Archived version of this chapter.
Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad got introduced to Ryusei Date and the SRX Project.
We'll be at Mount Ikoma soon, with Osaka coming into view right after.
Don't go into Osaka proper. Aliens have appeared in Kansai Science City. Roger that.
Look over there! There's a Mobile Suit fighting the aliens all by itself.
That's the R-2!
You recognize it? Yeah. It's one of my fellow SRX Team members. I'm impressed, Rai. You're doing extremely well on your own. You know, he loves calling himself a genius pilot.
The SRX Team sure sounds like a group of interesting guys. Exactly. We're the cream of the crop. That jab went right over him.
Pick up the pace, Pete. Roger.
Earth Route Chapter 10: Rai, the Genius Pilot
You're doing great, Rai-Rai.
R-Ryusei!? Where did you come from!?(Raidiese F. Branstein. OG. CV: Ryotaro Okiayu)
Like I'd let you hog all the glory. Hmph. You're still annoying as usual. What was that!?
Deploy the troops, which still means everyone.
Stop it, you two. This isn't the time for bickering. I guess you're right. Hey, aliens! I, the Great Ryusei, will be your opponent. Prepare to die! *Sigh* He's like another Koji.First up, the Ice Man himself.
[R-2]
The base R-2 is decent. It's the bulkiest mech we have on this route so far besides Gaiking, and its I Field helps when fighting some of the OG enemies. Despite having a B rank in Air, it can fly, but you'll want to land it as soon as possible to take advantage of its A rank in ground. Its biggest weakness is that its best attack, the Beam Chakram, only has 4 ammo. Most of the time, you'll want the R-2 to stay in one place and snipe enemies with its rifle.
Nothing really to do but to move everyone east and wipe out the aliens. As long as you keep the R-2 on a building, Rai can fend for himself very easily, at least until he runs out of rifle and chakram ammo. Have Ryusei go reinforce him, while everyone else moves on the northern bank of the river.
Enemy reinforcements spawn on the third enemy phase. These Kyos are extremely agile, so watch out.
There is technically a boss, the battleship Fure, but I won't be covering it since it's impossible to kill. It retreats either when it hits 50% HP or during a plot event on the fifth enemy phase. Speaking of which…
Are you done yet?(Le Cain. Layzner. CV: Kaneto Shiozawa)
We've just finished. Good. We're leaving.[The Fure retreats]
Get back here, you coward! They're so afraid of me that they turned tail. Hahahahahaha!Here are the items for the map. Make sure you pick up the Chip and the High-Performance Radar in the top right. That extra range is extremely helpful.
The map ends when all enemies are defeated.
I'm Lieutenant Raidiese F. Branstein of the SRX Team, part of the EDF's Far East Branch. Mmm. I am Daimonji. I know. What were the aliens doing here? I'm not sure, but it seems like they abducted someone. They abducted someone? Sakon, find out who and why. On it. *Stares* Is something the matter? You're normal… I thought you'd be another weirdo like Ryusei. Don't compare me to Ryusei. He's a disgrace to the entire project. You're right. He really is normal. But Ryusei said you loved calling yourself a genius pilot. I mean… I am a genius pilot. There's no doubting that. Great. He is a weirdo after all. Huh? What do you mean? … … Anyway… Find anything yet, Sakon? Yes. It seems the woman abducted is an archeologist by the name of Dr. Anzai. What!? Dr. Anzai!? Do you know her, Pete? I know of her. I read her books.
I recall you being a bit of an archeology buff.
What kind of person is she? She's the world authority on super-archeology, and is most well known for her theory that the ancient civilizations of Mu and Atlantis were built by aliens. Ancient aliens? It's just an unproven theory. But if she's been abducted by modern aliens, then this Mu thing might have some merit to it. Lieutenant Branstein, what will you do now? Sir, I've been ordered to join the Daiku-Maryu Squad. I look forward to working with you. I see. Welcome aboard, Lieutenant Branstein. You can just call me Rai. Look at you, acting all cool. Ugh. I can't believe we're working together again. Hmph.[Some time later]
I like his cool, edgy vibe. Right, Ikue?
Honestly, yeah.
M-Midori…
Is he your kind of guy, Ikue? I wouldn't call him my type, but I don't hate it. I wouldn't fall for him if I were you. I don't think he's into women. So then that would mean… Ryusei, tell him to stay away from my room. Oh?