SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 10 (Note: I don't know why "Baamu" is supposed to be read as "Brahamin", but that's the information I recieved, so I'm going by what seems to be an official English spelling as far as I know.) BIG FALCON Miwa: Whaaat!? Is what you say true!? Adenauer: That's right. It was information from the Kurius(?) Base on Mars to the General Staff Headquarters. Miwa: (Nn..gh...! So what Professor Daimonji said wasn't off the mark...!) Adenauer: Regarding that, we want the Daikumaryu to take the Ambassador near here aboard, and we want to dispatch it to Mars. Miwa: Are you insane!? You plan to accept their invitation!? Adenauer: ...this is the decision of the General Staff Headquarters. After all, we can't afford to act carelessly with information on them being so scarce at present. Miwa: Ridiculous! It's been decided that their objective is the conquest of the Earth! We should be building our forces in preparation for their annihilation!! Adenauer: Shouldn't we be preparing for the negotiating table? Otherwise we'll repeat the same failure from the previous major conflict. Miwa: The same goes for the General Staff Headquarters, you're not taking into account any of the lessons learned from last time! Those guys are the enemy! Invaders! Adenauer: However, currently, we need to stall for time. Miwa: In that case, why not just send the Londo Bell squad to Mars! We're in the middle of Operation Annihilate The Underground Forces! Adenauer: The ship that can make it to Mars in the shortest amount of time is the Daikumaryu. Besides which, in space, the remainder of Neo Zeon has begun to act. Londo Bell is building up to deal with that. Miwa: Ungh...! Adenauer: In return for sending the Daikumaryu Squadron to Mars, a group of GMs will be sent. That is all which needs to be said. (cuts off) Miwa: Why you...! Saying to ignore whoever else except for the aliens...! DAIKUMARYU BRIDGE Kazuya: Dad...! Isamu: It seems you've acquired quite a bit of skill with Daimos, Kazuya. Kazuya: Wh, why are you in the Daikumaryu? Isamu: We came here after accepting a mission from the Federation Government, you see. Kazuya: Mission...? Daimonji: Professor Gou, the three of us all gathered here is due to what was decided at the last defense meeting, right? Kentarou Gou: Yes. Daimonji: And, that young lady? Relena: How do you do. I'm the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Relena Darlian. And, this here is my bodyguard... Heero: Heero Yuy. Daimonji: ...and so, what is the reason you've come aboard the Daikumaryu? Kentarou: In truth, I, along with Professor Isamu Ryuuzaki and Vice-Minister Relena Darlian... ...have become an ambassador for the Earth Sphere. Daimonji: Ambassador...? Isamu: Yes. The truth is... new aliens have appeared on Mars. Daimonji: What did you...!? Sakon: New... so you say. Then, that means it's not the Aerogaters? Isamu: Yes. According to the information from the Preventers on Mars... They go by the name of the "Brahamins". Kazuya: Brahamin... Daimonji: Professor Gou, do you know of them? Kentarou: No... I have no facts on them from my previous encounters with the people of Boazan. Sakon: Professor, perhaps... Daimonji: Mm-hmm. They could be the aliens we've had numerous encounters with already. ...but, with all of you as ambassadors... Relena: Yes. And, they wish to meet with us for peaceful discussion. Daimonji: What purpose did the Brahamin people have in coming to this solar system? Relena: At this present state, I won't say anything further. I think we should hear it firsthand from them. Kentarou: With that, Professor Daimonji... in order for us to hold a conference with them, we want you to take the three of us to Mars, you see. Daimonji: I see... And so, you came here for that? Relena: Yes. This is a matter which was decided by the Federation Government's General Staff Headquarters. Isamu: ...I heard Chief Miwa only accepted it with great reluctance. Daimonji: But... with our present condition, having already begun moving against the Underground Forces, for us to go to Mars is... Kentarou: Regarding that matter, it seems they're sending a squad of GMs to the Far Eastern Headquarters to replace the Daikumaryu Squadron. Daimonji: ...understood. Then, the Daikumaryu is setting course for Mars. Taiga: ...that matter about Mars has even reached as far as these ears. Leave the rest of things here