SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 48 ***STAGE 48*** Banjou: Dr. Oomiya... Have you found any reliable information about the Custos? Robert: No... Not at all... Leo: What? After all that work, you haven't figured anything out? Robert: W-well... Actually, there's a reason... Eri: Our prior hypothesis was that the Custos were half-organic living weapons created by someone in ancient times... Eri: But there isn't a single shred of evidence in any historical records, literature, mythology, or legends to support that. Banjou: Come again...? Viletta: No records...? Eri: Yes. If the Custos existed in ancient times, you'd expect there to be at least some sort of records related to that. Leo: Mm-hmm... after all, the Choukijin have literature written about them. Robert: I also asked Dr. Shiba at the Build Base to look into it, on the off chance he might find something, but... Robert: That was also a bust, there aren't any form of records related to the Custos. Leo: Which means, this is the first time they've shown themselves...? Eri: I consider that to be quite possible. Banjou: Well, we can't discard the theory that they came from another heavenly body either. Leo: Hmmm. If that were the case... Why would they take the form of animals from Earth...? Banjou: The Aerogators had weapons that resembled Earth's creatures too, you know. Viletta: But I don't think the Custos were made by the Aerogators. Banjou: Your reason being? Viletta: If those three things were Aerogator weapons, do you really think they would act directly to save the Alpha Numbers? Banjou: You've got a point there... Leo: So, in the end, the Custos remain a mystery... (Alarm sound) Taiga: What's wrong, Swan!? Swan: We've gotten an emergency transmission from the Good Thunder requesting backup! It's currently under attack by the Dokuga! Taiga: What!? What are their coordinates!? Entouji: The coast of Japan... near Point T05873. Leo: Those Dokuga... They've figured out the Good Thunder's destination, haven't they? Banjou: Dr. Shishio, let's get back to the Alpha Numbers. Leo: Mm-hmm. With Bimura set to reach a new stage of growth, that could be serious. Let's give the Good Thunder some backup. EPISODE 48: Countdown to the Decisive Battle Bundol: Hahaha... We've finally caught up with you, Good Thunder. Cutnal: I've heard that line before... Well, I'll stick with you 'till all this plays out. Bundol: Don't say such ill-omened things! ...The previous battles were all mere skirmishes. Today shall mark the true final battle... Neoneros: What's the situation, Bundol, Cutnal, Kernagul? Cutnal: Neoneros, sir... As you can see, we have the Good Thunder completely surrounded. Bundol: The Bimura Detecting Radar that Dr. Jittar developed has finally served a useful purpose by leading us here. Kernagul: Hmph...! But because of all the time he wasted on that lousy radar, the mech I was counting on having is incomplete! Cutnal: You asked Jittar to develop ANOTHER mech? Kernagul: Yeah! I wanted to show off how awesome it looked, too... The 35-part combining robot, God Neros! Cutnal: ...Sorry, I think I'll pass on that. The combination scene alone would be enough to induce an ulcer. Neoneros: Don't let your guards down. Remember that you're up against the Alpha Numbers as well. Neoneros: Depending on how things go, I may join you in battle. Do be careful. Bundol: Roger that. Victory will belong to Dokuga...! Father: ...End of intercepted Dokuga transmission. Savalas: Neoneros... So he's finally coming out in person... Savalas: Father, let me know as soon as you pinpoint Neoneros's position. Father: Understood. Savalas: Now then... Time for the decisive battle. It looks like Kenta and the others have come as well. [LAUNCH] Shingo: We've got a full cast here, just as expected. Looks like the other side's putting all their chips on the table. Banjou: That suits me fine. If we can put an end to the Dokuga here, we can head out into space with a clear conscience. Kenta: ..... Shingo: You ready, Kenta? Kenta: Y-yeah...! Remy: What's wrong? You're the one who said you wanted to ride in GoShogun. Killy: What's up, Kenta? Getting nervous now that it's come down to this? Kenta: No, it's not that... It's just... Remy: Just? Kenta: Aw, forget it... I can't really explain it... OVA: Kenta... Bundol: So you've come, Alpha Numbers. Now that all the actors have arrived, the finale can play out. Bundol: The climax must always be something beautiful to behold... Start the music! (The Blue Danube starts playing) Kernagul: Oh, man... he's doing his usual gimmick