SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 29 ***STAGE 29*** G ISLAND CITY Garrison: ...Banjou-sama, this is the last of the data. Banjou: Honestly... It's worse than I expected. Is this also the doing of Dokuuga? Garrison: Correct, sir. In military aspects as well as financial, they are said to be quite the formidable adversary. Banjou: Especially in the food industry, huh... Garrison: It might be wise for you to head back to the main office for a bit. Banjou: That's true. My main office is close to G Island City as well... I'll make good use of the time until the Orphan conference, and show my face there. Garrison: Then, I shall relay that to Captain Synapse. Banjou: Yeah... I'm counting on you, Garrison. Then, I'm going. Yuu: Captain Anore went missing? Nanga: Yeah. After Novis Noah made port in G Island City, she disappeared. Yuu: Disappeared...! Rasse: ...I guess it might have something to do with the whole Jonathan ordeal? Yuu: ..... Nanga: Right now, Komodo and the others are out searching for Captain Anore. Yuu, we're going to the conference hall. Yuu: R, right... Taiga: ...moreover, one can deduce that Orphan's breakaway from the Earth will drain large amount of Organic Energy. And then... it would come to be as this calculated table shows. (Murmur) These numbers are by no means the result of pessimistic observation. In fact, should Orphan break away from the Earth, all living things as such would be wiped out... Miwa: In that case, Orphan should be destroyed at once! Use nukes or whatever else to just blow it out of the water!! Taiga: No, that can't be done. As for why, the Federation Government has confirmed that Orphan is safe. Miwa: Safe!? If you say it could very well wipe out humanity as we know it, just who the hell claims that!? ???: ...that would be me. Miwa: !? You're...!! Taiga: Allow me to introduce you. This is Dr. Kensaku Isami... The acting lead figure among Orphan's researchers. Yuu: (! What's Dad doing here!?) Miwa: That man is a Reclaimer! There's no need to let him talk! Arrest him at once!! Kensaku: ...I came here on behalf of the request of the Federation Government which I accepted. I don't recall having ever dealt with you. Miwa: Wh, what did you say... Is that true!? Taiga: ...yes, as a matter of fact. Then, Dr. Isami... if you would explain. Kensaku: The first thing I'd like to discuss is... The fact that it is not impossible to control Orphan, and the fact that there would be nothing for it to gain from the destruction of mankind. Leo: Then, what are your thoughts on our conjecture that the Organic Energy from the Earth's surface will be drained, Doctor? Kensaku: Your theory would likely have been correct if this were one year ago. However, the very nature of Orphan has been undergoing subtle changes. Daimonji: And those changes have rendered Orphan harmless? Kensaku: Exactly. Miwa: Where's your proof!? (Footsteps) Kant: ...Allow me to explain that part. Kensaku: You are? Kant: This is the first time we've met, isn't it. I'm Kant Kestner. Kensaku: ...so you're the prodigy who got his Ph.D. at the age of 10, and published a major thesis on Organic theory... Kant: Let's continue the discussion, shall we. I took the liberty of super- imposing Orphan's activation activity with fluxes in plant life and vegetation. Kensaku: Plant life? Kant: Yes... Plants are also living things. I think they're somehow affected by Organic Energy, you see. Kensaku: ..... Allow me to illustrate my conclusion. Observe Orphan's movement and the fluxes in plant life side by side. As you can see, in the areas of the Pacific where Orphan has passed, the vegetation in that area of the Earth has flourished. Leo: Of all the...? So you're saying it actually stimulates living things? Kant: Yes. When I realized this fact, I was incredibly moved... It means that the Earth has given mankind a means by which to save the ecosystem it polluted so much... Kensaku: Exactly... Kant: However, in the opinion Dr. Isami expressed before, I think there are portions which he didn't properly expound upon. Because the amount of energy in Orphan is comparable to that of the sun, humans can't control it. Kensaku: There is some merit to what you say. At first, we thought Orphan's resurfacing would require all the Organic Energy within the Earth's entire mass. Kant: ..... Kensaku: But, as of now we've corrected that view. The basis for that is the relation with the plant life