SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 43 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***STAGE 43*** G ISLAND CITY Vera: (Kincaid... It's already been two weeks since we lost you...) (Even with the children's power... We haven't been able to find you...) (For all we know, you could already be...) (footsteps approaching) Tobia: Captain Vera... Vera: T-Tobia... Is there something you need? Tobia: We came to summon the captain. Mikoto: The planning meeting is about to start... Vera: ...Alright. I'll be right there. Bernadette: ...Captain Vera, are you worried about Kincaid-san? Vera: ..... ...Back when I was on Side 4, there was a hill and a lake much like ones here... When we were students, we would play with everyone there all the time. Seabook would take me with him on a boat that he would row... Hahaha... It was so fun back in those days... Tobia: Seabook... That's Kincaid-san's real name, right? Vera: Yes... Seabook Arno... But... But, if I knew things would end up this way, I wouldn't have done anything... Anything at all... Bernadette: Captain Vera... Vera: ...The day I decided to use the Mother Vanguard to fight the Jupiter Empire... He abandoned his real name... But I never understood why... He wouldn't tell me when I asked him. Since he would always be there for me, no matter what I did... I thought we shared mutual feelings... But... Maybe even back then, I couldn't grasp his feelings as much as I thought I could... Tobia: Um... Well... You were lovers... right? Vera: Yes... Back then, for a time... But after I took the mantle of Captain... I became a very busy woman, and didn't do anything... Tobia: Ah! No! I wasn't really asking about that, uh.... Vera: ..... Tobia: ...But, I think I kind of understand... Vera: Tobia... Tobia: Before you were a Captain, you were called Cecily Fairchild, right? Vera: Yes... It was a false name given to me by my grandfather, to conceal my aristocratic heritage... Tobia: But, to Kincaid-san... to Seabook Arno, that was your real name... Vera: ! Tobia: He took the name Kincaid Nau to go along with you when you reclaimed the name Vera Rona... To him, it was a false name... That's what I think... Vera: ..... Tobia: S... Sorry... I spoke out of place. Vera: Not at all... Thank you... But, it's too late now... Tobia: Kincaid-san wouldn't die!! Mikoto: Tobia...! Tobia: Would he die from something like that!? Vera: ...That's enough, Tobia... People can die when they shouldn't... I began a fight, knowing that... Mikoto: ....! ...Captain Vera, I think you should have more faith in Kincaid-san. Vera: Mikoto...! Mikoto: ...I used to worry about Gai all the time, and all I would do was cry. But... But I realized that to me, a battle was... a time to help him, to believe in him... Vera: ..... Mikoto: So, Captain... Let's trust that Kincaid-san is alive. And there are things that need to be done while waiting for him. Vera: ...Things that need to be done... (Yes... I still must continue acting as Vera Rona...!) Thank you, Mikoto. I'd forgotten something important. If I kept moping around like this... He'd be angry when he got back. Mikoto: Yes... Tobia: (...Kincaid-san, I also believe you're alive...) (And the reason you took the false name...) (Was so that after the battle ended, you could both return to your true selves together, right?) (So, Kincaid-san... nothing's finished yet. Please make sure to come back...!) Gai: Chief, what's the situation in the areas where the Mycenae are rampaging? Taiga: Hmm... Currently, several major government and military facilities are under Mycenae control. Altogether, we estimate the Mycenae have conquered roughly a fourth of the entire Earth. Tetsuya: The Mycenae forces that attacked in the Balmar War were nothing more than an advance force... But this time, the Seven Generals are all acting unified under their ruler, Yami no Teiou. Gai: So what you're saying is that they're as serious about this as we are... Hiroshi: But do we have many chances left after all the times we've been beaten back? Taiga: It's a strength of humans that they don't despair in times like this...! While it's true that conventional armies don't stand a chance right now, there are guerilla forces springing up all over the world. The Preventers and other old companions of all of you are supposedly leading them. Kouji: They're...! Hyouma: That's right... We're not the only ones