Shin Super Robot Wars - A Game Filled With Decisions

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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad got introduced to Ryusei Date and the SRX Project.

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Image We'll be at Mount Ikoma soon, with Osaka coming into view right after.
Image Don't go into Osaka proper. Aliens have appeared in Kansai Science City.
Image Roger that.
Image Look over there! There's a Mobile Suit fighting the aliens all by itself.
Image That's the R-2!
Image You recognize it?
Image 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.
Image The SRX Team sure sounds like a group of interesting guys.
Image Exactly. We're the cream of the crop.
Image That jab went right over him.
Image Pick up the pace, Pete.
Image Roger.

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Earth Route Chapter 10: Rai, the Genius Pilot

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Image You're doing great, Rai-Rai.
Image R-Ryusei!? Where did you come from!?
(Raidiese F. Branstein. OG. CV: Ryotaro Okiayu)
Image Like I'd let you hog all the glory.
Image Hmph. You're still annoying as usual.
Image What was that!?

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Deploy the troops, which still means everyone.

Image Stop it, you two. This isn't the time for bickering.
Image I guess you're right. Hey, aliens! I, the Great Ryusei, will be your opponent. Prepare to die!
Image *Sigh* He's like another Koji.

First up, the Ice Man himself.

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[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.

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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.

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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…

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Image Are you done yet?
(Le Cain. Layzner. CV: Kaneto Shiozawa)
Image We've just finished.
Image Good. We're leaving.
[The Fure retreats]
Image Get back here, you coward!
Image 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.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image I'm Lieutenant Raidiese F. Branstein of the SRX Team, part of the EDF's Far East Branch.
Image Mmm. I am Daimonji.
Image I know.
Image What were the aliens doing here?
Image I'm not sure, but it seems like they abducted someone.
Image They abducted someone? Sakon, find out who and why.
Image On it.
Image *Stares*
Image Is something the matter?
Image You're normal… I thought you'd be another weirdo like Ryusei.
Image Don't compare me to Ryusei. He's a disgrace to the entire project.
Image You're right. He really is normal.
Image But Ryusei said you loved calling yourself a genius pilot.
Image I mean… I am a genius pilot. There's no doubting that.
Image Great. He is a weirdo after all.
Image Huh? What do you mean?
Image …
Image …
Image Anyway… Find anything yet, Sakon?
Image Yes. It seems the woman abducted is an archeologist by the name of Dr. Anzai.
Image What!? Dr. Anzai!?
Image Do you know her, Pete?
Image I know of her. I read her books.
Image I recall you being a bit of an archeology buff.
Image What kind of person is she?
Image 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.
Image Ancient aliens?
Image It's just an unproven theory.
Image But if she's been abducted by modern aliens, then this Mu thing might have some merit to it.
Image Lieutenant Branstein, what will you do now?
Image Sir, I've been ordered to join the Daiku-Maryu Squad. I look forward to working with you.
Image I see. Welcome aboard, Lieutenant Branstein.
Image You can just call me Rai.
Image Look at you, acting all cool. Ugh. I can't believe we're working together again.
Image Hmph.
[Some time later]
Image I like his cool, edgy vibe. Right, Ikue?
Image Honestly, yeah.
Image M-Midori…
Image Is he your kind of guy, Ikue?
Image I wouldn't call him my type, but I don't hate it.
Image I wouldn't fall for him if I were you. I don't think he's into women.
Image So then that would mean… Ryusei, tell him to stay away from my room.
Image Oh?
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad met up with Rai, the self-proclaimed genius pilot.

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Image Doctor, Commander Oka is on the line.
Image I just got word that Voltes V has been attacked and incapacitated.
Image Was it BESPA?
Image No, aliens. The Voltes Team will be returning to Japan.
Image So then what about Europe?
Image Mmm. I'm planning to send the Cyber Beast Force from the Far East Branch to Europe as reinforcements.
Image The Cyber Beast Force? You mean Dancouga? Hey, did you know their Beast Machines have this thing called Aggressive Mode, and…
Image The Cyber Beast Force… More troublemakers.
Image …Oh, and their main weapon is called the Dancouhou, which--
Image Shut up, Ryusei. Adults are talking.
Image Hey!
Image Professor Yumi contacted me, saying that he has something he wants to deliver to Mazinger Z. Please stop by the Photon Power Lab before returning to base.
Image Roger that.

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Image I'm sorry that I'm asking you to do something unreasonable.
Image Don't worry about it. But I have to ask, what is it?
Image Behold.
Image Wow, it's better in person. Koji will be so happy that the Jet Scrander is finished.
Image Now Mazinger Z will be able to fly.
Image Indeed.
Image I'll bring it to him. Is that okay, Dad?
Image Any objections, Dr. Daimonji?
Image I'll bring it up with Commander Oka.
Image Please do.
Image Let's start loading the Jet Scrander onto the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Professor, we're under attack!!

