SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 14 ***STAGE 14*** IN TRANSIT, EARTH AREA Pete: Professor Daimonji, the Daikumaryu will be entering Earth's orbit shortly. Daimonji: Mm-hmm. Midori-kun, have you recieved the coordinates from Londenion? Midori: Yes sir. It looks like the battleship called the Albion is headed this way, and we'll be meeting up with them. Daimonji: Is that so... that's heartening to know. Pete: ...by the way, what will we do about the refugees from Mars? Garrison: You can rest assured. Our Masar Rocket is being transported to the Earth. Pete: Before doing that, wouldn't it be a good idea to reaffirm the IDs of the refugees? Daimonji: Reaffirm? Pete: Yes. Like with Erika and Karas, I think there's a high possibility an enemy spy could be among them. Midori: Putting aside that teacher... Aren't you speaking too harshly of Erika-san? Pete: I don't think so. The fact that she was one of the enemy is an undeniable truth. Besides which, I hear former Crossbone Vanguard members are residing on the Mother Vanguard. It might be thanks to Captain Vera that things are settled right now, but nonetheless... Without efficient vigilance from the rear, we could have an insurrection on our hands later. Midori: You don't mean... Daimonji: ..... Jun: ...after all, it's from there that we encountered the Bharm and Jupiter Imperial forces. Ryouma: We've been absorbed in our own movements though. Since their destination is the same as ours, Earth. Miwa: The real trouble is just starting... The Great Evil Kingdom and Dinosaur Empire still remain on Earth... And with the matter of Orphan, we have to do something about it. Jun: In short, our enemies are increasing all around us. Juuzou: Geez. Can't we get some allies to lend us a hand? Midori: We are. The battleship called Albion, of the Londo Bell unit, is coming to meet up with us. Juuzou: Eh? No kiddin'? Midori: Yes. Ryouma: Then, Kou and Captain Burning and the others will be joining up...! Miwa: It's said that the Londo Bell is the strongest squadron of the Federation Army... um? Juuzou: Yup, our old comrades. Pete: (But, thanks to that we'll have to contend with even more enemies.) (So really, joining with the Londo Bell squad is both good luck and bad luck...) Fan Lee: Se-! Kazuya: Oryaa--! (Punch) Fan Lee: Your aggression is too soft, Kazuya Ryuuzaki!! Kazuya: !! Fan Lee: HAAA--!! (Punch) Yamagatake: One blow! That's the match! Kenta: Fan Lee-san wins! Kazuya: Kh...! Fan Lee: What's the matter, Kazuya? Your punches have been misguided. Kazuya: ..... Let's have another bout sometime... (Walks away) Yamagatake: H, hey, Kazuya... Kenta: ...I guess, the shock must have gotten to him... Nanga: There's no help for it. After all, the partner he fell in love with was an enemy. Rasse: Furthermore, the sister of that killer... hm. Fan Lee: But, that misguidance will come up in battle. ...if that happens, it could cost him his life. Nanga: Yeah. All we can do in the meantime is wait. Rasse: This isn't really the time to talk in such an easygoing way. Kazuya: (...Erika... For you to be the sister of that Richter...) (At this rate... will we have to keep supporting enemy sides...?) Kh...! I... what should I do? Zengar: ...follow the path that the self believes in. Kazuya: ! Major Zengar... Zengar: Shouldn't the answer already be apparent? Kazuya: The answer... Zengar: To halt here, or to advance forth. The one to choose that will be you yourself, Kazuya Ryuuzaki. (Walks off) Kazuya: ..... (The path... that I believe in, huh...) Tobia: What's all this about!? Why Bernadette!? Noin: Don't get the wrong idea. I just want to know her identity, that's all. Bernadette: ..... Tobia: Are you suspecting Bernadette of something!? Noin: ...there's the matter of Erika and Karas. So, right now, we're running background checks on all the refugees. Tobia: ! Bernadette isn't a Jupiter Empire spy! Bernadette: Tobia... Tobia: Besides which, this kid was being chased by them! Bernadette: Tobia... it's okay, you've done enough. Thank you. Tobia: Bernadette...! Bernadette: Since I'm a Jupiterian... being suspected is the natural thing. I'll let them investigate me just like they are everyone else. Noin: ...sorry, thanks. Then, could you come with me to see Captain Vera? Tobia: (...I know this isn't the time or place to say naive things...) (I know that to prevent