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One thing I forgot to mention at the end of the last chapter is that Knight Alex got his second Tactician bonus (increases attack power by 5/10/15% against Zeon Clan enemies).

Squad time. Forced deployments are Banagher and Setsuna. 19 squads of Jojo/Hilmuka, Lockon/Michael, Ozma/ChoRyuJin, Mic/Captain, Jin/Maria, Knight/Zeta, Youta/Sayaka, Leon/GekiRyuJin, Koji/Lorelei, SKL/Yuuki, Kio/Seric, Gorg/Allelujah, Obright/Boss, Alto/Klan, Shou/Marvel, Guy/Nie, Akito/Akatsuki, Alex/Shanalua, and Volfogg/Slarzen. The Tactician I chose is Ozma. The Aestis are in their Air Frames.
Last time, we defeated Bruvictor, prevented Jupiter X from falling into the wrong hands, and discovered some truths about both Falsaber and Jojo.

[Garuda, VIP Room]

Audrey Burne. It’s a nice fake name.

Does Chairman Ronan Marcenas know what’s happening here?

Of course. Chairman Ronan and I are working for the same purpose.

…

I wish to seal Laplace’s Box. I would like Your Highness' cooperation in this endeavor. I’m sure this is something you wish for too, since you’ve abandoned Neo Zeon.

Before I reveal my intentions, I would like to hear something.

What would that be?

What are the Foundation’s… No. What are your thoughts on the Box, Martha Vist?

[Luna Base, Office]

An escort for the Garuda?

Yes. We would like your assistance, Commander of Luna Base.
(Phone)

I don’t think you need help from the Moon just to escort a large transport plane.

To be more precise, we need help escorting a shuttle that will be launched from the Garuda. A certain VIP will be with us onboard the shuttle. It would be terrible if something were to happen, yes?

A VIP, huh… However, the Lunar Orbital Fleet is still being reorganized after the Big Ring collapsed. We don’t have the capability to send you troops.

Isn’t it a sign of talent to make things work regardless of the circumstances? Weren’t you the only one who saw through the Jovian Lizards’ surprise attack, “Hero” of the Lunar Battle, Aaron Simmons?

Asshole…

I’d imagine you’d like to continue sitting in that comfortable chair of yours…

…

What’s your response?

…Fine. I’ll do what I can.

Heh. Thank you for your cooperation.

This is nothing. Just like the time I set the stage for you to play with your doll.

What are…

They’re delicate, aren’t they? You have to treat them with care.

…There’s nothing to worry about. Ple Twelve’s adjustments are perfect. Well then, I’ll be off.
[Alberto hangs up. Aaron slams his fists on his desk.]

Those damn parasites… If it weren’t for them, we’d be able to move around a lot more easily. But it’s fine. I’ll show you my talent.

[Diva, Briefing Room]

Alright then, Kai Shiden. You say Mineva Zabi has fallen into the Vist Foundation’s clutches?

Yup. After being secured by the Marcenas family, she was handed over to the Vists. She’ll probably be used as a bargaining chip with the Sleeves over Laplace’s Box.
(Phone)

Full Frontal won’t stop what he’s doing just because she’s a hostage.

It depends on the situation. Even Frontal doesn’t fully control Neo Zeon. Well, in any case, they plan to transport the Princess to Granada on the Moon using a shuttle launched from the Garuda.

Taking Audrey to the Moon… If they take her there, then…

Granada is Anaheim’s home base. It’ll be difficult to intervene.

We have to save her before that happens!

My Prince, it’s not that simple. Our opponent is the federal army, just like us. If things are done improperly, we could have the entire army after us.

And this may sound harsh, but there’s no benefit to BX in rescuing her.

But that’s why…

There may be no benefit, but what if ignoring her will lead to a detriment?

What do you mean?

We have information that the Vagans will attack the Garuda as they prepare to launch the shuttle.

The Vagans?

How do the Vagans know about the Garuda?
(Phone)

Who knows? If you consider who’s on board, you can come up with plenty of reasons why they’d mount an attack.

Not only is Mineva Zabi on board, but so is Martha Vist Carbine. It’ll give them an advantage over the Federation and Sleeves.
(Phone)

How cunning…

And that’s not all we know about this attack. That disguised freighter that’s part of the Sleeves is also targeting the Garuda.

The Garencieres!?

Are they planning to recapture Audrey with a single ship?
(Phone)

Pretty much. They intend to take advantage of the confusion when the Vagans attack.

Did you tell Captain about the attack?

Why would you…

It was a request from Bright. It’s hard to refuse a request from a former superior officer.

From Captain Bright?

(The commander of Londo Bell who stopped Char’s Rebellion is involved. We must assume he’s planning something…)

Audrey, the Vagans, the Garencieres… How did you get all of this information?

That’s a professional secret. Or are you unable to trust a journalist?

No, you served under Captain Bright during the One Year War. I trust you.

I’m not that great. Well, do whatever you want with that intel.

…Is that also your client’s will?

Isn’t his client Captain Bright?

He said that he received this information from Captain Bright. In that case, it could be that the person who wants to give us this information is someone else.

Do they have direct contact with Captain Bright? How deep does it go?

I told you, I’m just a journalist. I’m just passing on information as needed.

Alright. I appreciate the intel.

[Baronche, Bridge]

Are you sure about this, Captain Ash?
(Phone)

Yes. Thank you.

You are seriously hard to work with. It would have been faster if you just told me about it directly.

I’m a space pirate. I can’t be in the spotlight. Although, there are some things that can only be done from behind the scenes.

You mean like helping Mineva Zabi escape twice?

I was just acting on Ash’s request.

He’s just repaying me with his body for saving his life after the Defold accident.

Hmm. But you seem to be strangely obsessed with the Vajra’s movements.

Hey! You talk too much.

Sorry ‘bout that. Because of my job, I can’t help but want to find out more.

I’ll transfer your payment as scheduled. Please contact me again if you need anything.

…This is unrelated, but I do have one last question. Why are you rooting for that unit?

It’s simple. We are space pirates. It’s all to achieve my goal.

I see… I hope your goal won’t threaten my livelihood.
[Kai hangs up]

(Yes… To achieve my goal… I’ll show the AGE System further evolution.)