to us please. Daimonji: ...is that alright? Taiga: That's what GGG is for. Though we can't offer that much assistance where you're going... Geibridge: Then, we'll send the Brain Powered unit from Novis Noah for that. Daimonji: But, with that, the forces there would be... Geibridge: No need to worry. For a little while at least, the Reclaimers will probably be behaving themselves. Daimonji: (...why would you say that?) Geibridge: Besides which, we'd like to collect some data on how Antibodies function in the vaccuum of space. Daimonji: Understood. Then, we'll take care of Hime-kun and the others. Shingo: Hey... you must be joking, Remy. Remy: It's unfortunate but true. Meaning... we've been invited with everybody on a Magical Mystery Tour of Mars. Killy: Honestly. With this, it might have been better for us to ride with the Good Thunder. Kenta: Eh? Why? I was thinking it would be fun to go to Mars... Shingo: One answer to that would be, there are some bad points to Mars as well. Kenta: What do you mean? Shingo: Well, let's see. There's the Meganoid revolt that happened, the aliens attacking there... anyway, nothing good ever happens there. Remy: But, unlike when we're riding with the Good Thunder, here they actually pick a clear destination point. Killy: That so? If it turns out to be hot chicks in swimsuits, I'll greet the aliens with an apology. Shingo: So... what business is taking us to Mars? Fan Lee: I don't know that yet, but I'm hoping there will be a briefing for us. Killy: You're an uncommon type of colleague. And here I was thinking you just came here to broaden your horizons. Tetsuya: It... could be a trap. Fan Lee: Yeah. With that, they'd possibly stand to gain a lot from crushing us at the outset. Kouji: Since Banjou-san and the Voltes Team are there on Mars with the Preventers... Those Brahamins can't just pick a fight that easily, right? Tetsuya: ...that's why they might be intending this to test the strength of our stance, Kouji-kun. Kouji: Hmm~... a surprise attack, huh. If you say that, you're throwing away the other line of logic. Miwa: But, I wonder if everyone out of all the people coming from other planets is limited to such things... Tetsuya: That's a pretty idealistic way of looking at it. When people come into contact with unknown civilizations, that generally ends up becoming a war. The last one we had is a good example. Besides... I don't think they came here for the sole purpose of establishing friendly relations with the other side in space. Hime: Ara... isn't it for that? Tetsuya: What was that? Hime: See, space is a vast place. Maybe the Brahamin people were just lonely. Miwa: Lonely... Hime: So, wouldn't they stand to gain plenty just from coming to meet us? Kouji: Hm~m, Hime's got an interesting thought there. Hime: Don't I? The alien people must be humans, same as us, right? Kouji: Well, kind of. Actually, Kenichi's father is a Boazanian. Hime: So then, if we just met and talked a bit, don't you think we could come to an understanding? Miwa: That's true. It would be nice if we didn't have to fight. Shingo: Well, let's pray the peace talks don't turn into a ghost story. (Another pun - Switch the kanji for "Kaidan" and you can get either "conference" or "ghost story") EPISODE 10: THE TWO CROSSBONE VANGUARDS Pete: Daikumaryu has decelerated from atmospheric escape velocity to regular cruise speed. Daimonji: Mm-hmm. Pete: Estimated time of arrival at Mars is tomorrow morning at 0930 hours. Midori: As expected of the Daikumaryu. It feels like we could even pay the Colonies a visit since we've come out this far to such a place. Sakon: At present, the Daikumaryu is the Earth's fastest battleship, you see. Midori: So that's why we were chosen to escort the delegation. Pete: Wrong. We were chosen for preparation in case an unlikely situation comes up. Midori: An unlikely situation... Could you possibly mean an attack from the Brahamins? Isamu: I can't definitely say it's not a possibility. Though it grieves me to say, our history up until now has proven this time and time again. Kentarou: But, we don't mean to repeat the same mistake. (Yes... a tragedy like Heinel's would be...) Relena: Luckily, this time the negotiation table is being carefully prepared. If we speak with sincerity and good faith, I think we'll be able to avoid any meaningless disputes. Isamu: Yes. We've taken up a heavy role, haven't we. Daimonji: Then... All