the Jupiter Empire's encroachment, we have to do things like this...) (...was my saving Bernadette... just simple self-righteousness?) (But... saying that, the same goes for the people on the Daikumaryu...) Zabine: Such thoughts are perfectly justified. Tobia: ! Zabine-san!? Zabine: As I can endorse the thinking of Vera-sama who attacks the Jupiter Empire, I intend to stake my life on it as well... However, I don't believe their strategy is very sound. Tobia: (I'm... even though I'm not voicing my thoughts...!) Zabine: If the intent is truly to end the fighting quickly, the enemy should be thoroughly struck down... without faltering. Consequently, the damage would be minimized. Tobia: I, I... I'm not sure I follow what you're saying... (Runs off) Zabine: Fufufu... If I'm going to deal with Vera-sama and that girl, now is the time... Banjou: Kincaid, got a moment? Kincaid: What is it? Banjou: Right now, who is around Captain Vera? Kincaid: Old man Umon, but... did something happen? Banjou: ...there's some odd movement within the Mother Vanguard. There's someone seperate from the main arrangement. Kincaid: What was that? You don't mean... Bernadette: ....! Vera: ...and what might this mean, Zabine? You intend to betray us? Zabine: HAHAHA... Betray? You've got it wrong. From the start, my objective has been the restoration of the rightful heir of Cosmo Babylonia. Vera: ! Zabine: For that objective, I've chosen the best method. If you're going to talk of traitors, rather, wouldn't that be you? Even while turning your back on your country, you take the name Crossbone, rousing many noble ideologists... One might even say controlling one poison with another... Vera: So then, what do you intend to do? Take over the Mother Vanguard and fight against the Federation and the Jupiter Empire? Zabine: ...If I fought the Jupiter Empire, defeat would be inevitable... That wouldn't allow my wish to be granted. So, I'm taking you along and turning you over to the Jupiter Empire. Vera: !! Umon: Zabine, you're double-crossing us!? You embarassment! (Gunshot) Zabine: Don't move. I wouldn't mind killing all of you here. Umon: You, you little... Vera: Zabine! Don't you know what the Jupiter Empire is trying to do!? Zabine: I'm aware. Overthrowing the Federation Government, and taking over the Earth... Whatever the case, we wouldn't have to do a thing. Wouldn't that work out splendidly? Vera: !.... Zabine: Besides that... Fufufu, haven't you seen it? The willingness of the Jupiter Empire's soldiers to give their lives for the cause... Absolutely never defying orders from above... Strict obedience... Their society is far closer to that of true nobility. The only slight difference is... fufufu, being able to penetrate inside, things can be changed, little by little. Vera: How... just for your own convenience... Zabine: I can let them acquire not only information about this place, but also a central leader figure of the opposition forces... For the Jupiter Empire, there wouldn't be any reason to refuse, would there? Vera: ..... Zabine: For your future, when I have a noble house set up, you could become Queen... All you would have to do is survive up to that point... Vera: Don't you recall that I cast aside nobility? Zabine: Though you don't seem to realize it yourself, you fight for the sake of many people, your own body acting as a shield... That manner of conduct befits the term Nobility. As Paptimus Scirocco said before... It would be appropriate for a woman such as yourself to lead the new world. Vera: That's ridiculous... Zabine: As for that way of thinking... you'll have plenty of time to change your mind. Then, shall we depart? Vera: ....! EPISODE 14: BEACON OF INSURRECTION Kincaid: Damnit! Even while knowing him, I couldn't keep him in check! Umon: I'm, so dishonored... Kincaid: No, it's not your fault, old man Umon... Giving in to that... letting Zabine fool me was my own fault...! (Enemy units appear) Midori: Jupiter Empire forces detected!! Pete: This timing's convenient... so he was planning a mutiny while in collusion with the enemy! Daimonji: All hands, prepare for battle! (X2 appears) Vera: ...so it's come to this, Zabine. Zabine: Yes. The conditions the Jupiter Empire gave were for you and Bernadette to be returned... Kincaid: I won't let you escape, Zabine!! Zabine: Going against us, you should avoid