[Garuda, VIP Room]

How do I feel about the Box?

Yes. I’ve always been curious.

My will and thoughts are as it’s always been. A sealed Laplace’s Box is the foundation of the current world order. I have no wish to invite chaos to the Earth Sphere by opening such a thing.

But didn’t the previous head of the family, Lord Cardeas, disagree?

My brother is old. To entrust the world order to something as ephemeral as Possibility is stupid. But Banagher Links… An illegitimate child inheriting the delusions of his foolish father will cause us a lot of trouble.

I knew it, he was Banagher’s…

Would you consider working with me, Princess Mineva? I won’t do anything bad to you. I will also guarantee the safety of any Zeon Remnants who choose to follow you.

…In that case, I want Marida Cruz back in my custody first.

Lieutenant Marida… Sorry, Ple Twelve is working for us out of her own free will.

That’s because you reconditioned her!

Yes, I admit it. Just as Neo Zeon once did.

!?

We’re not the ones who created that poor creature.

…

I just unleashed what was inside her and gave her a chance to get revenge.

Revenge?

Yes. Revenge against the world that created her… A world ruled by men’s logic.

A world ruled by men’s logic… That’s just like the world you’re trying to create.

Tch…

I understand your point of view, but I won’t cooperate with you.

I admire your pride. But that pride will get people killed. Do you understand?

…

You have just robbed your adoring Zeon fans of their futures. The only future they had where they could coexist was with the Vist Foundation.
[Martha leaves]

(If you give up hope and accept the status quo, pandering to the Foundation is one way to survive. But even so, I will…)
[Door opens]

Looks like she finally left…
(???. Darkened)

It’s you…

Mineva, I’ve come to pick you up.
(Back to normal)

[Diva, Briefing Room]

So we’re going to go ahead with the plan to rescue Audrey?

As long as she’s being held by the Vist Foundation or the Vagans, she’ll only be a political tool.

But we’ll be fighting against the Federation, right? There has to be regulations in place to stop this sort of thing…

We’ll take advantage of the Vagan’s upcoming attack on the Garuda.

That would give us an opportunity to intervene under the pretext of providing protection.

Yeah. But it’ll be difficult to get her into our care.

Nope. It seems the Garencieres will get Mineva Zabi instead of us.

But isn’t the Garencieres part of the Sleeves!?

I believe that Captain Bright wants us to work with the Garencieres for this operation.

So that’s why he leaked the intel on the Garuda to them…

But is cooperation even possible? We’ve fought them before.

It is. Not only Audrey, but Marida is part of their team.

Marida?

Do you remember that mech that surprised us at Rostroulan?

The black Unicorn…

Yes. Marida Cruz was the pilot of that mech.

According to Banagher, she was originally a member of the Garencieres team.

She also fought us when we tried to rescue Banagher from the Sleeves’ base.

But isn’t she a traitor then? How does that mean she’ll help us?

Marida is a pilot created during the First Neo Zeon War… A Cyber Newtype.

The Vist Foundation has manipulated her memories to turn her into their puppet.

An entity that doesn’t question its own actions and just fights as a weapon, huh…

How awful…

Marida is an important person to Captain Zinnerman of the Garencieres. I’m sure that they’ll help us save her too!

…Do Zeeks even care about each other?

It’s not like all people who commit evil deeds don’t care about the lives of their comrades.

Feelings exist that go beyond one’s station.

You must have realized that at Rostroulan too.

…

So I guess we won’t have to fight the Sleeves in this battle, right?

As long as we have the common goal of rescuing the hostages, we can work together.

Banagher, I believe Sumeragi told you that…

Yes. I’ll be the one to contact Captain Zinnerman, since we know each other.

Let’s do it! Let’s save Audrey!

Yeah! I don’t want to say goodbye to her like this!

(I’m on my way to save you… Please wait for me, Audrey…)

[Garuda, VIP Room]

Ensign Riddhe!? Why are you here?

I volunteered to come to this ship out of my own free will to bring you back…

What are you going to do with me after we escape?

We can think about that once we’re gone.

…What is it you want to protect? Is it me? Is it the secret of Laplace’s Box? Or is it your family’s honor?

I don’t care about my family!

!

Everything started to go wrong a century ago when Laplace, the first Prime Minister’s residence, blew up. But no matter how strange the world may be, there are still countless people living in it. We have no choice but to protect them! We can’t overturn the world by opening the Box like Zeon wants to!

…

The root of all of this is the Foundation’s founder, Syam Vist. It was by pure chance that he got a hold of Laplace’s Box.

So the problem is that by hiding the Box, he’s risen to power by exploiting the federal government?

That’s not the issue. When Zeon called for Spacenoid independence, and the One Year War broke out, everything changed.

The One Year War…

That’s when the federal government and Syam finally realized the meaning of it all… The true power of Laplace’s Box.

…Riddhe, so you know what the Box actually is?

Yes…

Please tell me. What does the Box hold that causes you all this pain?

…
[Alarm]

We’ve detected a ship approaching us! It’s a Vagan attack!
(Phone)

An enemy attack!? At this altitude!?

When I get back, I’ll tell you the truth. Then you too will understand the only way we can protect the world.
[Riddhe leaves]

(Everyone says that the Box should be sealed to protect the current world order. The act of seeking possibilities may be a sin against the world.)

Banagher, I…
Chapter 25: The Rainbow We Saw That Day

Based on the amount of guards, it seems our surprise attack failed! But you’ll die all the same!

UWAAAAAAA!

Hahahaha! Before our justice, the despicable Earthlings are nothing!

Damn! At this rate, Mineva will…

Select the Tactician and battleships.

A mixed force of Vagans and Jovians. The intel was accurate!

The guards seem to be in bad shape, so let’s get to work.

Who’s that!?

The devil’s weapons and their allies stand in our way once again! However…

“No matter how powerful the enemy may be!”

“Our iron fists will crush them!”

Come! Your opponents are the Jovian Yuto Squad and this Denjin!

Honestly, I can’t get used to these guys… But it’s proof that they’ve also survived hardships. We’re like two peas in a pod!

Attention Garuda! This is BX! We will provide support in defending your ship!

Roger that! Thanks for the rescue!

That’s BX? So then with them is…

Ensign Riddhe, I’ll help defend the Garuda! We can’t let this ship sink!