again... Cutnal: Eh, why not. This fight's gonna determine everything anyway. Kernagul: Izzat so... The final battle, huh... Kernagul: It's kind of a shame that this is the last time we fight those guys, huh... Bundol: Heh... So even a barbarian like you can get sentimental at times... Bundol: The thing that stirs the roughest of souls, the thing that inspires sentimentalism, battle itself, such is... Cutnal: Truly... Kernagul: Beautiful... Bundol: Wh-what...!? Kernagul: Gahaha...! I always wanted to try saying that just once! Cutnal: Yeah! It's a waste to let you keep all the good lines to yourself. Bundol: Nngh... I'll direct this feeling of deflated outrage at the Alpha Numbers! Bundol: All units, commence the attack! Let them hear the final symphony of Dokuga! Shingo: That's how it oughta be! Final battles should bring out all the bells and whistles! Daimonji: All units, commence attack! Protect the Good Thunder and annihilate the Dokuga! [MISSION START] [Turn 1 enemy phase] ???: (Kenta Sanada...) Kenta: Eh? Shingo, did you call me? Shingo: No... was it Killy or Remy? Remy: Uh... Wasn't me. You sure you weren't falling asleep there, Kenta? Killy: Hey now, Kenta. Even if you are riding in GoShogun, you can't relax too much. Kenta: Er... right... [Turn 2 player phase] (Custos shows up) Camille: A Custos...! Judau: Great! Is it gonna help us out again!? ???: ..... (Trans. note: When I put Kouji in Mazinger Z for this stage, at this point, Mazinkaiser and Shin Getter both resonate, then Kouji comes up and says "event script deleted". Go, scripting errors!) (After I go back and put Kouji in Kaiser and start the stage over again, at this point, the Custos attacks the Good Thunder.) Sakon: Wha...!? Leo: It attacked the Good Thunder! Judau: So it's not here to help us out!? ???: ..... Mamoru: Eh...? Kenta: D-does this mean...!? Shingo: What's wrong, Kenta!? Kenta: The Custos is serious...! It's seriously going after the Good Thunder...! Mamoru: But why...? Up until now, the Custos have always helped us out...! ???: ..... Tetsuya: We can worry about why later! If it's trying to attack the Good Thunder... Kencaid: We'll have to intercept it...! Daimonji: There's no choice...! All units, intercept the Dokuga and the Custos! Kenta: (Why... what's wrong...? Why would you...) [Hime vs. Custos] Hime: What's the matter!? Aren't you on our side!? Aren't you the protectors of the Earth!? [Shingo vs. Cutnal] Cutnal: Alpha Numbers! Today I settle this once and for all, and run for election! Killy: Oh-hoh... With scoundrels like you running for assembly seats, the Federation might not stick around much longer... Remy: Nothing to worry about. With Isabel on the case, Dokuga's wrongdoings have been exposed to the whole world. Cutnal: Wahahahaha, fool! If Dokuga conquers the world, public opinion won't mean a thing! Shingo: Yeah, too bad today marks Dokuga's end. Your candidacy will never amount to anything more than a dream! [Shingo vs. Bundol] Remy: Commander Bundol! Today marks our final parting! Bundol: Madamoiselle Remy... How very unfortunate that this is the fate which must befall those on opposing sides... Bundol: Let us offer up a rose to such cruel destiny... Shingo: Whoa, Remy! When did you and Monsieur Bundol get so close? Remy: D-don't get the wrong impression! That's just him posturing! Killy: Though I don't exactly hear you complaining... Remy: Oh, for..! Fine, I'll take that conceited show-off out myself! [Shingo vs. Kernagul] Kernagul: So you're here, GoShogun! I'll win this last round with a TKO! Killy: Careful, Shingo. If you get hit with one lucky punch, you can kiss your reputation as a hero goodbye. Remy: Yeah, just dodge around until the judges call it in your favor. Shingo: Guys... we've got some serious opposition here, so start acting like it. [When enough enemies are cleared] (beeping) Father: Captain Savalas, I've detected a Dokuga battleship approaching. Savalas: So you've come, Neoneros...! Savalas: Alright, Father! Teleport the Good Thunder's bridge to that position! Father: Roger. (Big flash) Emma: The Good Thunder vanished...? Katz: Where is it going now!? Kenta: Calm down, everybody! Captain Savalas must have gone to settle things himself! Shingo: Settle things!? With whom...!? Kenta: Well... Neoneros: Savalas! You teleported the Good Thunder's bridge here!? Savalas: Precisely, Neoneros! Dokuga's time is up! Neoneros: Savalas... You've done well to chase me this far. Savalas: It's no use trying to delay the inevitable now. The Earth's Soul has already been born, and will fly out into