fighting to protect the Earth, huh. Taiga: They're not the only ones fighting for the people either. Other allies with strong convictions have made themselves known. Their battle is one of supplies and provisions for refugees... A battle with no weapons. Kazuya: Chief Taiga! That organization is... Taiga: Exactly right, Kazuya. The band of people that uses Erika-san as their symbol... the Peaceful Liberation Front. Kazuya: Erika's fighting for peace, just like we are... Nana: Isn't that great, Brother...? Kyoshiro: Heh... I'm impressed, and here I thought she was some prissy lady who had no concern for the world around her. Taiga: The Peaceful Liberation Front is a collection of people that seeks to overcome planetary disputes and attain peace... It's been confirmed that Vice-Minister Darlian and Lady Sherindon Rona have also joined their ranks. Tobia: Sherindon-san... I knew she'd understand... Zechs: Heh... How very like Relena to do things that way. Noin: Yes. Relena-sama and Erika-san chose to fight a battle without weapons. Wufei: The brother stands on the front lines, and the sister strives for justice without force... Yet, their goals are one and the same. Heero: ..... (Relena... You continue your battle... We'll eliminate your enemies.) Taiga: Their dedicated action is gradually gaining them sympathizers throughout the world. Sanshiro: So what should we be doing now? Taiga: Judging from the enemy's movements, the Mycenae seem to perceive Japan as the most critical point for the Earth's defense. Pete: All their top leaders have been sent there, so it's a natural conclusion to draw from observation. Daimonji: Plus, we struck down Ankoku Daishogun... That alone dealt a serious blow to the Mycenae, as well as bolstering the spirits of those fighting them. Tetsuya: And so? Daimonji: First, we free Japan from the hands of the Mycenae... That will act as a signal across the world to fight back against them. Taiga: Going by Volfogg's calculations, we've pinpointed the Mycenae Empire's front line base. Volfogg: Yes, sir. They're using the underground cavity left by Machineland's surfacing as their headquarters. Ryouma: Osaka, huh... Juuzou: First the Dinosaur Empire tears the place up, then the Mycenae make their base underneath it...! What do they think they're doing to my hometown!? Taiga: Well then, Captain Synapse... If you would explain the details of Operation Enemy Frontal Base Strike, please. Synapse: Mm-hmm. The operation will commence tomorrow at 15:00. Five hours beforehand, the remaining Federation forces stationed throughout Japan will begin diversionary actions to buy us time. When the enemy spreads their lines thin to deal with all of these uprisings, at their central headquarters... The Alpha Numbers will make a concentrated assault. Sayaka: This plan... Kouji: It's kinda giving me deja vu... Tetsuya: Of course it would. It's the same plan we used when the Mycenae took over the Photon Laboratory during the Balmar War. Kouji: Oh yeah...! Thanks to Ryou, Kenichi, and the others keeping them busy, Tokyo had weaker defenses for us to attack! Hiroshi: Just the kind of plan we need to turn things around, huh? Ryouma: Yeah... We'll give them a true taste... Of the terror they inflicted on the people of the world...! Daimonji: The Daikumaryu will spearhead the assault on the central base. Sakon-kun, how's the work on the Daikumaryu going? Sakon: All finished. Now the Daikumaryu can fight without handicaps even after launching Gaiking. Bright: The other battleships will remain on standby on the surface, and intercept any forces retreating to Osaka. Burning: There are dangers to consider when sending one battleship alone... Synapse: Mm-hmm... That's certainly true. Vera: ..... CHOICES [Send the Mother Vanguard to the main base as well] [Keep the remaining battleships on standby] [Send the Mother Vanguard to the main base as well] Vera: Alright, Captain Synapse... The Mother Vanguard will head for the enemy headquarters as well. Synapse: ...You're willing to go? Vera: Yes... Please leave it to me. Tobia: Captain Vera... Bright: It looks like you're feeling better. In that case, I can entrust our forces to you. Vera: Thank you very much. Daimonji: Alright, the Daikumaryu and the Mother Vanguard will act as twin spearheads for Operation Enemy Frontal Base Strike. Bright: The battles will get harder from this point on. I'm expecting big things