Is that so… As always, you act like a knight in shining armor…

Ensign Riddhe, what are you talking about?
[Beeping]

What? The Unicorn is reacting to something…

Don’t let yourself be dragged down, Banagher. That pilot is coming.

…

The black Unicorn…

Marida!

The battle has begun…


The Banshee’s NT-D has been activated.

Heh. I appreciate the assist, but we can’t let BX take the lead. Make good use of that doll. This will be the perfect test for fighting under gravity.

Yes…

Is that another NT-D equipped mech?

Unlike last time, I don’t sense any hostility. At the very least, she’s not hostile towards us at the moment…

Gundam… Is currently an ally…

You did that to Marida…

Sir Banagher, for now, please focus on defending the Garuda. The chance to save her will come.

Okay!

(Yes, I’ll save you… Both Audrey and Marida!)

Send out everyone else!

But as we mentioned before, this battle is at a high altitude! Please organize your pairs with that in mind!

Deploy the troops!

This is at a high altitude. Situations like these are when flying mechs can shine! Those who can’t fly will be confined to the deck! Team up with them and provide support if necessary!

This map rules. It’s on top of the flying Garuda, a giant transport plane. It’s certainly larger than it was in the Unicorn OVA at least. As mentioned, units that cannot fly are confined to the plane itself.


For bosses, we’ve got Zanald and Saburota. You should know how to fight them by now.


We’ve also got Riddhe and Ple Twelve as NPC allies. The Banshee has more than enough HP to not die, but the Delta Plus is susceptible to being shot down. Speaking of which.
SECRET ALERT
Delta Plus Mandatory #1
Have Riddhe survive until the initial enemies are defeated.
Rush forward and protect Riddhe. The southern enemies will go after him and it’s only a matter of time until he’s overwhelmed. Since he is an NPC, you can’t use Trust or a Repair Module to heal him.
Some quick boss dialogues first.

The AGE-3 doesn’t have a Wear that helps out with aerial combat! But as long as we can accumulate data…

The battle we’ve had thus far made me realize that the Gundams born from the AGE System are constantly evolving! If this battle drags on too long, it may produce a form specialized for aerial combat! We must finish this quickly!

You Earthlings are disgusting. But we and the Jovian Alliance will absolutely eradicate you! Not a single one of you will be left behind!

You’re not using the Vajra this time! I thought you cowards would keep exploiting them!

Earthlings are despicable people, so you have no right to call us cowards! Receive my fist of justice!

Akito told me that Gekiganger-like robot is land-based.

So you’re saying it’s not suitable for aerial combat? There’s no way they wouldn’t resort to a stupid tactic like this.

The Denjin isn’t good at aerial combat, so we’re fighting at a disadvantage! We may be on the back foot, but Rear Admiral Akiyama told me that tactics are only possible when you can overcome a disadvantage! I’ll succeed no matter what!

I’ve been beaten! Since it’s come to this, I’ll have to sacrifice myself…

Don’t get so hung up on winning or losing a battle. Now’s the time to retreat, Saburota.
(Phone)

But Captain…

There’s been a change of plans. I’d like you to do something for me. This is something only you can do. Can I count on you?

…Roger that. Emergency Jump!
[He Boson Jumps away]
There’s a scene when a few enemies have been defeated.

Good! We’re slowly pushing them back! Let’s keep going and defeat the Vagans in one fell swoop, Banagher!

Yeah, alright…

(The battle is going well. But if things keep going like this, Marida and the Captain will…)

The RX-0… Gundam…

Your brainwaves are abnormal, Ple Twelve. Don’t worry about them. Focus on the current battle.

My mission…is to protect the Garuda… Excluding Gundams from the target…
The plot continues when all enemies have been defeated.

No more readings from Vagan or Jovian mechs! That appears to have been the last of them!

So we’ve repelled the Vagans… Now…

Ple Twelve performed perfectly. Maybe we didn’t need to ask Aaron for guards.

Great job, Ple Twelve. How are you feeling?

Gun…dam…

What’s wrong, Ple Twelve? I told you to ignore them. Didn’t you hear me?

Shut up!

!?

Gundams are… Gundams are…
[Ple Twelve turns from blue to yellow]

GUNDAMS ARE MY ENEMY!

Marida!?

I must destroy my enemy!

Banagher!





Argh!

[00 Raiser starts emitting sparks]

Are you alright, Setsuna!?

The damage is superficial.

What’s happening? Was the readjustment not completed?

I-I don’t know! Maybe the Banshee’s Psycommu is having some effect on her consciousness!

This is because you keep using that kind of “doll”! I’ve got this!

You are also a Gundam!

Gah!

Riddhe!

Ensign Riddhe, you can’t keep going with that level of damage! Please retreat from the front line!

Ugh… You don’t have to tell me that! I can’t die when I still have to protect Mineva!

Gundams… I’ll never let them take from me again!

Guh! She can’t tell the difference between friend and foe!

Is that machine going out of control!?

It’s just like the mobile armor we fought at Rostroulan! The pilot’s consciousness is being absorbed into the system!

The NT-D has taken Marida…

I will destroy the Gundams! I will protect the Garuda from BX!

Is she mixing up her orders and her reconditioning?

Master said we just need to secure the pilot and the cockpit!

Wake up! Your master is Captain Zinnerman! You know that!

People’s heads will always be messed with…
(???. Darkened. Phone.)

Huh?
Super Robot Wars BX - Clash

This is Captain Girard Spriggan of the federal army’s Luna Base. I will now protect your ship and eliminate the berserk mobile suit!

Girard!?

Hehe. It’s been a while since we fought together on the Moon.

What do you mean, Captain Girard? To me, it seems that you’re not following the request I sent to Commander Aaron.

If I leave the berserk NT-D equipped mech alone, it could pose a danger to your ship and the “VIP” on board. Or do you have a better way to stop it?

…Thank you for your help, Captain Girard.

It’s as you heard. This time, our positions are reversed, but let’s fight together, Captain of the Nadesico.