space. Neoneros: That boy named Kenta, hm... But, you should have been the one to become that Soul... Savalas: ..... Neoneros: You, who was born from the man who sought to conquer the Earth and mankind from the shadows, myself. Savalas: ...I don't have that right. Not I, who was made during one of your experiments, as a tool to conquer the Earth... Neoneros: So you knew about your own birth... Savalas: You wanted Bimura's power in order to conquer the Earth... Savalas: For that purpose, you created people who could be chosen as the Soul... Savalas: And I am one of those people. Neoneros: In the end, you fled, none of the others ever served any purpose, and it all came to naught. Savalas: Naught? I wouldn't say that, Neoneros... Savalas: At the very least, my fleeing allowed me to put a stop to you here. Neoneros: ..... Savalas: You dragged me forcibly into existence. Defeating you will free me from you, once and for all... Savalas: That's what I live for. Neoneros: I've lived together with the Earth itself. I can't allow myself to be defeated today and just leave the Earth in someone else's hands. Neoneros: The Earth belongs to me... I won't let anyone else have it... I'd sooner destroy it than give it up to someone else. Savalas: That won't happen! (explosion SFX) Neoneros: It's useless. I've lived for millions of years, I can't be defeated with mere weapons... hahaha... Savalas: Millions of years? What on Earth are you!? Neoneros: Terror and anger born from humans and directed at each other... A devil, a god... Neoneros: What could I be, indeed... (units show up on the battlefield) Midori: Look! The Good Thunder's back! Pete: What's that red sphere!? Kenta: That's Neoneros... the boss of Dokuga! Remy: Kenta! You can tell!? Kenta: Yeah...! Neoneros is the one who tried to use Bimura's power for evil. Kenta: I just realized... Kenta: Before the battle, all my friends gathered here because he was coming! Kenta: To join me and settle things with him! Kenta: Shingo! Bring GoShogun close to him! Shingo: R-roger...! (Kenta comes out) Mamoru: Kenta! Yukio: Eh? That ball of light is Kenta!? OVA: Even I can tell! That's... that's Kenta! Neoneros: So you've come, Soul! If it comes down to this, I'll take you down myself and claim Bimura as my prize! Kenta: You won't break any more mecha. GoShogun, use the GoFlasher! Shingo: OK! Guess we'll have to follow your advice! Remy: Okay then, let's go all-out... Killy: Here goes nothing! Shingo: Alright... GoFlasher Special! (GoShogun uses it) Emma: What on Earth...? Tobia: This is just like before, when the enemy robot self-destructed! Judau: So being exposed to Bimura gave the mecha free will!? Kenta: The mecha are crying... saying, "I don't want to fight, if I have to fight fellow mecha, I'd rather die." Kenta: But everyone shouldn't have to die just because they don't want to fight. Kenta: Nobody can order you around anymore. Just follow your own feelings, and stop fighting. Kenta: Come on, let's stop this. If you fight any more, it'll just lead to more mecha injuring one another. (Enemy mechs all leave) Duo: They've all gone... Wufei: Hmph... So when they got wills of their own, supporting evil became a lot more foolish. They made the only natural decision. Neoneros: Ngh... So this is the power of Bimura and the Soul...! Savalas: It's over, Neoneros. Neoneros: I won't let you have it...! This planet is mine... I won't give it up to anyone else! Kenta: I won't let Dokuga have its way! (Blue flash) Neoneros: Why you little brat! Kenta: See, everyone... This is the true form of Dokuga, the organization that ushered you all to your destruction! Kenta: Dokuga! Begone! Begone from this planet! (The two orbs fly at each other, red orb explodes) Mamoru: Wa-hah! Alright! Kenta beat Dokuga's head honcho! Remy: Shingo, Killy... Any idea what's going on? Killy: Nope, got me... I'm stayin' out of this... Shingo: ...I don't completely get it, but Dokuga definitely seems to be finished... (Red orb moves) Neoneros: Curse you, Soul... how could you defeat me...! Neoneros: But the moment I perish, the Earth will perish as well! (Explodes) Hyouma: Pfft...! Just a generic throwaway line for a badguy's last moments! Kosuke: Er... Hyouma! It seems Neoneros's last words weren't just sour grapes! Chizuru: What'd you say!? (Missiles appear) Adel: Neutron missiles!? Those were supposed to have been abolished even before the Antarctic treaty...! Bate: Tch... Worse than hydrogen bombs... That's one helluva parting gift! Savalas: Neoneros... you even went and readied these...! Megumi: The missiles