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Earth Route Chapter 11: The Plan to Defend the Daiku-Maryu

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Image Dammit! I can't believe I got the location wrong. Where the hell did Le Cain go? Hmm? That's the Daiku-Maryu! Hehehehe. My luck must be turning around to run into it here. If I can bring back its corpse as a gift, it'll make up for this blunder and then some. Hehehe.

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Image Doctor! The Daiku-Maryu's power unit was damaged.
Image How bad is it?
Image I don't know.
Image Mmm… Everyone, scramble! Prioritize repairing the damage!

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Deploy the troops! We finally get to bench someone, which will be Yamagatake.

Image And out they come. I'll take care of them one by one.
Image That's our line, old man!
Image O-old man!? I hate being called that! How dare you!
Image Someone got mad. Yet another weirdo…

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Image Listen up, everyone! The Daiku-Maryu is unable to move! Don't let the enemy get close!
Image Roger that. I got this.

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Defeat all enemies without letting the Daiku-Maryu fall. Sounds easy enough, even though it cannot move.

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Here's the boss, Old Man Killer's Grotector. It is possible to defeat it with a well-invested Trider (Watta gets Valor at level 10, along with an upgraded Trider Bird Attack), but it retreats at 50% HP. Either way, you'll have to get it off the map in order to beat the chapter. The Grotector can and will deal massive damage to our units, so try to bait out its main cannon in order to exhaust its EN supplies.

Image I've failed. Retreat!

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Enemy reinforcements spawn on the second and fourth enemy phases.

Here are the items on the map.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image How bad is the damage?
Image It'll need repairs, but it's not serious.
Image I see. I agree with your findings. I'm sorry, Professor, but I need to borrow your facilities until emergency repairs are complete.
Image It won't be a bother at all. As far as I'm concerned, we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Daiku-Maryu Squad. Please, feel free to use whatever you need.
[The screen vibrates]
Image Whoa! Earthquaaaake!!
Image It's just a little tremor. Don't make a big fuss over nothing.
Image Zip it! I hate earthquakes!
Image I feel bad for you, Sanshiro, having to be around an annoying guy like him.
Image H-hey! Don't get too close!
Image Is something wrong?
Image Something wrong? Aren't you one of them?
Image "Them"?
Image Hehehe.
Image Ryusei, what's going on?
Image Don't look at me.
Image ????
(TL Note: 1996 was a different time…)
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu got disabled while parked in front of the Photon Power Lab.

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Image We've been having a lot of earthquakes lately.
Image Could it be from an underwater volcano?
Image It's a bit too unnatural for that. I think it might be man-made.
Image Man-made? Like someone is building something on the seafloor?
Image That's just speculation on my part… But these are aliens we're talking about… It's been reported that they've been buzzing around the Ogasawara Islands.
Image Could they have a base around there?
Image I think it's very likely.
Image We need to check it out.
Image The Daiku-Maryu is still being fixed, so it won't be able to move for a while. Akira, could you please take Ryusei and Rai to investigate?
Image Roger that. We'll leave immediately.
Image Just don't overdo it.
Image Right.
Image Hey, Akira. That's a tough group you're working with today. I feel bad for you.
Image This is just part of the job.
Image Did you say something?
Image Who, me? Anyway, good luck.
Image I got this.

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Earth Route Chapter 12: The First Survey

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Image Tch! I'm with Rai again? Couldn't it be literally anyone else?
Image That's my line. What's Dr. Daimonji thinking by putting a simple-minded fool like you on this investigation team?
Image Calm down, you two… Hmm? It seems we've got company.

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Image Like moths to a flame. Today, I'll get my revenge for your past transgressions.
Image Heh. What's with that attitude? You talking about yourself?
Image How insolent!
Image It seems you have good one-liners every once in a while, Ryusei.
Image Of course I do… Hey! Don't insult me like that!
Image Both of you shut up! Seriously…

I forgot to take a picture of the map, but there's not that much to see. The objective of this map is to survive through 4 waves of enemy reinforcements. Very weak enemy reinforcements spawn during the enemy phase when they have 4 or fewer units remaining, but these guys drop pennies so they're not worth farming.

Honestly, this could have been another email.

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The only boss of this stage is Jeangall in his Skullrook. It's impossible to defeat him, since when his HP drops below 26,000, he restores full HP. That's also not to mention that the Skullrook's giant drill attack will deal a lot of damage to anyone it hits, and our only units for this stage aren't known for their defense.

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Jeangall is also with Beast Knight Namazungo, which I consider a miniboss since it's stronger than the other mooks. If you position Reideen exactly 8 squares north of Namazungo, you can aggro it, but still stay safe from Jeangall.

According to an online guide, if you use cheats to somehow destroy Jeangall, the game bugs out and continues to spawn reinforcements whenever someone does an action.

