! Wow, it's all the same as the game! I-It's here! Alright, lets do it... Gespenst Mk-II! So this is a real battle... What are you doing!? Get back! Wh-who's this? Just get back already! No... I'm going forward! Stop! If you take any more damage, the Gespenst's armor won't be able to withstand it! Be quiet! There's no way I can stand down now! How's that!? You caught the "Bug"!? You little...! I did it... I did it! (PREVIEW) Gespenst means "Ghost" in German, you know. So that's why the title was "Steel Ghost"! Next Stage: Awakening Senses Go! Gespenst! (Text - See you next week)