are headed for major cities all over the world! Kosuke: Oh no...! One of those missiles would be enough to wipe a major city off the map! Kazuya: Damnit... that Dokuga rat! He's seriously trying to destroy the Earth!? Burning: We've got no time for bitching and moaning! We've got to stop those missiles! Yuu: Stop them? How!? Yuu: Even a Chakra Triangle couldn't protect us from their blast radius! ???: ..... (Custos takes out a missile) Mamoru: Eh...? It stopped the missile...? Guy: I don't know why, but it looks like the Custos haven't stopped acting as humanity's guardians! Daimonji: All units, follow the Custos's example! Take each missile out, one at a time! Kenta: Don't worry about radiation! My friends will contain the explosions! Remy: Which means, we can destroy the warheads, right? Amuro: All units, you heard him! Trust in the power of Kenta's friends and take the missiles down! Ryouma: Roger! Shingo: Kenta! We'll take it from here, this is our job! You get back to the ship! Kenta: O-okay! I'm counting on all of you! (Kenta retreats to the Good Thunder) [RESUME MISSION] [Next turn] (This event only happens if you leave them all alive in the previous section, OR bring the Custos down to 30% HP before the Neoneros event) (Bundol, Kernagul, and Cutnal show up) Tetsuya: Dokuga's three administrators...!? They're back! Kouji: Hey! If you've come back for more, I've got plenty to give! Cutnal: Whoa, slow down there! This isn't the time for that! Killy: Huh? Kernagul: Those missiles are aiming for cities across the globe! We'll help take 'em out! Bundol: Heh... though it took a bit of time to persuade our ships, who refused to listen to orders. Hime: So you're saying you'll side with us, now that Dokuga's out of the picture!? Remy: You never cease to amaze me...! How blatantly opportunistic can you get? Bundol: Madamoiselle Remy, do not misinterpret our intentions. Cutnal: Sure, we've done our share of foul deeds... Kernagul: But we can't just sit on the sidelines while the Earth's about to be destroyed! Kenta: ..... Beecha: Really now...? You sure you're not just waiting for us to let our guard down so you can shoot us from behind? Elle: That must be it! They're Dokuga, for crying out loud! Cutnal: I guess you don't believe us... Hime: Of course not! Look at all the terrible things you've done! Kernagul: ...Don't be that way... Even I've got a missus in New York I wanna protect... Judau: Missus!? ...You're married!? Kernagul: Gahahah... She's a clean-cut hottie, too! Cutnal: No point in me running for office if my constituency's all gone... Bundol: In my case, there's hardly a need to say it... I cannot silently watch as this beautiful Earth gets polluted... Shingo: ..... Killy: ..... Remy: What's the verdict, Dr. Daimonji? I've got no idea what this is all about... Daimonji: At the moment, we could use all the help we can get. Let them help us out. Bundol: Very well. We shall join ranks with the Alpha Numbers and do battle. One might even call it an honor... Daimonji: Er... right... Bundol: Start the music! This will be the Alpha Numbers and Dokuga's first and last dance together... Bundol: Dance beautifully, warriors! (The Blue Danube starts playing) Sanshiro: I think things just got kinda weird... Banjou: Right now, beggars can't be choosers. C'mon, let's get a move on! Remy: We're counting on you guys, Bun-chan! Bundol: Bun-chan...? Ah well... Let us do battle in the light of day, for the Earth's sake... [RESUME MISSION] [All missiles cleared] Midori: The neutron missiles have all been destroyed. There are no traces of radiation pollution in the area, either. Savalas: Good work, all of you. Now Dokuga's ambitions have all been crushed. Remy: Merci, mes amis! Just this once, you guys really saved our butts. Bundol: Heh... there's no need to thank us. It was merely the natural thing for someone who loves beauty to do. Burning: What do you guys plan on doing after this? Cutnal: Eh, it's back to paper-pushing for me. Elections for the Federation Assembly are getting close, y'know. Kernagul: Guess I'll go back to my job as president of Kernagul Fried Chicken... Kernagul: You guys are alright. Come by my store sometime, and I'll give you a nice discount on some chicken. Hime: No thanks! If you've got that kind of money, try spending a little of it on the world or other people! Kernagul: Ouch... that's harsh...! Remy: And you, Commander Bundol? Bundol: Unfortunately, my hide is not as thick as those of my brethren here... Bundol: I shall slip quietly into hiding. That would most suit an evil flower