If you don't want the items on the stage, the best course of action is to camp in the woods on the island the trio spawns on.

Here are the items on the map. There's also a Zolmanium Alloy hidden under Jeangall, so you'd have to lure him away by getting into his range. I didn't bother going for it, since, remember, armor parts are bugged to decrease the unit's armor instead of increasing it.

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The map ends when the trio decide they've had enough (during the next player phase after destroying enough enemies).

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Image This is never going to end. Let's retreat for now.
Image Yeah. We can't overextend ourselves.
Image What's with the cowardice? We can take 'em.
Image Our mission is to check out the area, not to wipe out the enemy. We're getting out of here!
Image Tch. If you say so.
Image Wahahaha. How'd you like that? Arrogant humans. Have you finally realized the power of the great Jeangall?

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Image How magnificent, General Jeangall. You're the pride of Boazan.
Image That was nothing. With my strength, it was as easy as twisting a baby's arm.
Image You didn't defeat them. You merely swatted them away…
Image Excuse me!? Suhl! Are you trying to spoil my victory!?
Image N-no. That wasn't my intention. I just think you shouldn't have let them get away…
Image Well, don't worry about that. I'm having Dankel pursue them.
Image How smart of you, General Jeangall. You're so resourceful.
Image Your praise is making me blush. Gahahahaha.
Image Hmph…
Image (What a simpleton!)

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Image Roger that. The next target is the Photon Power Lab.
Image Are you going on another mission?
Image Huh!?
Image I guess even you can be surprised sometimes. You know, I've been surprised by you ever since we first met… If you kill me here, you'd be caught. You don't want that, do you? It's the school festival, after all, so you should enjoy yourself. At least until the dance is over…
[Sometime later]
Image Heero, are you going to kill me since I know too much?
Image Yeah… I'm leaving now.
Image Ah, Heero… The dance isn't even over yet. Heero…
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Last time, Ryusei, Rai, and Akira led an expedition into enemy territory.

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Image President, I just got a call from HQ. We must return to Tokyo immediately.
Image Mom called? What does she want?
Image Maybe it's funding for a Trider upgrade?
Image Mom always saves up for whatever she wants.
Image Dr. Daimonji, I'm truly sorry, but we need to return to Tokyo for a bit.
Image Understood.
Image We'll be right back. See ya later.
Image Professor, an unidentified mech is approaching us.
Image Is it an enemy?
Image I don't know.

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Earth Route Chapter 13: Heero and Relena

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Image Huh? It's that Gundam from before!
Image You've seen that one before?
Image Yeah, on our way back from Europe.
Image An unidentified Gundam… Its performance and structure are different from the Gundams I'm used to seeing.
Image We don't know if it's a friend or foe. Stay on guard.
Image Doctor, we should be on high alert.
Image You're right. Sanshiro, prepare to deploy Gaiking.
Image On it.
Image Target confirmed. Proceeding with the operation.
Image Oh no! It's going to attack. Gaiking, deploy!
Image Put up the barrier!
Image You've got to be kidding me! Dammit! I'm going out there too!

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Image You're an Earthling, right? Why're you attacking the Photon Power Lab?
Image I don't need to answer that.
Image There isn't a way to have you stand down, is there?
Image I'll kill anyone who gets in my way.

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Image Oh? Gaiking is fighting a Gundam? What did we miss?
Image We need to hurry.
Image That Gundam kinda reminds me of the R-1… Or maybe the R-1 reminds me of it?
Image What are you mumbling about? You're gonna get left behind.

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Image Stop, Heero! You're Heero, aren't you!?
Image !? Relena… Why are you here?
Image Heero, you shouldn't be doing something so wrong.
Image Get out of the way.

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Image Watch out!!
Image !?

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Image Why did I do that? I'm better off with her dead.
Image Heero…
Image Why… Why… WHYYYYY!?
[Heero retreats]
Image …Heero.
Image Hey, girl, get out of here quickly!
Image This way! Hurry!
Image It looks like we've brought the enemy here.
Image Seems that way.

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Image Hmm. It's just as Killer reported. The Daiku-Maryu is currently unable to move. This is our chance. Let's end them here.
Image Sir!

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We're back at the Photon Power Lab and the situation's the same as the last time. The Daiku-Maryu is unable to move, and we have to defeat all enemies on the map. There aren't many right now, but more will show up with some rather different spawn conditions.

It's also worth mentioning that you can't deploy Fan Li, Bunta, or Watta, since Watta is currently back home for a bit. Dunno about the other two. You'll only have Sanshiro, Ryusei, Rai, Akira, and Yamatake for this chapter.

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Here's the boss, Dankel in his Grotector. Same as before, but now we have to actually fight it. I didn't notice it before this map since this is the first time we have to properly fight one, but Grotectors have innate HP Regen, making them more difficult to take down than I thought.