making any dangerous moves. ...Otherwise Vera-sama's safety would be endangered. Kincaid: Why you...! Zabine: Annamarie, at this rate we'll be meeting up with the Jupiter Empire forces soon. Would you be so kind as to escort our two "princesses"? Annamarie: Captain Zabine... Are you really going to take Vera-sama along? Zabine: She is a perfect symbol of nobility. You should be aware of that yourself. Annamarie: It's because of that, handing her over to the Jupiter Empire is...! (Battle scene) Zabine: ...what are you trying to pull, Annamarie? Annamarie: If the Jupiter Empire purges humanity, the Earth itself would be ruined...! To join hands with those kinds of people is...! Vera: Annamarie, you... Zabine: Is that all you have to say to justify yourself? Annamarie: ! Zabine: The humanity that can't realize its potential needs to be cleansed of trash... Annamarie: ! So you say, with a trumped-up name for people who just want genocide! Zabine: Then I'll take the princess back by force! Tobia: You think... you can get away with that--! (Unit appears) Zabine: ! He pre-emptively read my movement!? Tobia: GIVE BERNADETTE BAAAAAAAACK!! Vera: Annamarie! Leave this to Tobia and get back to the Mother Vanguard! Annamarie: Yes Ma'am! Kincaid: That Tobia guy's not too shabby! Zabine: Damned Annamarie...! Karas: It looks like it was a failure. Giri: Hahahahaha...! Looks like he couldn't do much. People other than Jupiterians are no good, I guess. Karas: Well, however it goes, the plan was to disappear with the ship once Tetenis-sama returned... Giri: Why don't you leave the rest to our "Death Gale Squadron"? Karas: Understood, Major Giri. Pete: Professor Daimonji, all units are on standby to sortie! Daimonji: Alright, sortie! [Launch] Kazuya: (I'm... I'm taking the path I believe in. That's... something I pray Erika understands...!) Karas: Fall back to our rear flanks, Zabine-kun. Recieving Tetenis-sama and your information is greatly momentous to us. So, there's no need to remain in combat. Leaving that to them will be plenty enough. You should escape the battlefield. Zabine: Understood. Bernadette: Tobia! Tobia: You think you can get away!! [Commence Battle] [Kincaid vs Zabine] Kincaid: I won't let you get away, Zabine! Zabine: It looks as though this is the time to settle these barbaric differences with you! Kincaid!! [Tobia vs Zabine] Tobia: Bernadette!! Bernadette: Tobia!! Zabine: Tobia... so you've come to chase me. Tobia: If you want to defect to the Jupiter Empire then go by yourself! I won't let you use Bernadette for your own convenience! Zabine: Fufufu... do you know her true identity? Tobia: ! True identity...!? Zabine: She's someone you'll never be able to have!! [Zabine defeated] Zabine: Enough...! To get into the Jupiter Empire, Bernadette... (X2 flees) Zabine: Remember this, Kincaid. I'll definitely settle things with you eventually! Bernadette: TOBIAA--!! Tobia: BERNADEEEETTE!! (X2 leaves) Kincaid: Zabine...! [Giri vs Kincaid] Giri: You all have shown too much of your hand in your fights up until now! These three units... Were made by researching the Crossbone's fighting techniques! Kincaid: ! Giri: Remember this well! We are the Death Gale Squad... The wind which carries death! [Giri attacking] Giri: Let's go! Burns, Rosemarie! We'll make sure they experience the full terror of the Death Gale Squad! Burns: ...Roger. Rosemarie: Fufufu... let's have some fun, shall we! [Giri vs Tobia] Tobia: Outta the way--!! Giri: Fufufu... Sorry, but I can't do that. That child is someone whom we have a need for. Tobia: What was that...!? [When enough enemy units are destroyed] (Axis enemies appear) Rezun: Jupiter Empire and Federation forces... Well then, what to do? Neo Zeon Captain: Lieutenant Rezun, we have an alliance with the Jupiter Empire. This can't be overlooked. Rezun: Hmph... Isn't the real motive that we want compensation for the stolen Gundam? Captain: That's right. The Commander would side with us as well. Rezun: Roger. Leave it to the remaining 4 Gundams. Captain: Right. I can reliably reach the Commander's position. Four: That squadron... it's Neo Zeon! Ryouma: And it looks like they're using awfully outdated mobile suits... Roux: Perhaps it's just that since they're leftover forces, their battlepower's lacking? Tetsuya: No, Neo Zeon had plenty of forces when it withdrew from the Earth in the