which you discussed. Kant: What do you think of this, Professor? To me, it looks more as though Orphan is taking pity on the Earth... Kensaku: ...as things stand, we're inclined to share a similiar opinion. Leo: But is your assertion a guarantee of Orphan's safeness, Dr. Isami? Kensaku: That is exactly correct. Daimonji: Then, what does Orphan use as energy with which to fly? Are you saying Orphan uses only the Organic Energy stored within itself? Kensaku: Our conjecture is that Orphan's galactic flight makes use of not just Organic Energy, but another form of energy as well. Yuu: That Dad of mine...! All he does is spew gibberish! Gaybridge: Settle down, Yuu-kun. Hear Dr. Isami out to the end. Yuu: Why should we let Dad talk!? Gaybridge: Because he's attendiong this conference as a researcher. Yuu: Still! Gaybridge: Understand the situation. Among those who donated funds to build Novis Noah are also those who support the Reclaimers. Yuu: You mean people who just want to save themselves, and got themselves a ride on Orphan!? Gaybridge: That's right. If we upset that group, the Novis Noah won't be able to make any move... In the worst-case scenario, the Alpha Numbers' movement could also be hampered. Yuu: What kind of....! Is this reality!? Daimonji: ...then, Dr. Isami. Just what is the other energy Orphan will make use of for its intergalactic flight? Kensaku: Regarding that, we're currently still investigating it. But, there is no mistaking that there is an energy which will guide Orphan and mankind to the Milky Way. (Murmur) Daimonji: (An energy which will guide mankind to the Milky Way...? Perhaps, it could be...) ???: (Fufufu... Going to the trouble of coming to this conference was well worth the time...) (An energy which guides mankind to its next stage of evolution, and a method of capturing it... It would be best for me to make my next move soon...) Irene: ...how many times must I tell you, the Novis Noah is not private property. Benmel: Can't you compromise that bit? Sandrake: If it's money you want, we'll give you as much as you like. Irene: No matter how much money you offer, the Novis Noah isn't for sale. Sandrake: Then, please allow me to speak with the captain of this vessel. I would like to negotiate. Irene: ...the captain isn't available. Currently, I'm acting as representative. Benmel: Then, I'll pay you as an individual. How about that? Irene: Before that, just who are you all? There's no way I could sell the Novis Noah to people who suddenly barge in... Benmel: I'm just an ordinary collector of some wealth. Irene: Then... What would that kind of person need the Novis Noah for? Benmel: That's... because this vessel is the first mecha in the world to embark using an Organic Engine. Irene: Eh...? Benmel: I, Benmel, am a well-informed mecha collector... When I hear of something one-of-a-kind in the world, I want to acquire it no matter what the cost. Irene: Y, you want the Novis Noah for your collection...!? Sandrake: As for myself, I like to acquire those of beauty, but... The reason I came here was to meet with one man. Irene: And that person is? Sandrake: ...his name is Banjou Haran. Do you know of him as well? Irene: Banjou-san...? (Alarm) Irene: ! An enemy attack!? EPISODE 29: THE FURIOUS SUN Vera: Grandcher squads en route! Prepare to launch all units! (Grandchers appear) Quincy: It's the sun...! Ahahaha! It's been so long since I came up to the ocean surface! It's really pretty... I'd like to show it to Yuu. Oh, that kid, I wonder where he could have gone? That kid just can't be helped... Never staying in one place, always making me worry... Kensaku: (That Grandcher... So Iiko came.) (I told her not to interrupt the conference proceedings, but...) Vera: All units, launch! Intercept the Grandcher squads! [Launch] (Yuu's Brain moves) Hime: What's the matter, Yuu!? Yuu: Th, this sensation is...!! Quincy: Would you look at that... When we come in Grandchers, the ones who take hostile action are the Alpha Numbers. They're a danger to Orphan! Yuu: That's... Quincy: I found you! Yuu! Yuu: Sis!? Quincy: Yuu! Attack me! Yuu: Sis! Sis! Look outside around you, outside!! Quincy: Be quiet!! Rasse: Kanan, what's going on!? Why are that Grandcher and Yuu...!? Kanan: That's Quincy...! Yuu's sister, Iiko!! Hime: ! Yuu's sister!? Amuro: For now, give top priority to protecting G Island City from the Grandchers! All units spread out! Commence interception! [Commence