The enemy reinforcements spawn near the center of the map based on Dankel's HP. A pack of random mooks appears after Dankel's next action when he's between 100-80%, another when he's between 80-60%, and a third when he's below 60% HP. After that third pack spawns, he retreats with the following line.

Image Today just isn't going my way.

It is possible to skip reinforcement phases if you deal enough damage in a single turn, and it is possible to defeat Dankel if you've invested in your units enough.

Here are the items on the map:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image What's your name?
Image I'm Relena Darlian.
Image Darlian? Are you related to Vice Foreign Minister Darlian?
Image Yes. I'm his daughter.
Image You seem to know that Gundam's pilot.
Image His name is Heero Yuy, a classmate of mine.
Image Why was he here?
Image I don't know.
Image The next time you see him, tell him that this isn't the time for humans to fight each other.
Image Okay. I'll tell him.
Image Doctor, the repairs to the Daiku-Maryu are complete. We can launch when you're ready.
Image Good. Let's return to base. Professor, that Gundam might attack again. Please be very careful.
Image Understood.
Image Relena, what will you do now?
Image Please don't worry about me. I can go home by myself.

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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad defended the Photon Power Lab from aliens again.

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Image Sakon, the Daiku-Maryu can't keep running on only emergency repairs. Let's do a thorough servicing once we get back to base.
Image I agree. We should also adjust Gaiking at the same time.
Image Mmm. Are you Fujiwara from the Cyber Beast Force?
Image Yeah. Name's Shinobu Fujiwara. The three of us, plus myself, have been assigned to the Daiku-Maryu Squad as of today. It's nice to meet'cha.
(Shinobu Fujiwara. Dancouga. CV: Kazuki Yao)
Image Your reputation for causing trouble precedes you.
Image Tch. Buncha blabbermouths.
Image That just goes to show how notorious we are. Good job, dear leader.
(Sara Yuki. Dancouga. CV: Yuriko Yamamoto)
Image Zip it, Sara!
Image Both of you, cut it out.
(Ryo Shiba. Dancouga. CV: Kaneto Shiozawa)
Image This is why they say those things about it.
(Masato Shikibu. Dancouga. CV: Shigeru Nakahara)
Image Sorry to put you to work so soon, but I need you to take the Jet Scrander to Europe with Sayaka.
Image I'm Sayaka Yumi. It's nice to meet you.
Image Y-yes. Likewise.
Image Shinobu, why are you blushing?
Image I-I am not!
Image I've never seen your ears so bright red before.
Image Shut up! Well, we'll be off shortly.
Image Don't try to change the subject.
Image Be careful on your way there.
Image Of course.
[Some time later]
Image Huh? The Cyber Beast Force's machines are usually separated. Why're you already in Dancouga form?
Image Hehe. Would you like to explain, Shinobu?
Image …
Image Don't be so mean, Masato.
Image Hehehe.
Image So you gonna…?
Image Long story short, he screwed up hard.
Image So we've been given a "no separation order".
Image That's right. Now we have to fight together. Isn't that right, Shinobu?
Image Shut up!!
[Some more time later]
Image By the way, Akira, how did things go at Ogasawara?
Image Well, we were attacked by the enemy before we could get close to anything. I think it's highly likely that there is an alien base there, just as Professor Yumi predicted.
Image We have to do something about it.
Image Once the adjustments to Gaiking are complete, we'll head there in the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Doctor, incoming call from Commander Oka.
Image An unidentified group of Mobile Suits are wreaking havoc in Shinjuku. I need the Daiku-Maryu Squad to head there immediately.
Image Roger. Sakon, is the Daiku-Maryu ready to go?
Image We haven't even started work on it yet.
Image That's fine. Let's get over there.
Image Roger. Daiku-Maryu, launch!
Image Daiku-Maryu, launch!

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Earth Route Chapter 14: His Name is the Undefeated of the East

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Flying in the Sky
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Image Ah! There's someone over there!
Image Watch out for those Mobile Suits!
Image I'm going out there!

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Image Wait a sec! That man is about to do something.

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Yes, you get money from that.

Image Whaaaaat!? Are you kidding me!?
Image What just happened?
Image It looked like a kung-fu technique. But even then, he must be a real master.

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Image He defeated a Death Army soldier with his bare hands… It's unbelievable.
Image That technique…

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Image HIYAAAAAAAAAH!!
(Master Asia, Undefeated of the East. G Gundam. CV: Yosuke Akimoto)

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Image It… It can't be… No! It is him…

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Image The Undefeated of the East… Master Asia!!
Image Huh? That's your martial arts teacher, the former King of Hearts?
Image But why is he here? But more importantly…
Image Where are you looking? I'm here! I'm right here!!
Image Master!!

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Image AAAAAAGH! ANSWER ME, DOMON!!!