hands, assume level 3 battle formation. Pilots... Midori: Wait a moment please! Something is rapidly approaching this way! Daimonji: !! (Enemy units appear) Midori: A fleet has appeared on an interception course with the Daikumaryu! The identification symbol is the Crossbone Vanguard's! Daimonji: Interception course!? You're saying they came from somewhere besides Earth!? Midori: The other side is preparing to attack! Daimonji: No need for discussion, so that's their angle...! All units, scramble immediately! [Launch] (Looking at enemy command ship) Hyouma: Those guys, I don't think I've seen them before and they're just waltzing in here like they own the place! Ryouma: Wasn't the Crossbone's leader supposed to have died at some point after the last major conflict? Hyouma: So in short, they're remnants, just remnants. Along with those Zeon guys! Tetsuya: But, why would Crossbone be in this region of space? Ryouma: Is it to obstruct us from reaching Mars? Hyouma: We haven't got the time for random chatting! Let's go, guys!! Killy: Honestly, such bossy companions. Shingo: Then, we'll just insist on not losing to the young. Remy: You're awful, Shingo. Implying that I act middle-aged. Killy: You can't win against a crying child or the coming of age, huh. Remy: Then, let's make good use of GoShogun in the meantime. Dorel: Damned Preventers, they called in reinforcements, huh. Jire: Honored sir, all units are in formation. Dorel: Alright... for the interval until the Jupitoris passes through this area, stall those people. Jire: Yessir. Then, we will commence attack. [BEGIN BATTLE] [Turn 3 Player Phase] (Reinforcements appear) Kouji: ! Backup for the enemy!? Ryouma: Looks that way...! They have the Crossbone emblem. Hyouma: Besides, look at that Skull and Crossbones-marked Gundam. Whose idea of a joke is that? Sayaka: They couldn't possibly... be pirates? Jire: Honored sir, those are... Dorel: Yes. It seems they've chased us all the way from Jupiter. ??? (Kincaid): ...whatever the case, it looks like the Jupitoris is in this region. What do we do? ??? (Vera): We're supporting that ship. Since they're probably en route towards Mars... ??? (Kincaid): Got it. ...by the way, is it okay not telling them about us? ??? (Vera): Yes, they have no need to know. Besides, after all, this is a problem which we need to handle. ??? (Kincaid): That's true. ...all units, your aim is Dorel's unit. ??? (Zabine): Right. ??? (Annamarie): Roger. ??? (Umon): Yeah, leave it t'me! Daimonji: Midori-kun, what is their identification? Midori: O, one moment please... there's an incoming transmission from that battleship! ??? (Vera): This is the Mother Vanguard. From here on, we're supporting your ship. Daimonji: Supporting...? Just who are you people? ??? (Vera): In these circumstances, right now we can't explain our true form. But, it's true that we're not your enemy. Sayaka: (! That voice, could it be...!?) Pete: You expect us to believe those words...!? ??? (Vera): Yes... we'll prove that right now. Dorel: ...twice and even thrice they plan to oppose us... All units, clean up those pirate vermin! Dispose of those traitors! [COMMENCE BATTLE] [Koutetsu Jeeg attacking] Miwa: Hiroshi-san, in space battles, you fight in a low-gravity environment, and movement is different! So, be careful! Jeeg: Yeah, I got it! [Dorel vs. anyone] Dorel: All units! Continue with our Beam Flag! [Dorel vs. ??? (Kincaid)] Dorel: You don't have the right to carry that emblem! ??? (Kincaid): Says the one bound by the grudge of the iron mask! [Dorel vs. ??? (Zabine)] Dorel: You have some nerve, showing your face before me. ??? (Zabine): The legitimate leader of Cosmo Babylonia is not you. That's the conclusion I've reached. [Dorel vs. ??? (Vera)] ??? (Vera): Dorel, think clearly! Joining hands with those people would mean the destruction of all of humanity! Have you forgotten what the Jupiterians did in the last war!? Dorel: We don't have the leisure to choose the means by which to allow humanity to continue its existence! And, there is no need to let meaningless people live any longer! [Jire defeated] Jire: I offer no excuse, Honored sir...! Dorel: Let it be, we're retreating. (Enemy units retreat) [Dorel defeated] Jire: Honored sir! Dorel: It seems this is as far as we go... All units, we're retreating! (Enemy units retreat) [After either Dorel or Jire is defeated] Midori: Enemy squadron, has