battle] [Sheila defeated] Sheila: Oh no! More than this, even a Grandcher can't take...! [Hime vs Quincy] Hime: You're Yuu's sister, aren't you!? Stop this ridiculous fighting between siblings! Quincy: It has nothing to do with family relations! Yuu betrayed Orphan! That cannot be forgiven! [Yuu vs Quincy] Yuu: What are you thinking!? First Dad shows up at the conference, and now even you come! Quincy: You could never understand Dr. Kensaku's way of thinking! I am an Antibody of Orphan... And you! I'll crack that armor of yours open and drag you out! Yuu: She's completely become Quincy! [Quincy defeated] Quincy: Kh-! The controls! Yuu: Sis! (Both units move) Kant: ..... Yuu: There's a person here!? Get outta the way! You'll get crushed by the Grandcher! Kant: There's something I want to ascertain for myself. Don't worry on my account. Yuu: What are you saying! It's a Grandcher! Kant: This is important. Please be quiet. Yuu: !? Kant: Now... please share your strength with this flower. (Grandcher reacts) Yuu: The flower glowed...? Is it the light of Organic Energy...? Quincy: Glowing flowers...? Yuu: ! Quincy: Don't you remember, Yuu? Yuu: R... Remember what? Quincy: When you gave me a flower? It was always just the two of us... Grandma was working part-time in the nearby village. Yuu: ..... Quincy: That present made me happy... It was a birthday present... Yuu: I'm sorry. I don't remember. Quincy: ....! Of course you wouldn't! You betrayed our parents, severed all ties with the family, and left Orphan!! Yuu: You're wrong! If you would just leave Orphan, Sis, you'd understand what I'm telling you! Quincy: You are a threat to Orphan! Yuu: Sis!? (Grandcher leaves) Yuu: ...she's completely become an antibody...! What's her problem... with this world! Hime: Yuu... [Resume battle] [Turn 3 Player Phase, or when Quincy retreats] Benmel: Fufufu... Alpha Numbers... Just as they say, they have good mechs. Sandrake: (It seems as though Banjou Haran is not among them...) (Gunshot) Sandrake: Ugh!? Banjou: ..... Irene: B, Banjou-san! To shoot a civilian is...! Banjou: Sandrake...! You... What are you doing here...!? Irene: Banjou-san!? Banjou: ...so as I thought, they've been revived...! Irene: Banjou-san, why did you shoot him!? Banjou: If Sandrake dies from that, I'll admit to having committed a crime... Irene: Eh...!? Banjou: But... if that man survives... I'll...! Sandrake: ...what will you do? Irene: S, Sandrake-san!? Banjou: You've got a lot of nerve to show your face in front of me, Sandrake!! Or rather! Commander Sandrake!! Sandrake: Fufufufu... Hahahahaha! It's been a while, Banjou Haran!! (Meganoid appears) Banjou: Wait! Sandrake!! (More meganoids appear) Irene: H... Humans growing into giants? Just what in the world...? Banjou: They're Megaborgs... Commander-class Meganoids have the ability to become Megaborgs...! Irene: Meganoids...!? Banjou: I'll never forgive you...! I'll never forgive you, Meganoids!! DAITAAAAAAARRRRN! COME HERE!! (Daitarn appears) Sandrake: So you showed up, Daitarn 3! Benmel: We'll avenge our buried comrades here and now! Banjou: Shut up! Don't think for a moment I'll let you leave this place alive! Meganoids!! Tetsuya: Meganoids, you said!? Banjou: Yes! They're the worst, most disastrous cyborgs ever made by mankind! Gai: The worst, most disastrous cyborgs!? Banjou: That's right! Meganoids are those who cast aside their hearts for the sake of their ambition... Demons who sell their souls for immortal bodies!! Kouji: B, but, didn't you already beat the Meganoids once!? Banjou: ...so they regenerated themselves on the sealed-off Mars... Or possibly...! Benmel: Fufufu... There's no need for you to know that. Sandrake: ...Koros-sama finds your existence offensive. I'll have you die here, Banjou Haran. Banjou: As I thought, you're Meganoids...! That warped ego never changes...! Sandrake: How very foolish, Banjou Haran! Meganoids are those who surpass humans, as Superhumans! Banjou: Don't say that even as a joke! Meganoids are lower than robots, more like demons than humans!! Sandrake: Hmph, always claiming the same absurdities... How about it, everyone? If you become Meganoids, you will be promised fabulous riches, eternal beauty, and great strength as well... If you become Meganoids, you would be freed from all your worries and cares. Ryouma: Is that man inviting us to!? Zengar: How absurd...! Sandrake: What? Zengar: You say that by becoming a Meganoid, you