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SCHOOL OF THE UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST!!
THE WINDS OF THE KING!!

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ZENSHIN!! KEIRETSU!!
TENPA KYORAN!!

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LOOK! THE EAST IS BURNING RED!!

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Image Domon, let's quickly finish off these weaklings!
Image Yes!

You know, it's not every day I get to talk about people fighting on foot.

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[Domon Kasshu]
He's Him.

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[Undefeated of the East]
He's also Him.

Once again, I forgot to take a look at the map. It's a brawl where we get to control Domon and Master Asia against four Death Army soldiers. Our martial artists can easily defeat each MS in a single hit, and they cannot get hit in return, so this is the greatest email-like stage ever. Instead of going for the kills, use this time to gather the few items around Shinjuku. The Daiku-Maryu is in the top corner, but it can't move, so just ignore it. You'll probably want to give all the kills to Domon, since we can't get Master Asia permanently in this game.

Here are the items in this stage.

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The map ends when all four enemies are defeated, but the fun isn't over yet.

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Image Dammit! There're too many of them…
Image Domon! There's no point in dealing with them one at a time. …Shall we do That?
Image Yes!

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Image RIIIIIIIIISE!! SHINING GUNDAAAAAAAAAM!!!

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CHOUKYUU HAOH DEN'EIDAN!!!

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Image Tch. I didn't even get a turn.

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Image Huh? It's already over?
Image Heh… It's been a long time, Domon. Or rather, the man I've acknowledged as the King of Hearts!
Image M-Master… I've missed you so much!!
Image What's wrong? A man shouldn't cry.
Image Well fought, Domon.
Image Hmm? Who're you?
Image That's Dr. Daimonji of the EDF Far East Branch's Daiku-Maryu Squad.
Image Oh, the Daiku-Maryu Squad. I've heard rumors about you.
Image Doctor, this is Domon's martial arts teacher, the Undefeated of the East.
Image Master Asia!
Image Yes, that's my name.

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Image Domon, for the sake of humanity, we desperately need your help.
Image I refuse. There's something I still have to do.
Image You fool! This is why you're such an idiot. Don't you understand that if humanity is gone, so will your target?
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Image He's right, Domon. Right now, we need to stop the alien invasion.
Image …Fine.
Image That's my disciple for you. Doctor, he may be a clumsy fool, but please take care of him.
Image Of course. But what are you going to do now, Undefeated of the East?
Image I have somewhere I must be. We will meet again. Farewell.
Image Master!
[Some time later]
Image You're Domon, right? I'm Ryusei. Nice to meetcha.
Image Don't talk to me so casually.
Image Domon! I'm sorry, Ryusei. He may be rude, but he's a good person at heart.
Image Ryusei may be stupid, but he's a stupid person at heart.
Image Rai, you asshole!! I'm gonna get you for that! Get back here!!
[Ryusei chases after Rai]
Image I'm Sanshiro Tsuwabuki. I don't want you to think everyone in the Daiku-Maryu Squad is like them, so I'll show you around. Come with me.
[Some time later]
Image Watta, you're back. Did something happen?
Image Yeah. Mom got the money to upgrade Trider.
Image Great! What kind of upgrades?
Image Get this, Trider can now transform depending on the situation.
Image That's cool… What a good mother you have.
Image Hehe. Of course she is.
[Some time later]
Image Sakon, we don't know when we'll be called for another mission, so let's get to work as soon as we get back to base.
Image Okay. Everything's ready, so it shouldn't take that long.
Image Good. Let's head back.

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Image What can you tell me about the group fighting the Daiku-Maryu in Shinjuku?
Image Well… We, uh, don't know.
Image Were they Sharkin's men?
Image They weren't. I checked with Asimov, and he says it's a mystery to them too.
Image Then who the hell were they!?
Image I'm having Suhl look into it right now. We should get an answer soon.
Image I want to know as soon as you do!
Image Of course, sir!
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Image Everyone, we're back and rejoining the squad.
Image Hmm? That guy looks kinda familiar…
Image You've met him once before. It's the guy we fought with on our way back from Europe.
Image We'll be fighting together from now on, so it'll be a pleasure to work with you.
Image I'm Watta Takeo. Nice to meetcha.
Image I'm Domon.
Image You know, I don't think those MSes you fought in Shinjuku were aliens.
Image Those were the Death Army, created by the Devil Gundam.
Image The Devil Gundam? What's that?
Image It's a devilish, terrifying Gundam we're chasing. It's the ultimate Gundam, embodying the three fundamental theories of self-replication, self-regeneration, and self-evolution.
Image Why would anyone build something like that?
Image Its original purpose was to restore areas destroyed by war, but a certain man stole it and fled to Earth.
Image Here's a picture of that man.
Image What's his name?
Image …Kyoji Kasshu.
Image Kasshu?
Image Yes… He's Domon's older brother.
Image Don't call him my brother! He… He killed my mom and got my dad frozen! That man is my enemy!!
Image D-Domon…
Image Mmm… Sorry that happened. If there's anything we can do to hel--
Image I don't need your damn sympathy.
Image Domon, there's no way we can defeat the Devil Gundam by ourselves.
Image Shut up! I'll defeat him alone, without getting anyone else involved!!
Image But Domon…
Image Enough already!!
Image What's wrong with you, you stubborn fool!? You know what, I don't care about your BS anymore! We're through!
Image H-hey… Rain…
Image …
Image …Fine. I hear you loud and clear.
Image You sure?
Image I do.
Image Great. Everyone, please take good care of us.
Image Doctor, we just got word that aliens have appeared in Tsukuba.
Image Sakon, are the adjustments to the Daiku-Maryu and Gaiking complete?
Image Yes, the work was just finished. But we haven't tested launching this newly improved Gaiking yet.
Image We'll manage. Let's get this show on the road.
Image Understood. Good luck, Sanshiro.
Image Huh? Really?
Image You'll pull it off.
Image We're heading to Tsukuba. Launch the Daiku-Maryu!
Image Roger.