Understood! Everyone, please disable the black Unicorn and save the Garuda!
Now the objective is to defeat the Banshee. It’s one mobile suit against our entire army, so it’s really not that difficult. Try not to take it down too quickly, as there are upcoming events that occur at certain HP thresholds and are required for certain secrets.
And helping us out is Girard in her Thieleva, fresh from the Moon. Yes, I forgot to examine her. Start moving her north because…
SECERT ALERT
Girard Mandatory #1
Have Girard defeat at least two enemies.
You may be wondering, where are all the enemies to satisfy the secret? Well once the Banshee hits 70% HP (28,420)...

Ugh… It’s just like before… If this keeps up…

Even if it’s equipped with NT-D, it can’t stand up to our entire force.

This might be rough, but you should just stay down!

What was that!?

More enemies have appeared to attack the Garuda! But this time, it’s…

AIF-7S Ghosts! How could they be attacking us!?

Oh, so sorry. These are machines that our company was transporting for technical research purposes. It appears the Banshee is affecting them and causing them to go “berserk”. Please deal with them too.

This is the worst time to go berserk!

…That’s just a convenient excuse. That vixen’s true intention is to kill us all right here!

What!?

If you want to protect your company’s assets, this is the best way to go about it. How frightening.

If they get away with it, they may try to steal Sir Banagher’s Unicorn as well!

Screw you, hag! We’ve been helping you out this whole time!

Um, should I try to calm them down with my singing like on Earst?

No. That was a special safety feature installed only on the Frontier Fleet’s Ghosts!

Song Energy won’t work on Earth-made AIF-7S’!

Tch. Today must be our unlucky day!

Sorry, but I don’t want to die here. I’ll shoot down every last one of them!

Auntie… This isn’t looking good…

If we leave things as is, they’ll try to take the Banshee and its pilot. Plus, anything can happen in the air. We can smooth over things later with political deals.

But…

But there’s a possibility that something could happen to the ship. Please prepare the escape shuttle.

Yes…

(But that… At worst, it would mean abandoning Ple Twelve…)
Make sure Girard shoots down at least two Ghosts for her secret. Try to focus down the Ghosts and ignore the Banshee for now.
The next event happens when three Ghosts are shot down.

What’s that?

[Clash plays again]

What a noisy show. At least this’ll work out for us.

Captain!

What do you want, Banagher? If you get in our way, I won’t show you any mercy.

Please help us to rescue both Audrey and Marida!

Marida too?

Your friend is piloting that black Unicorn. They were kind enough to put her through Cyber Newtype reconditioning.

It’s just as the informant said… Those Feddies are screwing around!

That’s the Sleeves’ disguised freighter! Intercept it immediately!

So sorry, Acting Head Carbine. We’re too busy dealing with rampaging robots.

We’re doing all we can to stand our ground! You gotta deal with it yourself!

Wha…

How dare you act so brazenly!

Are they really going to let us go?

We’ll do something about Marida! Captain, take care of Audrey!

…Let’s go. I’ll board the Garuda myself!

Are you serious?

Once I get in, you’re in command.

You’re too old for this crap.

Did they understand?

It’ll be fine. It’s the Captain after all.

Marida… Forgive me…
[Zinnerman boards the Garuda]

[Garuda, VIP Room]

(The battle isn’t over yet… If this continues, this ship will…)

Banagher…

Good. It seems this part of the ship hasn’t been damaged yet.

Riddhe!?

I won’t let you die here. Come with me, Mineva. I will protect you.

They’ve boarded the Garuda! Are you joining the Gundams’ side!?
[Ple Twelve targets the Garencieres]

Oh no! You and the Captain should never fight each other!

Ugh! Damn that Marida. She’s so merciless!

Let’s retreat for the moment until we hear from the Captain!
[The Garencieres retreats]

That ship is supposed to be your home! Have you forgotten about that too!?

Stop it, Banagher. If you want to protect that pilot’s “home”, there’s only one thing you can do.
Now that the Garencieres event happened, a secret flag is now triggerable.
SECRET ALERT
Marida Optional #3
After the Garencieres event, have Banagher attack Marida
You’re gonna want to do this anyway for the next step in the secret. But since the topic came up, let’s do the boss dialogues now.

This anxiety… If you disappear, will it go away?

Shou, you’re gonna help that mobile suit pilot, right?

If she’s not acting of her own free will, then I have to help her! I don’t want to kill people if I can help it!

Banagher told me the person piloting that thing is one of Audrey’s friends! Let’s stop them, Gorg! We’re already rescuing Audrey, so she wouldn’t be happy if we can’t save her as well!

…

Somehow, you’re making me feel uneasy! Get out of here!

That lion machine! Are you also one of the Gundams’ comrades!?

If I use Hell And Heaven, I might be able to remove just the cockpit block, but it would be extremely dangerous! First, we need to disable that machine somehow! If that doesn’t work…

You’re with the Gundams! That means you're our enemy!

You were on our side until recently, but then you started attacking us out of the blue! Forcing you to do that must be one of Earth’s technologies! If Mardoul gets his hands on that…

You may be small, but you’re still a Gundam! All Gundams are enemies!

Have you fought us before!? You shouldn’t have had many opportunities to fight beings like us… I heard that your memories were manipulated, but it seems that your experience fighting Zeta is the only thing that remained!

Sleeves pilot! Answer the voice calling out to you! If you continue like this, your heart will…

I can hear a voice…in my head… It’s tormenting me… If I destroy the Gundams, I’ll be free from this pain!

Gundams will take everything from me! I must destroy them before they can take it all! That is my mission!

She arbitrarily changes the wills of others and forces them to fight! What the heck is Martha Vist doing!?

My enemy is…Gundam! Anyone who gets in my way is the enemy too!

Mind control, huh? You’re no different from the Vagans! Sleeves pilot! Just wait a little while longer! I’ll get you out of there!

Gah! My head hurts! If only you guys would go away!

If it hurts that much, don’t fight! Get out of that machine instead! I’ve got the best music to help clear your head!

Don’t stand in front of me! Don’t try to steal my light!

Mazinger should be able to withstand the attacks from that black Unicorn! I know it’s terrible to raise a hand against a woman, but please forgive me!

That machine makes me feel even more uneasy! It’s taking away my light!

I’m not interested in other people’s things! If you’re going to stay on the battlefield, then come at me with everything you’ve got!

Don’t think you can defeat Kaiser with memories implanted by someone else!