that flourishes in the darkness. Remy: Oh? Well, guess we'll never see each other again, huh? Bundol: Never again? I thought your usual parting phrase was "See you again"... Remy: Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't really want to see you again. Bundol: Well, then... Allow me to offer you these parting words. Bundol: Madamoiselle Remy... You are both supple and noble... Bundol: Not to mention, beautiful... Remy: Thanks... Bundol: Hmhmhm... Let us meet again, ladies and gentlemen of the Alpha Numbers! (Three stooges leave) Guy: Now all that's left is that thing... ???: ..... (Custos leaves) Killy: Yeesh... Didn't even say goodbye... Shingo: Attacking us one moment, siding with us the next, what a pain in the ass mecha... Banjou: But it did ultimately help us out... I'd like to think that what happened today was some kind of mistake on its part... Kenta: ..... [END BATTLE] PACIFIC OCEAN Sanada: Thank you very much. Thanks to the Alpha Numbers, Dokuga has been put completely out of commission. Leo: Please, don't mention it... Now we can head out to space with one less burden on our backs. Kenta: Dad... Does this mean Bimura can undergo its final awakening now? Sanada: No, it doesn't. Neoneros was just one of the impediments keeping Bimura from fully awakening. Kenta: What's that mean? Sanada: What Bimura seeks is the coexistence of all living things, on a universal scale. Sanada: Living beings that repeatedly fight one another on their own planet lack what's necessary to accept the power of Bimura. Killy: Heh... Here we go again with another self-important guy making sweeping generalizations. Who're you to judge us? Remy: Quit it, Killy. A peaceful planet is something everybody wants, right? Shingo: Yeah. First off, we haven't been going by the will of Bimura... Shingo: We're fighting for peace through our own free wills! Shingo: ...that's what the Alpha Numbers folks would probably say, anyway. Kenta: So, when the Earth becomes peaceful again, Bimura will have its final awakening? Sanada: That's right. Then, Bimura will release its power, and send the chosen one on a journey across the galaxy. Kenta: I see... Orphan would fly out into the galaxy too at that point, huh? Sanada: The fight for humanity to reach the next step of evolution is entering its final phase... Sanada: There are a lot of tough trials in store, but I believe that humanity has the power to overcome them... Kenta: Dad... the monitor's on the fritz! Sanada: Kenta... I've told you everything I had to say... Sanada: ...My duty as an agent of Bimura is finished... Kenta: Dad! Are you going away forever!? Sanada: ...My existencee will soon be deleted from Father's databanks. But, this is just a temporary parting... Sanada: Kenta... Someday, mankind will become capable of conquering time itself. At that point, we'll probably be able to meet again... Kenta: Dad... I... I won't cry. I'll move on, to the future you and Bimura have shown me. Sanada: Thank you, Kenta... Leo: ..... Sanada: Dr. Shishio... Everything will be made clear at the end of this battle... Sanada: The battle that engulfs the world in chaos is headed towards a conclusion... and mankind's future flows forward as well. Leo: Mankind's future...? Sanada: Whether these battles carry any significant meaning is something that depends entirely upon all the people living on this planet. Sanada: And the countdown to the final battle has just now begun... Kenta: Dad... let's meet again sometime, okay? Sanada: Yes... I'll be looking forward to that day... Kenta: Dad... Killy: You've grown pretty strong, Kenta. Remy: Yeah, you have. If this was back when you first started your journey, you would've cried a river. Shingo: I dunno about all this will of Bimura stuff, but we can say for sure that you've grown mature. Kenta: Thanks, guys... Savalas: Kenta, as Dr. Sanada said, you'll soon reach the end of one leg of your journey. Leo: So, Savalas... What are you going to do? Savalas: I will await the final awakening of Bimura on the Good Thunder. Savalas: The next time we meet will likely be the time for mankind's own journey. Kenta: Yeah... Captain Savalas, protect Bimura until then, okay? Savalas: Understood. Shingo, Killy, Remy... You three continue guarding Kenta. Killy: ...That guard job being, fighting with the Alpha Numbers until the end, huh... Remy: No griping, Killy. We've come this far, so we may as well stick around for the ending, right? Shingo: I agree. And I'm interested in seeing how all this turns out. Remy: Yeah... Here's hoping for a happy ending. [EYECATCH]