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Earth Route Chapter 15: Taken

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Image Launch Gaiking.
Image Sanshiro, Gaiking has been upgraded, but its basic operation hasn't changed. Just stay calm and you'll be fine.
Image Got it.

Enjoy this Gaiking combination animation.

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Image Well?
Image Not bad at all. I can get used to this.

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Deploy the troops. Yamagatake is still the only one being benched.

Image That's the same battleship we saw in Osaka.
Image Are they kidnapping someone again?

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Image The Daiku-Maryu!? Are you done yet?
Image We're almost done.
Image Hurry! Killer, buy us some time.
Image Roger! Daiku-Maryu! I, Killer, will be your opponent. Be grateful.

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Image Oh, it's just the old man again.
Image Hmph. Old man, you say. I won't let you keep insulting me! Prepare to die, kid.
Image Prepare? Prepare for what? That word isn't in my dictionary. Hehe.
Image Grrr… You're so annoying. All right, I think I'll kill you first.

Firstly, we got some changes to the squad.

Gaiking and the Daiku-Maryu got an upgrade in both stats and weapons. Gaiking gets 500 HP, 20 EN, 2 mobility, 100 armor, 10 limit, 1 move, better terrain ranks, and three new attacks. Plus, its old attacks get a slight buff of between 100 and 300 extra power each. The Daiku-Maryu gets 4000 HP, 20 EN, 100 armor, and the Giant Cutter and Miracle Drill attacks.

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Trider can now transform into the Trider Cosmic and Trider Beagle. Normally I'd try to talk in depth about these new forms, but they're just really bad. They lower Trider's already weak defenses and mobility without even increasing its offenses, making it a sitting duck. Cosmic does have one extra point of movement if you really need it, but just stick to base form.

The Shining Gundam has now joined the squad for the rest of the game. Make good use of him, and enjoy the quite silly Shining Finger animation.

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This map is super annoying. Our objective is to defeat all enemies, but the majority of them are in the forested valley between the two mountain ranges. The enemies in that forest are extremely tanky, and that's without the defensive bonuses gotten from the terrain. Don't overextend, and whittle down the enemies as you slowly advance forward. Thankfully, these enemies use beam attacks, making the R-2 and any unit you gave an anti-beam coating to extremely good at fighting them.

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Our main boss of the stage is Killer in his Grotector again. We actually have to destroy it this time, as it won't retreat at low HP. Bait out its EN, then pile on the damage once it only has weak attacks left.

There's also the Fure again in the southeast corner of the map, but a plot event happens on the fifth enemy phase that causes it to run away. We'll get it one of these days.

Image We're finished here.
Image Good. There's no need to linger. Withdraw.
[The Fure retreats]

Killer has a line when attacking Ryusei for the first time.

Image Time to die, kid!
[The battle occurs]
Image Nice try, kid! You talk big, but is that all you can do?
Image Tch.

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Enemy reinforcements spawn on the third enemy turn. There are Kikaijus to the west, and SPTs to the northeast and southeast. Make sure the ones to the northeast don't surprise your less-armored units like Reideen and Trider. Remember that SPTs have laser weapons, so they're not affected by anti-beam stuff.