I will carry out my master’s orders. All enemies must disappear!

I once got my memories wiped and had things done to me. I don’t want to wish that on anyone else.

I agree with Ruri! She may be from Zeon, but that doesn’t mean she’s at fault here!

I am Ple Twelve… I will protect my master from the enemy! The light…

I’m so angry right now… Memories are important. To think someone would just destroy them like that…

That anger comes from kindness… But Yuki, you must not give in to your anger.

We’ll stop that machine without destroying it! We should be capable of doing that! Let’s go, Yuki! Falsaber!

I am…Ple Twelve… My master is Alberto Vist… I fight to protect the light from the Gundams…

No you’re not! You’re Marida! Your Captain is Captain Zinnerman of the Garencieres!

I don’t know that person! Don’t trick me, Gundam!
The plot continues when either Ple Twelve’s HP hits 50% (20,300) or you defeat 9 Ghosts.

Haa… Haa… It’s tough to face that many Ghosts and the black Unicorn at the same time…

I have to protect it… That’s right… I am…
[Psychoframe noises]

Not again! The Unicorn is resonating with Marida’s mobile suit again! What is this!?


Kyaaaaa!

W-what the heck was that!?

There’s some kind of force field around the Unicorn and Banshee!

Light…

Huh?

The light will save me! I won’t let anyone take it away from me!

You’re wrong! That’s not normal! It’s dangerous!

GUNDAAAAAAAAM!

[Garuda, Bridge]

The Unicorn and Banshee are resonating with each other, creating a psycho-field…

So it’s just like the Axis Shock. At this rate, the Garuda won’t last long. Bring Mineva with you.

This is bad!

What is?

In the guest room…

[Garuda, Hallway]

That shaking just now… I can’t search at my leisure! Where is the Princess!?

!
[Zinnerman hides]

Seriously now… To think you would do something like this… Ensign Riddhe, do you understand your position?

It’s because I understand that I’m doing this. And you know what’ll happen if you kill the son of Ronan Marcenas!

Bastard!

You can have Banagher and the Unicorn, but I’m taking her with me.

!

I don’t have time for your one-sided romance. Moreover, you’re not going to impress any women when you’re full of lead.

Tch!

Ensign Riddhe, the Box’s secret must be kept. Lady Mineva is aware of that. That’s why we need her cooperation.

Shut up!

Grr!
[Alberto raises his gun]

Mineva, you may not realize it right now, but the Unicorn is dangerous. By demonstrating the power of Newtypes, it will turn a century of “prayers” into a “curse”. That’s why…

A curse?

I don’t have the power to change the world. Even if the world is imperfect, if there’s no way to change it, then I will protect it. That’s why…doing what you’re doing will…

!

Mineva?
[A flashbang goes off]

Gaah!

Ahhhh! My eyes! My eyes!
[Zinnerman opens fire]

Princess!

Zinnerman!

Who the hell are you!?

We’re leaving. This way!

The Garencieres is coming. We’re escaping from the mobile suit deck.

But Marida is still on this ship…

She and Banagher are fighting outside! For now, we need to get to safety!

Banagher is here!? Understood!

(I’m counting on you to take care of Marida, Banagher!)

I’ve finally found the light… I won't let anyone steal it from me!

The same phenomenon is happening again!

Ugh… Audrey is… Don’t let yourself be taken over, Unicorn!

It’s under his complete control! How can that boy pilot it like this?

Hmm? “That boy”...

It seems you contained it this time, but who knows when it’ll happen again.

I guess so…

Everyone, be careful of the Unicorn and Banshee’s psycho fields!
The plot continues when either Ple Twelve’s HP hits 30% (12,180), four turns pass from the last event, or you defeat 12 Ghosts.

[Alarm]

The Unicorn and Banshee’s psycho fields are activating again!




Gaaaaah!

The Garuda is…

Extensive damage to various parts of the Garuda. Its altitude is gradually decreasing.

Is Audrey okay!?

Audrey! Captain!

[Garuda, Hangar]
[Explosions]

Ugh… That explosion just now… Zinnerman, are you alright?

Ugh… Mari…da…
(Darkened)

Zinnerman…
[The wreckage Audrey is standing on starts to give way]

Don’t make any sudden moves, Mineva! That’s going to collapse!

Riddhe…

It’s okay, everything is going to be fine! I’m on my way there now!

…No thank you.

What are you talking about!? You’re going to fall! Give me your hand, quickly!

Riddhe, we’re following different paths.

This isn’t the time for that! I’ll protect you! So come here!

I am a woman of the “Zabi family”.

!

I will see with my own eyes the true nature of Laplace’s Box. I have always believed that a distorted world is better than war… But if it only stifles humanity, then…

Mineva… What are you talking about?

Then perhaps I’ll be committing a grave sin, like my father and grandfather. But even so, I will…

Are you planning to take the world on alone!?

!

Nobody believes the world will change. No one cares about what will happen a century from now, when they’re not around to see it!

You don’t believe in anyone, huh…

What’s the point in making enemies out of people like that!?

I’m not alone.
[Audrey moves to the edge]

Where are you going? What are you going to do? You can’t be…

Riddhe…

Mineva, stop!

Farewell. I’ll never forget you.
[Audrey jumps out of the Garuda]

MINEVAAAAAAAAAAA!

[In the Skies Over the Pacific Ocean]

(The sky stretches out endlessly… Many lives exist below and above this, and they’re all moving towards the future… That’s why I…)
Catch me, Banagher...

That voice!

What’s wrong, Banagher!?

I heard it… Audrey is calling me!

What are you talking about!? I didn’t hear a voice…

Go to her, Banagher!

Okay!
Super Robot Wars BX - RX-0

Let’s do it, Unicorn!
[If you didn’t activate NT-D before this, it activates now]

[In the Skies Over the Pacific Ocean]

I know… Audrey is over there!

!

AUDREEEEEEEEEY!
[The Unicorn catches the falling Audrey]

Banagher…

I heard your voice clearly. It made me so happy. I felt like I finally understood what it was that I was doing here. Because you called out to me.

Me too…
[The Garenceiers comes out of the clouds]

Princess! Banagher!
(Phone)

Flaste…

Audrey, go to the Garencieres for now.

What about you?