out of all of you! Judau: Roger! Banjou: Now the counterattack begins. Do your best out there, guys! OSAKA Mycenae Soldier: Reporting in, Sir! The humans in the Hokkaido region have launched a huge counterattack! Gorgon: What did you say!? Tokai, Kyushu, Shikoku, and now Hokkaido too!? Soldier: The commander there is requesting reinforcements... Jigoku Daigensui: Alright... I'll head to Hokkaido. Gorgon: But, Jigoku Daigensui... If we dispatch even you, what will become of our main base? Jigoku Daigensui: ..... Gorgon, you take command while I'm away. Gorgon: I beg your pardon, sir...!? Jigoku Daigensui: I'll put the Undead General Hadias under your command as well. ...How would you like that? Gorgon: S... Sir...! I gladly accept that appointment. Jigoku Daigensui: Hahaha... Gorgon. I haven't forgotten the favor you did for me when I was a human... Gorgon: Jigoku Daigensui... Jigoku Daigensui: While it was true you were a Mycenae spy, the fact remains that you saved me when I was Dr. Hell. I transferred you from Minister Argos' command to here in order to repay that favor. Gorgon: But sir, with our forces spread any more thinly, one attack from the humans could... Jigoku Daigensui: Nothing to worry about. I have an ace in the hole ready. If worse comes to worst, use it. Gorgon: ...Understood. Thank you, sir, for your consideration. Jigoku Daigensui: Hahaha... No need to thank me. Just carry out your duty as a commander. Gorgon: Sir...! (Guhuhu... Looks like my luck has turned around.) Jigoku Daigensui: ..... EPISODE 43: THE SUPER ROBOT ARMY'S FURIOUS COUNTERATTACK!! Gorgon: What's happened!? Soldier: Duke Gorgon! The Alpha Numbers are approaching this base! Gorgon: Curse you Alpha Numbers...! Could the human revolts have been designed to divide our forces? Soldier: What shall we do, sir? Recall the troops dispatched to other regions? Gorgon: If I do that, I'll just wind up becoming a laughingstock! Send out Hadias! We'll destroy them here, and I'll get myself promoted to an even higher position! (Daikumaryu appears) Pete: The Daikumaryu has successfully broken through! Midori: The Mother Vanguard is also beginning to break through! Daimonji: Alright... Daikumaryu Squadron, launch! [LAUNCH GROUP ONE] Sakon: Mother Vanguard, entry confirmed! (Mother Vanguard appears) Vera: The Daikumaryu made it too, hm... Alright, we'll launch as well! [LAUNCH GROUP TWO] Daimonji: Captain Vera, Captain Synapse and Captain Bright are standing by on the surface. Vera: Roger that. Let's hit the base before the Mycenae can return. Midori: Enemy troops, incoming! (Enemy units appear) Tetsuya: Mycenae Empire! We'll take Japan back from you with our own hands! Hadias: So you made it, Alpha Numbers! As long as I, the Undead General Hadias, am here, this land shall not fall! Gorgon: That's the spirit, Hadias. I'll entrust the front lines to you. Hadias: (Damn... Curse you, Gorgon...! Putting on airs like a commander so soon...!?) Gorgon: Ikima, Mimashi, Amaso! You shall fight as well! Ikima: I know that without you having to tell me...! Mimashi: That Gorgon...! Treating us like his own subordinates! Amaso: Calm down, Mimashi... We have no alternative right now, with Lady Himika gone...! Daimonji: All units, commence attack! Take out the defensive forces, and destroy the base! Vera: (Just watch, Kincaid... I shall fight as well...!) Sakon: Pete! To perform a combination attack with Gaiking, put the Daikumaryu into Pollusion mode! Pete: Roger that, Sakon! Sanshiro, you know the drill!? Sanshiro: OK, Pete! We'll show the Mycenae what we can do together! [COMMENCE BATTLE] [Hadias defeated] Hadias: Ngh...! Just what I'd expect of those who defeated Ankoku Daishogun! Gorgon: You're slipping, Hadias! Is that all you can do!? Hadias: Silence, Gorgon! Why should I fight under someone like you!? I'm going back! Gorgon: Wh-what!? (Hadias' forces retreat) Gorgon: Curse you, Hadias! Curse you, Alpha Numbers! I'll settle things myself if I have to! (Gorgon's forces appear) Kouji: So you've decided to show yourself, Gorgon! Gorgon: Alpha Numbers! I am the commander of this base! You can't call this a victory until you defeat me! Hyouma: That's some nice grandstanding there, Gorgon! Banjou: But judging from how things went just now, you're not too popular, are you? Hayato: Heh... Let's go on a little tiger safari, shall we? Gorgon: Argh, shut up! If I defeat all of you here, I can win