retreated. Daimonji: Which leaves... that battleship. ??? (Vera): ...then, from here on we're withdrawing from this region of space. Kouji: Hold on a minute! You all are...!? ??? (Kincaid): ...we'll meet again sometime, Kouji. Kouji: ! (CB units leave) Kouji: He... knew my name? Boss: You know space pirates? Kouji: N, no... Tetsuya: They don't appear... to be regular mutineers. Daimonji: (Just who are they...) [END BATTLE] DAIKUMARYU Ryouma: That Gundam's pilot knew your name, Kouji-kun? Kouji: Yeah, I've gotten pretty famous. Maybe I should give some autographs. Sayaka: That's wrong and you know it! Kouji: I, I was just kidding, Sayaka-san. Ryouma: Even besides Sanshiro-kun, for space pirates to know Kouji-kun's name... Kouji: Besides, I remember hearing that voice before. Sayaka: I do too. It felt somehow nostalgic. Kouji: If it's about controlling a Gundam, shouldn't Heero have more details? Heero: ...what do you mean? Kouji: A Gundam with a Skull-and-crossbones marking, isn't it like you guys' mechs? Heero: Sorry but, I don't know of such a Gundam. Kouji: Ah, I see. I just felt like it had some resemblence to Duo's Deathscythe. Heero: ..... Sakon: ...Heero, you gathered battle data on a Gundam some time ago. Heero: ...as I thought. Sayaka: Did you figure out something? Heero: If my prediction's correct, that's got to be a man who was with the Londo Bell unit. Ryouma: What'd you say...!? Kouji: ...so that means, it was a companion of ours...? Sayaka: If that's so, it's not odd that he would know Kouji-kun's name. Kouji: But still, just who the heck was it...? Ryouma: If it's someone with ties to the Crossbone Vanguard, who's been missing up to now... Kouji: ! It's Seabook!? Heero: Yeah, that's what I think. Kouji: I, it's true that voice felt familiar but... Beyond that, what's their deal with Crossbone? Sayaka: Hm... whatever those people did, the ones that are the most known are Seabook and Cecily... Heero: It could be... because they're well-known. Sayaka: Eh? Heero: If they couldn't decieve us, their disguise wouldn't decieve the enemy's eyes either. That's also a technique. Sayaka: ..... Heero: The one thing I do understand is... Whatever circumstances made them go to that extent will become apparent soon enough. Nana: Hime-san, was the Brain Powered okay? Hime: Its movement was all wrong, but... somehow it seems that way. Rasse: It's because they're set up to resist the pressure of deep ocean levels. They just seem to need a few skilled adjustments. Nanga: It's more like they're bewildered children... Originally, they might have had functionality like that. Rasse: Just, I get the idea that dwelling too much on this is taboo. Boss: Whaat, you should just wear a space suit like me if it gets that way. Hime: Space suit? Wouldn't the Brain hate that though? Nanga: You could say that. Boss: I'm not talkin' luxury here. Nuke: Heyy~, Boss. D'zis mean we have to wear a space suit all the time? Mucha: We gotta. Nothing on Borot is airtight. Boss: It's the same way for Sayaka. Diana's cockpit is just a bike. Hiroshi: ..... (...I was... fine without wearing a space suit.) (Whenever I fused into Koutetsu Jeeg...) (Am I... different from the others?) Miwa: What's the matter, Hiroshi-san? Hiroshi: Nah... it's nothing. Daimonji: ...Jupiterians? Kentarou: Yes. I think they're the ones operating in the background of the Crossbone Vanguard. Daimonji: It's true that... even losing a leader, the continuance of their organization and forces leaves grave doubts in my mind... Kazuya: But weren't the Jupiterians destroyed in the last war...? Hyouma: That's true... That big bike-type battleship, and that angel halo thing, we beat the crap out of both of them but... Their stronghold is Jupiter. In addition... the time before, it seems we passed it over. Kyoshiro: So they survived the shockwave? Kentarou: The Jupiterians had been in contact with aliens from early on... specifically, the Aerogaters. They probably must have used technology gained from them in order to deal with the shockwave in their own way. Kyoshiro: Like the Aegis system, huh... So they even have the means to do that much. Hyouma: Between the Brahamins and the Jupiterians... things are starting to really heat up in space. Kentarou: Mm-hmm. That's why we must reach some kind of accord with the Brahamins in that conference. Daimonji: That's true too. Let's not waste any more time reaching Mars... [EYECATCH]