If the sensation I felt earlier was real, then Marida will be able to hear me. I will save her. Both Marida and the Captain too. So, just wait here.

Banagher, you…

Is this alright?

Yes!

I’m counting on you, Banagher Links.

Yeah!

Sorry, I’m back!

That face… I guess you saved Audrey.

Yes! She’s inside the Garencieres.

Really!?

Ugh… All of you are trying to steal it!

We’ve rescued Audrey! Now we just need to save her!
[X-Rounder sounds]

What’s this feeling!?

I thought the Jovians gave up!

What should we do? If defending the Garuda is our top priority, then we should destroy the Banshee.

But that’s…

No. We just need to disable that mech.

Flit!?

There’s the matter of that psycho field. If we were to carelessly destroy that mech, who knows what kind of phenomena it could create.

That mech certainly isn’t normal! I agree with his call!

Even though it’s a verbal promise, we need to follow it through. Right, Banagher?

Yeah! I’ll bring Marida back to normal!

If you’re going to do it, do it quickly! We don’t exactly have a lot of time left!

All units, repel the Jovian machines and damage the Banshee as much as you can!

But do not destroy it! She may be affected by the Psychoframe, but we still may be able to save her!
Now with Jovians down our neck, the objective is to lower the Banshee below 10% HP (4060) without destroying it. And that brings us to our final secret for the stage.
SECRET ALERT
Marida mandatory #1
After the Audrey event, have Banagher lower the Banshee’s HP below 10%.
Don’t forget you still need to get the boss dialogue between Banagher and Ple Twelve. Also, these Jovians give another opportunity to get Girard those 2 kills she needs.
When there’s 5 enemies left…

Oh come on, there’s still more of them!?

But we’ve still got the numbers advantage!

(Indeed. Even if they deploy more forces at a time like this…)

(Is it to buy time for their retreat? Or…)
Thankfully, there’s only one wave of reinforcements.
The plot continues yet again when the Banshee’s HP drops below the threshold. Of course, I do it with Banagher. Mercy helps avoid any kills, and if you don’t have the Skill stat for it, you can boost it with Setsuna’s Trans-Am Burst (which will also lower Ple Twelve’s stats).

Ugh… Master…

Stop it, Marida! Please, come to your senses!

…Your voice gives me a headache!

Your head hurts because your true self is resisting!

I don’t know what you’re talking about!

MARIDAAAAAAAAAA!

!

Captain!?

There’s someone on the deck!

Are you out of your mind, old man!? You’re going to die!

Ugh… Just hold on…
[He moves a few squares up]

I’m coming to you right now…

That man…

Is he trying to help the Banshee’s pilot?

Your voice also gives me a headache! Whyyyyyyyy!?

Ugh…

Captain!

Guh… I still have to tell her…

…

Setsuna, what are you doing!?

That man wants dialogue. So I will…


Just like at Palau…

Please, reach out to Marida’s heart! This light will deliver your voice to her!

Alright! Listen up, Marida! It’s me, Zinnerman!

What the… Zinnerman… Master…? This light inside me…

[???]

This is my daughter… Her name is Marie… If she was alive, she would be around your age…
(???. Darkened)

Master… My master…

Marida, come back with me! It’ll all be like it used to be!
(Back to normal)

You… You…are…

Ugh… The light… I can’t see the light!

How can you understand anything just by piloting a machine!?

!?

Open the hatch and come out, Marida! Let’s go back to space together!

Aaaaaa…
Come with me! Don’t leave me alone!
Ugh…

Mas…ter… Cap…tain…
(Darkened. Name is back to Marida)
[The Banshee shuts down]

Marida!

[The Banshee leaves the battle]

…

Welcome home, Marida…

Captain… Marida…

With this, we’ve saved another life.

(They care about people, just like us… Those are the Sleeves… People from Zeon…)

The light from the GN Particles have disappeared… What the hell was that?

Aaaa… The readings from the Banshee… They took my Ple Twelve…

We’ve completed retrieving the Sleeves! All that’s left is to wipe out all the remaining mechs!

Captain, I’m bringing you and Marida to one of our ships!

Alright…
Now all that’s left is to defeat the remaining Jovian grunts.
The map is over when all enemies have been defeated.

Looks like it’s finally over…

Is the Garuda okay?

Um… It looks pretty badly damaged, but it’s able to keep flying.

Then there’s no need to stay here any longer. Captain Zinnerman, I would like to meet up with your ship later. Please contact--
[Alarm]

Boson Particles in this airspace are increasing! Something is Boson Jumping in!

What a touching fight! But to keep fighting amongst yourselves, it just shows how evil you Earthlings are!

You were waiting for us to get tired? That’s smarter than your usual way of fighting!

It’s finally over! I’m not going to let you chumps ruin the moment!

Everyone, be careful! They probably still have a trump card!

You’re right about that! The whole reason I have you still be here is to deliver the fatal blow with these!

Fire the Phase Transition missiles!

What are those!?

We were originally saving these for the Federation’s larger ships, but we’ve decided to use them to defeat the evil Earthling’s Phase Transition weapons, since they pose the greatest threat!

What the heck!?

There’s no point in trying to run. These Phase Transition guided missiles will continue to pursue your ship no matter where you go! Farewell, Earthlings! Ahahahahahaha!

He even explained his plan with such pride! It pisses me off!

This is bad. One of them is even targeting the Garencieres!

We don’t have time for this! I’ll knock down every one of them!

Don’t. If you do, even if it doesn’t cause a Phase Transition, the explosion will still cause damage to the surface.

Dammit, so they thought that far ahead!

What should we do!? Should we do a short distance Fold despite the risks!?

Maybe we should hide upstairs?

Upstairs…

You mean space!?

That way, we can limit the impact to the surface!

Don’t be so rash!

No, that’s actually our only option.

Agreed. All ships, we will now break through the atmosphere with the Garencieres and rise into space!

As for the Goraon and the Gran Garan, follow the Ptolemy and Macross closely! Calculations suggest both ships should be able to reach space!

I trust your judgement.

Good grief. Our tactical forecaster’s ideas are as bold as ever!

So I’m finally going into space… I can’t help but be excited!

All units, return immediately! All ships, get ready!