would be freed from all your worries and cares? That's more like escapism. Superhumans would be surprised to hear that. Sandrake: Escapism, you say? Looking upon my magnificent form, can you say that? Zengar: There's no further use in arguing! If you want to boast of your own figure and strength, do it as much as you want!! Zengar: With the other demons in Hell!! (More Meganoids appear) Banjou: Meganoids, remember well...! The words I engraved on the back of your skulls... Sandrake: Words!? Benmel: Could he mean!? Banjou: That's right! For the sake of the world, for the sake of the people, Daitarn 3 will crush the ambitions of the Meganoids! If you don't fear the shine of this sun, then come on!! Judau: Th, this is the first time I've seen Banjou-san so angry... Hayato: The grief he has against the Meganoids is a terrible thing to behold. Tetsuya: Yeah. That right there might very well be be Banjou's true face. Benmel: Cheeky bastards! Sandrake: For those who oppose the Meganoids, the penalty is death!! Reclaimer: What should we do, Quincy Issa? Quincy: Who cares about that! Continue the attack on the Alpha Numbers! Yuu: Sis, look at your situation! This isn't the time for us to be fighting! Quincy: Be quiet! I don't have any recollection of having a traitorous younger brother! [Resume battle] [Banjou vs Sandrake] Sandrake: Banjou Haran! Being the son of our very creator Haran, why do you oppose the Meganoids so far!? Banjou: Don't mention that name! Wiping away the deeds of the demons that man created... That is the meaning of my existence! [Gai vs Sandrake] Sandrake: I've heard the rumors about you, Gai Shishio-kun... As well as the fact that your body is a machine body like ours. Gai: I don't recall ever selling my soul to the Devil! God gave me this body for the sake of protecting everybody! [Jeeg vs Sandrake] Sandrake: Koutetsu Jeeg, or rather, Hiroshi Shiba-kun. I hear that you hate your own body as a cyborg... Jeeg: And if so, what about it!? Sandrake: You still don't understand the magnificence of surpassing humans... Come along with us. Jeeg: Don't make me laugh! Unlike you guys, I don't recall casting away my heart!! [Sandrake defeated] Sandrake: Impossible! Am I, an immortal Meganoid, to be destroyed in a place like this!? Banjou: Commander Sandrake! The body given to you by the Devil is a fake! The sun will expose all falsehoods! This is the end of the line for your false life!! Sandrake: H... How regrettable...! (Explosion) Banjou: Tools of the Devil, Meganoids... I won't tolerate their existence...! [After fighting Benmel, or Turn 6 Enemy Phase] Benmel: Hohoh... not too shabby. In that case, what this calls for... is bringing out something from my secret collection. (Enemy appears) Judau: That's! Roux: A Queen Mantha!? Puru: Th, that's...! Puru II: What's it doing here...!? Benmel: This here's a replica, but it functions just like the real thing! How do you like it, were you surprised!? Judau: You...! How dare you bring that thing out in front of Puru and Puru II...! Benmel: Hohoh... whatever the case, it seems this one's got quite the origin. It was worth it just to find that out. Judau: That's the mech that manipulated Puru and Puru II's hearts! More than the other things, I won't forgive you for restoring that thing!! Banjou: Get back, Judau! Don't interfere in my fight with the Meganoids! Judau: !? Banjou: Meganoids...! You're all always like that...! You'll step on anyone to achieve your own ambitions!! I won't forgive any of you! I won't tolerate the Meganoids' very existence!! Judau: Banjou-san...! [Judau vs Queen Mantha] Judau: I'll wipe out anything that makes Puru and Puru II suffer! [Puru II vs Queen Mantha] Puru II: I'm not Gremy's puppet any longer...! I won't let this thing affect me any more! [Puru vs Queen Mantha] Puru: The Mobile Suit that put me and Puru II through so much... I won't forgive it! [Banjou vs Benmel] Benmel: Very impressive, Daitarn 3. That beauty and power would be a fine addition to my collection... But, I have to defeat you. Truly such a shame... Your gallant figure will live on as part of the collection in my memory! Banjou: Daitarn 3 will smash the ambitions of the Meganoids apart! Of course, that includes your warped collector's spirit as well! [Amuro vs Benmel] Benmel: I know of you! You're the White Meteor of the Federation, Amuro Ray, aren't you! Amuro: What's with this Meganoid...!? Benmel: This is perfect! You'll