Here are the items on the map.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image What were they doing here?
Image It seems they were stealing the local university's database.
Image Wow. First kidnapping and now theft? Are these aliens criminals too?
Image Ryusei, you can't just blurt out something the moment it comes to mind. Think before you speak for once in your life. Ugh… Being around you is exhausting. Don't you agree, Sanshiro?
Image Uh… Yeah. I guess so.
Image Look, if you have some kind of problem with me, just tell me.
Image Just tell you? Um…
Image Just spit it out already.
Image Okay, fine. You can like whoever you want, but I don't wanna be part of it.
Image Huh? What're you talking about?
Image I like women.
Image Back up. You think I like you like that?
Image You mean you don't?
Image Who said I did?
Image Well, Ryusei said--
Image RYUSEI YOU BASTARD!!
Image Calm down, Rai. I think this is a misunderstanding. Let's just talk this--
Image Shut. Up.
Image You just didn't show any interest in women, so…
Image I said shut up! I've had enough of your bullshit!
Image Whoa! Sorry!
[Ryusei runs off, being chased by Rai]
Image Was the misunderstanding on my part?
Image Who's to say?
Image It seems we've got a colorful bunch, Doctor.
Image It's good that they're energetic. More importantly, since we don't know what the aliens' objectives are, we must be ready to deal with any situation. Let's head back to base.
Image Sir.

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Last time, a misunderstanding was cleared up.

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Image Welcome back.
Image Oh, you're all looking well. Very good. How's Voltes V coming along?
Image We've mostly finished the repairs.
Image So you can join us in the field?
Image Well… It's not that simple.
Image What's wrong?
Image Hiyoshi still hasn't recovered mentally, so we're unable to combine. We'd only be getting in the way.
Image Can you blame him? Hiyoshi's so young.
Image Don't write him off so easily. I'll reignite his fighting spirit.
Image Slow down. Forcing him won't accomplish anything. He needs to be retrained properly.
Image He's right. I'm sure Hiyoshi will recover through training.
Image If you say so.
Image All right. The Daiku-Maryu will head to the Ogasawara Islands as soon as we're ready.
Image Hehe. That's more like it. Always being on the backfoot has me stressed out. I'll find their base and explode it like no one's ever seen before.
Image Even a fool like you can get stressed?
Image I'm gonna kick your ass, Rai!
Image Can you quiet down already?
Image Like you're one to talk, Domon. Hehehe.
Image Rain!!
Image Doctor, we should be ready to leave shortly.
Image Good. Daiku-Maryu, launch!

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Earth Route Chapter 16: Pre-Emptive Strike

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Image It should be around here somewhere. Be careful. They might come out of the water… Ah! There they are!

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Image Back for more, eh? This time, I'll destroy every single one of you.
Image That's my line. The only one who's gonna get destroyed is you.
Image You're all bark and no bite.

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Deploy the troops! Yamagatake is still the only one on the bench.

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It's another standard kill-'em-all stage. Use the Daiku-Maryu to ferry your landlocked units. These are all things we've seen before.

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The boss of this stage is Jeangall's Skullrook. He retreats at 40% HP (16,000), and even if you can deal that much damage in a single attack to defeat him, he somehow always stays at 10 HP, so there's not much point in trying to do so.

Image This is really bad. I'm returning to base to regroup.

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Enemy reinforcements appear on turn 3 enemy phase.

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Additional enemies spawn if Jeangall is still on the map on turns 5, 6, and 7 enemy phase.

Here are the items. Make sure you pick up the Minovsky Craft on the southernmost island (last picture). It's the only one that exists in the game, and giving a unit like the Shining Gundam the ability to fly helps a lot.

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I want to make an extra note here about the Minovsky Craft. It allows units to fly and gives attacks that normally can't hit flying units an A-rank in the air, but it doesn't improve that unit's own terrain ranking. If they normally have a B in the air, they'll keep having a B in the air.

The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Sir Heinel, it seems you're having difficulties. If you'd like, I can ask Sir Sharkin for help. What do you think?
Image I appreciate your concern, but we still have cards to play.
Image I know I'm being presumptuous, but Gozzo is quickly losing his patience. I would watch yourself. Hahahahaha.
[Le Cain leaves]
Image Grrrrr. Jeangall!!
Image Sir!
Image You heard him, correct? What are you going to do about it?
Image My apologies! It's because of my own incompetence that you're being treated this way. To make up for my failure, I will kill myself!
Image Calm down, General. You committing suicide won't improve our situation! Use that resolve to take down the humans!
Image Well said, Catherine! Jeangall! Use your unwavering will to achieve victory!
Image Sir! I, Jeangall, on my pride as a Boazan, will fight to the death!
Image Mmm. I'm counting on you.
Image Sir!