[Ptolemaios 2 Kai, Bridge]

Ugh… Breaking through the atmosphere with Trans-Am is really heavy…

Are the other ships keeping up?

They’re doing fine! There’s no problem with towing the Goraon either!

The enemy’s guided missiles are still coming after us!

Can we outrun them?
(Phone)

For now, we just have to hope for the best!
[Alarm]

The Garencieres’ speed is decreasing! It’s moving away from the planned ascent line!

What!?

[Nadesico, Bridge]

What happened!?

There’s a problem with the engine! It’s not outputting any power!
(Phone)

Everything was going so well, I guess it was greedy of me to think it would all work out in the end!
(Phone)

Looks like we’ll have to give up on the Zeon ship.

Audrey is still on that ship.

If we try to force our way in to help them, we might get dragged down as well. Plus, if the rumors about Laplace’s Box are true, we’d be getting rid of one of the Earth’s Sphere’s greatest worries by letting them fall here.

What should we do, Yurika!?

The Ptolemaios has its hands full with the Goraon and the Gran Garan… But the Nadesico and Diva just don’t have enough thrust…
[Alarm]

What is it this time!?

Federal ship sighted on our course! It’s the Nahel Argama!

[Nahel Argama, Bridge]

XO Liam, what’s the situation?

The target has separated from the Garuda and is ascending. However, it appears to lack sufficient thrust.

The Garencieres… A disguised cargo freighter that’s part of the Sleeves… They’ve been shadowing us ever since Industrial 7. Are you sure about this?

This is the perfect opportunity to get revenge for everything they’ve done.

Captain…
[Clash starts to play again]

But this is a special occasion! Launch the tether cables at the target! Have our ship pull them up!

Roger!

For better or for worse, this is a direct order from Commander Bright! Plus, we finally have something to do! Regardless of what that is.

(Come back to space, Banagher!)

[Garencieres, Bridge]

What the hell is that ship we’ve been chasing doing?

That ship isn’t working for the Federation or Zeon. If we can reach it, it might open a path for us.

But Princess…
[Alarm]

Oh no! Our altitude is dropping, so we can’t reach the cable!

Can’t we do something about this!?

Easier said than done!
[Collision sounds]

What was that!?

It’s the Unicorn! Banagher has gone topside to grab the cable!
(Phone)

Banagher!

[Diva, Hangar]

Stop being reckless, Banagher! Your mech will be torn apart!

If I let go of the wire now, the Garencieres will get caught up in the explosion! There’s no way I can let that happen!
(Phone)

Banagher…

Stupid kid. If you could just save that Audrey girl and get away, we’d be done with this.

…Banagher knows that.

Boy?

There are people there who, just like me, fought to protect each other. That’s why he and his Gundam are over there!

[Atmosphere]

Ugh… Just a little bit more… Hold on, Unicorn!

That’s enough, Banagher! Just take the Princess and escape!
(Phone)

It’s alright… I can do this… I can do this!
[Gundam thrust noises]

Yes! It’s possible with our Gundams!
[The AGE-3 grabs the wire and the Unicorn]

The AGE-3!

Ugh…

Kio, why are you…

I saw…those Zeon guys fighting…That’s why, right now…

Kio…
[Psychoframe sounds]

He’s just like you… He’s following his heart.
(???. Darkened)

I’m counting on you and the Captain, Banagher…
(???. Darkened)

Those voices…
[GN Reactor sounds]

A green light…

It’s a high concentration of GN Particles… It can’t be!

I’ve activated the Raiser System! Now the three of us will work together!

The Raiser System… You shouldn’t have that many particles left, Setsuna!

If it runs out of GN Particles, your mech will stop moving!

But I still have to do it! The potential of humanity lies beyond this wall!

That’s right… You are the Beast of Possibility…

You are the savior that will save us all…

You can become the light that illuminates everything!
Super Robot Wars BX - UNICORN (Long)

Open the way for us! GUNDAAAAAAAAAM!

[Nahel Arganm, Bridge]

Am… Am I dreaming…?

An aurora in space?

No, it’s more like…

The bridge that’s connecting Banagher’s Gundam to this ship…

It’s a rainbow…

[Ra Cailum, Bridge]

It’s just like when Char dropped Axis…

Yeah. The light that enveloped Amuro and Axis… The shining light of human kindness.

(But, unlike back then, I feel something other than kindness. Do you know anything, Amuro?)

[Garuda, Hangar]

That’s not the same light that almost destroyed the Garuda earlier. What is it?

The RX-0 doesn’t have that kind of feature!

Firstly, let’s contact the nearby Ra Cailum. There’s no telling when this plane will fall out of the sky.

Y-yes!

And that man… Is this part of Cardeas Vist’s plan? In that case, then the Banshee is also…

Gun…dam…

You took everything from me… That abominable power…

[Azadistan, Office]

Celestial Being is over there?

Probably… They must have been at the Axis Shock too…

But even after witnessing such a miracle, the world didn’t change.

That’s why we must show the world again and again the strength and kindness of the human heart.

…I’m going to get in touch with them through Klaus. We have to get Commander Frederick Algreus to stand on the stage once more.

[Quantum Brainwave Blocking Facility, Guest Room]

(That light… They must be fighting over there… For a moment, they were…)

Louise, I…

You want to go back into space?
(Louise Halevy. Gundam 00. CV: Chiwa Saitō)

…Yeah. I’m sure there’s something I can do. So…

Go for it. I’ll be fine here…

I’m going. To protect the world…and you.

Hehe. Be careful… I’ll be waiting right here…

Yeah. I’ll definitely come back, Louise.

[Diva, Briefing Room]

Thank you for your help, Captain Otto. Thanks to you, we were able to make it to space without losing anyone.

On behalf of everyone in BX, let me offer you our thanks.

It’s nothing. I was just doing what was expected of me. I don’t need your gratitude. Besides, we’re both federal soldiers. And we’ve fought together once before.

Ahaha. That’s right.

Um… There was one thing I was curious about. How did you know we were coming up here? Does Londo Bell know something we don’t?

It’s just the insight of a Captain with years of battle experience.

We simply followed Commander Bright’s orders and headed here.

Captain Bright’s orders?

*Ahem* Yes, it was thanks to Commander Bright’s swift and flexible response that we were able to rush to the rescue.