an even greater position than the one I'm in now! Prepare yourselves, Alpha Numbers! [RESUME BATTLE] [Gorgon reduced to low HP] Gorgon: Ngh...! If it comes down to this, I'll have to use the trump that Jigoku Daigensui gave me...! Yuu: He's still at it!? Hime: How stubborn! Gorgon: Guhuhu...! Once I press this switch, you're all done for! Alpha Numbers... say your prayers! (Rumbling) Pete: What's this rumbling!? Sakon: Th-this is...! (Pillar collapses) Gorgon: Wh-what happened!? (Transmission sound) Jigoku Daigensui: Hahaha... You set it off, did you, Duke Gorgon? Gorgon: Jigoku Daigensui! What is the meaning of this!? Jigoku Daigensui: As you can see, it's a device designed to wipe out all the intruders in the base. By collapsing the two pillars supporting this underground cavern, the base will be completely buried under rubble. Gorgon: B... But, Sir, there's no way I could survive that...! Jigoku Daigensui: Hahaha... Gorgon, this will make all too splendid a tomb for you. Gorgon: Wh-what...!? Jigoku Daigensui: Gorgon! I haven't forgotten what you did to me! Back then, during our final battle, you snuck off and disappeared from us... And my army, losing its support, was overwhelmed in battle and destroyed! Gorgon: Agh...! Jigoku Daigensui: My revenge isn't targeted merely at Kouji Kabuto or Tetsuya Tsurugi, oh no... It also extends to you, traitor! Gorgon: B... But, sir...! It was on Minister Argos' orders that I...! Jigoku Daigensui: You can give all the excuses you want to Count Brocken in Hell! (Missile appears) Gorgon: J-Jigoku Daigensui! Jigoku Daigensui: Fools who made the mistake of angering me! You will all die! Kosuke: J-Jigoku Daigensui is going to hit the column with the remaining missile! Juuzou: This's serious! If that pillar falls, we're done for! Vera: Mother Vanguard, full speed ahead! Act as a shield and block the missile! Tobia: I-it won't work! We're not gonna make it! (New unit appears) Vera: That's!? (X-1 destroys missile) Tobia: That's... that mech is...! Vera: Kincaid! Kincaid: Vera... Thank God I made it. Camille: Kincaid! You're alive! Kazuya: You heel! Making us worry like that! Yuu: If you were alive, at least send word! Kincaid: Take it easy... Up until 4 days ago, I was kind of out of it... Vera: Kincaid... Jigoku Daigensui: Curses...! Interference I wasn't expecting...! Just as well. That wasn't the only missile I had! (More missiles launch) Gorgon: J... Jigoku Daigensui...! What should I...!? Jigoku Daigensui: Gorgon, if you want to live, beat the Alpha Numbers. If you do that, I'll forgive you. Gorgon: Gh... Jigoku Daigensui: GWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You don't have much time left! Fight like you have no tomorrow, Duke Gorgon! Gorgon: Agh... Argh...! Kouji: ...That sucks, doesn't it, Gorgon. Getting used and betrayed by Hell. Gorgon: Silence! If it comes down to this, I'll defeat all of you and survive! (Gorgon heals and gets Kiai) Tetsuya: We can't just ignore Gorgon and escape, can we...!? Vera: In that case, we'll have to fight! All units, shoot those missiles down and take out the enemy! Kincaid: I'm on it! [RESUME BATTLE] [Gorgon vs Kouji] Gorgon: Kouji Kabuto! Your existence is what brought all of this about! Kouji: You're barkin' up the wrong tree! In the end, you villains all think alike! Gorgon: Argh, silence! Don't compare me to Jigoku Daigensui, I'm a true Mycenae! Kouji: Is that so!? But you and he are both going to the same place, Hell! [Kincaid vs Missile] Kincaid: I returned to the battlefield for everyone's sake, for Vera's sake... and for the sake of regaining peace... Even if this body gets injured, I won't stand down until the day the fighting is over...! [Gorgon defeated] Gorgon: I-impossible... Am I... Am I going to lose!? Kouji: Of course you are! No matter how many millennia pass by, villains like you never win!! Gorgon: B-but... Yami no Teiou will put my regrets to rest...! After all, he's the ruler of the entire Mycenae Empire, and rumored to be the Emperor of Hell...! Jeeg: Emperor of Hell!? Don't tell me...! Gorgon: Yes...! The Emperor of Hell that Himika used her remaining power to summon is none other than our ruler, the Emperor of Darkness! Jeeg: Damn...! So Himika managed to get the secret of the Bronze Bell back then...! Gorgon: Quake with fear! No matter how hard all of you fight, you stand no chance at all against Yami no Teiou! GWAHAHAHAHA! GLORY