last war. You'd be best off not considering this some mere leftover squadron. Banjou: More importantly, it's an indicator of a favorable relationship between them and the Jupiter Empire forces... Four: Could Neo Zeon and the Jupiter Empire have some kind of agreement...? Kenichi: After we left Dakarl, Outer Space was mostly off our radars, so to speak. During that time, it's very likely Neo Zeon's been rebuilding their forces. Sanshiro: So then, we should beat them here as well!! Roux: B, but... in a place like this, we can't keep pursuing the enemies the Mother Vanguard is! (Albion allies appear) Kou: Did we make it in time!? Kouji: K, Kou! Ryouma: You came after all!? Kou: Yeah, we caught readings of Neo Zeon forces acting in a hostile manner. Synapse: This is the Londo Bell assault carrier, Albion... I'm the Captain, Eiper Synapse. Daikumaryu Squadron... we'll henceforth give our support. Midori: Professor Daimonji! It's relief from allies! Daimonji: O, ohh...! Monsha: Heh... So you Outer Space People are finally emerging. I'll be your opponent anytime. Adel: Lieutenant Monsha, the proper term is Spacenoids. Monsha: Shaddup! The meaning is the kicker, the meaning! Keith: Then I don't think you should label them as aliens... Monsha: Uh? You say something, Keith? Burning: All of you! If you've got the time to shoot off at the mouth, try shooting at the enemy! Keith: Y, yessir! Bate: Then, shall the mysterious fourth squadron make their re-debut? [Resume battle] [Bate destroys an enemy] Monsha: Ho~h, not too shabby. In that kinda shape, you've still got a ways to go before retiring. Bate: Of course. I don't chase after a buncha little punks like you. Monsha: Ridiculous. I ain't losin' to some greenhorn. Bate: Then why don't you demonstrate the Londo Bell's Lotor's so-called efficiency? Monsha: Heh, always the backtalking asshole, aren't you. [Rosemarie defeated] Rosemarie: Beyond this, you couldn't pay me to stay! [Burns defeated] Burns: Damnit! Don't underestimate what we're prepared for...! [Giri defeated] Giri: Hahahahaha... Not bad at all! Perfect opponents to test out our mechs on! Let's meet again! Of course, that's only if all of you live until then! [Adel vs Rezun] Adel: So that's the unit captain...! Rezun: Hoh, so you looked upon me. But, that will cost you your life! [Bate vs Rezun] Rezun: You expect to present a threat to me in such outdated machines? Bate: You know what they say about people who live in glass houses! [Kou vs Rezun] Kou: Respond! Gato... Where is Anavel Gato!? Rezun: There's no reason to tell you that! [Rezun defeated] Rezun: Ch-! It's not gonna end in a place like this! [Stage cleared] Tobia: Damnit! I've gotta go save Bernadette!! Kincaid: Hold it, not by yourself...! (Enemy unit appears) Tobia: Another enemy!? Karas: Fufufufu... you did a good job, Tobia-kun. Tobia: Instructor Karas!? Karas: You have talent. Splendid talent... So, I'll give you proper training! Tobia: Who'd go along with that!? (Attack sequence) Tobia: U... UWAAAA--! Kincaid: TOBIAAA--! (Enemy unit leaves) [END BATTLE] IN TRANSIT, SPACE AREA Vera: Then, Annamarie... Isn't there anything you can tell us about the plan that was just now hatched? Annamarie: Yes, ma'am. I was just going to escort Captain Zabine as he instructed... Umon: Why'd you turn on that Zabine? Haven't you been his subordinate since the days of Cosmo Babylonia? Annamarie: That's... The Captain's... Vera: ..... Annamarie: I couldn't stand the Captain's blind worship of the aristocracy. Vera: ...that's fine. I don't need to hear any reason beyond that. You're following us rather than him... I appreciate that very much. Then... from here on, I'm expecting you to continue to work hard, Annamarie. Annamarie: Thank you very much, Captain. Vera: However, pursuing Zabine himself is strictly forbidden. Right now focusing our attention to chasing after him would be too dangerous. Annamarie: Yes ma'am... Roux: By the way, Captain Vera. What are you going to do about Tobia and Bernadette? Vera: ..... Kincaid: I recovered what was left of Tobia's mobile suit, but he wasn't inside. He was probably taken by Karas along with Bernadette. Roux: What makes you say that? Kincaid: Tobia isn't the kind of guy to go and die like that. Roux: ...that's true. That kid has the same kind of tenacity as Judau. Kincaid: Yeah... (Be safe, Tobia...) [EYECATCH]