I see… He saved us again, just like in Rostroulan.

However, this time, we wouldn’t have been able to rescue you just by rushing to the scene.

It was that mysterious phenomenon that emanated from those three Gundams.

From what I saw in the video feed, it looks very similar to the Axis Shock.

I sensed a strong power, different from Aura, coming from their mechs.

Sumeragi, could you please tell us your opinion on the matter? Setsuna seemed confident that he could recreate that phenomenon with the Trans-Am Burst.

It may sound like an Innovator’s instinct, but something similar happened once before. As mentioned before, it was the Axis Shock.

The Axis Shock!? So you were…

Yes. At that time too, Setsuna was trying to expand the area of shared consciousness and connect people’s wills. The light that was emitted by Amuro Ray’s Gundam was delivered to the aliens, the Zentradi, as well.

Are you saying that connecting the minds of the Zentradi is what intensified that phenomenon?

So what happened this time was a result of some sort of resonance between people’s wills and the Psychoframe?

I heard that the Psychoframe was officially shelved because the technology was far too unknown. You can’t say for sure that sort of thing wouldn’t happen again.

The unknown is just that. Just like the AGE System.

Maybe what just happened had something to do with Kio’s AGE-3.

But, even if we wanted to recreate it, we can’t because something’s gone wrong with the 00 Raiser’s particle dispersal system.

Is Setsuna unable to use his mech?

The effects of using the Trans-Am Burst, which wasn’t intended to be used with Particle Condensers, is now apparent. It’ll be fine for normal combat, but the Trans-Am Burst is now all but impossible to use.

If you force it, it could destroy the entire mech.

In any case, we were saved thanks to Setsuna, so let’s not worry about it!

What are we going to do with the Garencieres? Unlike Ranvel, I feel uneasy letting them move about the ship.

They offered to become our prisoners. The only condition was that we treat and cure Marida Cruz’s “adjustments” and its aftereffects.

Are the aftereffects that severe?

In addition to the memory manipulation caused by medication, fighting in a unit that used NT-D seems to have left her in a bad state, both physically and mentally. That’s why we’re going to send her to SMS’ medical experts.

Even if she was an enemy, she wasn’t fighting in the black Unicorn out of her own free will. Can I ask you a favor, Captain Jeffrey?

I know, former Commander Asuno. I will proceed with preparations for treatment.

Thanks.

(Former Commander Asuno… I thought you’d be annoyed about the Vagans, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.)

(Kio helped out the Garencieres… Maybe he has some thoughts about it.)

For now, with Marida Cruz receiving treatment, we can avoid any unnecessary conflict with the Garencieres.

Even so, it was only because of her suggestion that they made the offer.

Audrey Burne… Or rather, Mineva Zabi…

[Diva, Hangar]

It’s so good to see you again, Audrey!
[Churull tackle hugs Audrey]

Churull!?

I heard you were coming here, so I asked her to come with me.

What about you, Banagher?

I heard that you stayed with these guys after you came down to Earth.

Heh. Somehow, we ended up together again.

…Everyone, I am…

You don’t need to apologize for the fact that you kept your Zeon Princess-ness a secret.

But…

Being in a position of authority means a lot of different things. Right?

Whoa! It sounds so much deeper when Prince Jojo says it.

Stop it, Window. I’m still confused about the whole thing.

Jojo is a prince?

Let’s talk about that later.

Anyway, you’ll always be Audrey to us. Please remember that.

Yes.

Everyone looks so happy…

The ones who protected their smiles were Banagher, Setsuna, and you.

That’s right! You were our saviors back then.

I see… In that case, I’m happy too.

We got through that whole situation without a single casualty. It should have been impossible. What do you think about that, Captain Girard?

…Who knows? At the very least, miracles are always possible.

Be realistic.

That is realistic.

But it’s because we're in reality that sometimes things happen beyond our wildest imagination. It’s because we have the will to keep living. Wouldn’t that be called a miracle?

Everyone has their own way of thinking…

Are you alright, Girard? You look a bit worried.

I’m fine. So, you’re here too, huh? Did you go out of your way to come see me?

Is that so? Captain Yurika’s gonna get jealous again.

Y-Yurika has nothing to do with this! This is the first time we’ve been able to meet since Luna Base, so I thought I’d say hello and thank you…

You want to thank me? Heh… How’s your cooking coming along?

Very well! I’ve improved my skills since last time!

A~KI~TO~! What, are you going to give her a home-cooked meal as thanks!?

Y-Yurika, when did you get here!?

I always know where you are, Akito!

It’s an ability that puts X-Rounders to shame…

Don’t worry about anything, Captain. I’ll be returning to Luna Base shortly.

Eh? You’re going home already? I still haven’t thanked you for helping out Akito on the moon, or for helping us out just now.

Who are you and what have you done with Yurika!?

That was that, and this is this!

Heh. Sorry, but I need to report my mission in person. This mission was half success, half failure.

In the end, we couldn’t have protected the Garuda on our own.

It seems that way. I hope that the report of that Axis Shock-like thing will keep the Base Commander in a good mood.

Axis Shock-like thing, huh…

Is something wrong, Knight Gundam?

No… It’s nothing…

(Setsuna, Kio, Banagher… You displayed the power of your Gundams. As a Gundam, do I also have that kind of power…)

[???]

Is this footage accurate?

Yes. It is as you see it.

I see… I see… You have my thanks, Divoti.

There’s no need to thank me. I have my own intentions.

I’m well aware of that. I’ll be happy to go along with your plan.

Father… Please watch over me. This will be the fight of my life!
After completing this stage, the following Tacticians unlock their second bonuses.
- Flit: Attack power +5/10/15% against Vagans
- Ceila: Attack power +5/10/15% against Aura Machines
- Maria: Attack power +5/10/15% against Jaaku Beasts
- Yurika: Attack power +5/10/15% against Jovians
- Yuuki: Attack power +5/10/15% when using an attack that hits both enemies in a pair
- Ozma: Attack power +5/10/15% against Vajra
- Jeffrey: Ranged attack power +10%
- Falsaber: Attack power +5/10/15% against Destrook
Otto also becomes selectable as a Tactician. His first bonus is Embark/Recover Rate +40/60/80%, much like the other ship Captains.