TO THE MYCENAE EMPIRE!! (Myceros explodes, along with remaining monsters and missiles) Miwa: Oh no...! How could the Emperor of Hell be revived... Jeeg: Damn, of all the...! (Rumbling) Sakon: We're in trouble! This cavern is still too much for one column to support! Daimonji: Daikumaryu, emergency withdrawal! All units, follow after the Daikumaryu!! Pete: Roger! Kincaid: Vera! Get the Mother Vanguard out of here too! Vera: Hurry! Escape before the whole cavern collapses on top of us! [END BATTLE] OSAKA Kincaid: ..... Vera: Kincaid... Kincaid: I kept you waiting didn't I, Vera... Vera: Kincaid... Kincaid: Vera... Vera: Kincaid... Your arm... Kincaid: It's alright, Vera, it's alright... it's no big deal. Vera: I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... Kincaid, Kincaid...! Kincaid: ..... Vera: Welcome... home... Irui: Thank goodness... Retzel: Yes. Kincaid made it back through thick and thin. Zengar: He's an impressive man. I, too... should learn from his example. Retzel: That's true. You need to survive through this, for Dr. Nate... Irui: Dr. Nate...? Zengar: ...My superior. Sophia... Sophia Nate... The head of the Earth Cradle. Irui: Sophia... Is she someone important to you...? Zengar: ..... Irui: Where is she now...? Zengar: ...She's in a faraway place. If I manage to save her, I'll let you meet her. Irui: ...Alright... Retzel: Well, then... To celebrate our victory and Kincaid's return, I think I'll flex my arms. Irui: Arms? Retzel: Yes. I brought some specially chosen ingredients for just such an occasion. Irui: Ingredients? Retzel: ...Captain Vera, excuse me, but may I borrow the Mother Vanguard's kitchen for a bit? Vera: I don't mind... Are you going to cook something? Retzel: I'd like to prepare dinner for you and Kincaid... as well as everyone else. Vera: YOU will? Retzel: Yes, that's right. Also, I'd heard you were a master bread-baker, Captain Vera... By all means, I would love to see your technique. Vera: Well... Alright. Irui: ..... Zengar: You're in for a treat, Irui. Other chefs all over the world flee barefoot before his cooking talent. Irui: Okay... Camille: Still... it's good that you were okay. Kincaid: Yeah... When I got knocked down to Earth by Zabine... I used the Beam Shield to enter the atmosphere... Camille: As a substitute for a Waverider? Kincaid: Yeah, it's come up before. Camille: I see... That's true, now that you mention it. Kincaid: After that, a branch office of the SNRI caught a distress signal from the X1, and picked me up... Nina: But, between getting injured like that and falling to the Earth... Kincaid: Yes. It's like I have nine lives... I consider the fact that I'm still alive right now to be a miracle. Well, even though I ended up like a pirate as a result. After that, I got wind of the Alpha Numbers' location from the Preventers, and set out for Japan. Nina: I see... Kincaid: By the way, it's a change of subject, but... There's a package from Hayato-san. Check it out later. Nina: Yes, certainly. (If the requirments for FAZZ were met) Judau: Ooh! It's the Double Zeta's Full Armor parts! Roux: Heeh... It has a Hyper Mega Cannon attached and everything. Judau: Did Hayato-san send this too? Kincaid: Actually, it was Sherindon. She got it from Anaheim, and sent it over to Hayato-san, apparently. Judau: Sherindon... that princess? Kincaid: Yeah. She took a liking to you and Tobia, I guess. Then she arranged for this. Judau: I get it... So she DID understand what I was talking about... Keith: Mora, is the work on the GP02 getting done? Mora: Little by little. The Beam Bazooka still needs some work... Keith: Can't be helped. We shouldn't throw nukes around, after all. Mora: Well, I'll manage something. In exchange, you owe me dinner. Keith: Eeh!? Mora: If you don't like that, lend me a hand. Keith: I've got no choice... Kou: (That Gundam's got bad connotations for us, but...) (We'll have to make use of this too, in the coming battles...) (If the requirements for Hi-Nu were met) Amuro: The Hi-Nu Gundam is finally here... Chain: Yes. It was made using data from your Nu Gundam and the Mass Production models. Amuro: Looks like October did a pretty decent job. Chain: Yes... But I've heard a rumor that worries me a little. Amuro: Rumor? Chain: Yes. There was a request from Neo Zeon's side to Anaheim for a new machine. Amuro: Is that so... (So we're thinking along the same lines, Char...) [EYECATCH]