make an excellent decoration for my Mobile Suit collection! Of course, with a fixed pose! Amuro: I have no intent of associating myself with some old man's hobby! [Kouji vs Benmel] Benmel: Hohoh... If it isn't the original Fortress of Iron. You'll make a great collector's piece. Kouji: Shut up! Do you even collect Mechabeasts!? [Vera vs Benmel] Benmel: Uwoah! So this is the rumored Mother Vanguard! Vera: Eh...!? Benmel: That beautiful form, combining majesty and grace... this ship would be most appropriate for me to have! The sight of me surveying positions from the prow of this ship would be truly splendid! Vera: (Does that mean... He's the captain of a pirate ship...?) Benmel: How about it? Can't you give the Mother Vanguard to me? Vera: I utterly refuse! [Benmel defeated] Benmel: Damn you, Banjou Haran! I'll pay you back for this! My soul as a Meganoid and Collector is eternally indestructable! (Retreats) [Stage cleared] (Beeping) Koros: Good work, Banjou Haran... Banjou: Koros, huh... Koros: It seems you're not surprised to see me... Banjou: ...who else besides you would have revived the Meganoids? Koros: ..... Banjou: Beyond that, what do you want? Did you come to mock me for having not completely wiped all of you out? Koros: No... To announce to you the beginning of a new plan to make humanity into Meganoids... Banjou: So as I thought, that's what you're after...! Koros: ...soon, there will be a great voyage into vast Outer Space... People are too fragile of an existence to undertake that... To attain a new stage of evolution, humankind must become Meganoids. Banjou: Quit with the joking! You people with your overinflated egos aren't a new humanity...! You're just Devils!! Koros: ...whatever the case, it seems your heart hasn't changed over the past 3 years... But the plan will soon commence. If, like before, you stand against us... you will be removed. Banjou: If you're coming, then try and come, Koros! When you do, that's when things will truly be settled! Koros: ...very well. Then we will part for a short while, before we meet again... (End transmission) Banjou: (With this, I know what I must do...!) (I...) G ISLAND CITY Naoko: ...I suppose you don't intend to change your view, Kensaku-san? Kensaku: Mother-in-law, we didn't revive Orphan in order for it to become a new enemy to humanity... Neither Midori nor Iiko would do anything like that. Naoko: ..... Kensaku: That's the truth. And that's why I came to today's conference. Yuu: Dad...! Kensaku: Yuu, wouldn't you like to return to Orphan? Your mother is worried. Yuu: Where is anyone worried!? Kensaku: ..... (Helicopter flies off) Yuu: ..... Hime: Your dad left... Yuu: That guy's no father to me...! Vera: Dr. Shishio, what's the status on Orphan countermeasures? Leo: The chairman of the Orphan committee has decided to take a monitoring stance, so we'll have to go along with it... Daimonji: But still, even with data lacking in Dr. Isami's report, we got several observations. Sakon: Besides which, we should Kant-kun's thesis proper merit in our research. Leo: And, the existence of the mysterious energy that will give Orphan flight... Taiga: We may have to adjust our own anti-Orphan views as well... (Footsteps) Gaybridge: It seems Dr. Isami returned to Orphan... Vera: Commander Gaybridge, I heard that Captain Anore disappeared from the vessel in the middle of battle... Gaybridge: Mm-hmm... unfortunately, those are the facts. Naoko: She seemed terribly bothered, but I hope she's safe... Irene: While it's unfortunate, as of yet we still don't know Captain Anore's location. Gaybridge: Leave it be. You take the position of acting captain, and ensure Novis Noah's surveillance of Orphan. Irene: Me? Gaybridge: Among those in the crew, can you think of anyone better suited to the job? Irene: ...is it really alright not waiting for Captain Anore to return? Gaybridge: ...though it's callous, we can't afford to stall here for the sake of one woman. Irene: ...understood. Gaybridge: I'm counting on you, Captain Irene. I'm leaving the ship, to inform the Federation Government about Orphan directly. Vera: You are? Gaybridge: The issue is shifting into the arena of politics. I'll work from within the bureaucracy, and watch the Alpha Numbers' backs. Vera: ...understood. Gaybridge: Naoko-san... though I have no excuse to offer, would you come along with me? Naoko: Yes... If I can be of at least a little use to you... [EYECATCH]