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Image It's a Gundam!
Image You fool! Don't panic! Protect the Commander!
Image Commander, it's dangerous here! Please come with me!
Image Wait. Let me talk to him.
Image It's too dangerous! Please stop this!
Image Out of my way!
Image …Yes, sir.
Image Gundam pilot! I am Commander Oka of the Far East Branch! Stop this unnecessary destruction!
Image …
Image It stopped!?
Image I wish to talk to you.
Image …
Image I insist! We must talk!
Image …Get into the Gundam's hand.
Image You can't do this, Commander!
Image Stand down. No one is to interfere!
Image Talk.
Image If I recall, your name is…
Image Heero.
Image Heero. My intelligence reports that after the Zanscare Empire destroyed your colony, Char of Neo Zeon saved your life.
Image Your point?
Image Right now, humanity is facing its biggest crisis in all of history. In order to overcome this situation, we must work together.
Image If that's all you have to say, then we have nothing to discuss.
Image Mmm… All right. I'll get to the point. Char is extremely wrong.
Image I don't care.
Image And Dr. J is with me on this.
Image What? Dr. J's still alive?
Image He is. I spoke with him the other day. He also told me to pass on new orders for you.
Image What did he say?
Image He only said, "stop Char".
Image …
Image You don't believe me? Then go talk to him yourself. Dr. J is currently on the Moon.
Image …Roger that.
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad started making some offensive moves towards an alien base.

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Image I'm pretty sure their base is somewhere around here.
Image Can confirm.
Image Even if Ryusei says so… What do you think, Rai?
Image Hahaha. It seems Watta's onto you. You better step up your game.
Image Tch. Mind your own damn business. That means you too, Watta!
Image Such insolence! He may be young, but he's the president of Takeo General Company. How dare you act so casually with him!
Image Director, you'll raise your blood pressure if you get angry.
Image *Panting* Thank you, Ikue. But my point still stands.
Image Doctor, if the enemy's base is somewhere around here, shouldn't we have the Voltes Team join us?
Image But if they can't combine, they're a liability.
Image It seems Commander Oka's putting them through the ringer. They'll be ready before we know it.

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Image Sir Killer, how would you like an easy win?
Image An easy win? What do you mean?
Image The Earthlings' main force is currently above our base. That means their own base should be undefended right now.
Image I get it now. That's where we'll get 'em.
Image Glad you're quick on the uptake.
Image I wouldn't say that. But why me and not Jeangall?
Image Let me say it like this. We may both be Boazan, but we have our differences.
Image Indeed. Jeangall and Catherine are both loyal to Heinel, but you, on the other hand…
Image Don't say another word. I just hope you two can understand my feelings. Maybe collaborate a little in the future…?
Image Yeah. We're not entirely satisfied with the current status quo either.
Image Sir Suhl, let's make sure we keep each other in the loop from now on.
Image That would be wonderful. How delightful.
Image I'll follow Sir Suhl's advice and strike at their base.
Image Make sure Jeangall doesn't notice you leave.
Image I'll be very careful.

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Earth Route Chapter 17: Special Training! Voltes Team

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Song of Voltes V
Image Okay, one more time. V TOGETHER!!

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Image LET'S VOLT…
Image IIIIIIIIIN!!
(Said by everyone)

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Image Tch. Another failure. Kenichi, doing the same thing isn't giving different results.
Image Let's take a break.
Image All right.
[The Volt Machines leave the map]
Image Hiyoshi! How long are you gonna be like this!?
Image …
Image Don't get angry at him. He's just a kid.
Image Enough with that. Just because he's small doesn't mean you can keep spoiling him.
Image Don't talk like that. We're supposed to be a team.
Image And look at how we're doing. Some team leader you are, Kenichi.
Image What was that!?
Image Oh? You wanna fight?
Image That's enough!
(Hayato Jin. Getter. CV: Keaton Yamada)
Image Who the hell are you?
Image Allow me to introduce him.
Image Dad?
Image Commander?
Image This is Major Hayato Jin, who will be training you starting today.
Image Wait, Hayato Jin? The famous Getter Robo pilot?
Image Oh, you've heard of me? From this moment forward, you will follow my orders. Got it?
Image …
Image Answer me!
Image …K.
Image Now, get back out there!
Image I ain't in the mood.
Image Ippei!
Image Hmph.
Image Ippei, we need to work together. You don't want the aliens to win, do you?
Image Tch. Guess I don't have a choice.

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Image Kenichi, combine!
Image Right. V TOGETHER!!

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Image LET'S VOLT…
Image IIIIIIIIIN!!
(Said by everyone)
Image Hiyoshi! Don't fall behind!

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Image You fail. Again!
Image The enemy! The enemy is here!

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Image Hohoho. What impeccable timing. It seems they're unable to combine. Excellent. Time to get my revenge.
Image This is bad. Step it up! Kenichi, combine!
Image But Hiyoshi…
Image You fool! What good will it do to have doubts like that!?
Image You're right! Let's go, everyone! V TOGETHER!!

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Image Hiyoshi! I heard your mother lost her life trying to save you. Remember her!
Image Mom?
Image That's right. Your mother sacrificed her life to teach you how to combine into Voltes!
Image You're right. I can do it, Mom!
Image LET'S VOLT…
Image IIIIIIIIN!
(Said by everyone)
Image You can do it, Hiyoshi!

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Image I did it! I really did it!
Image Great job, Hiyoshi.
Image All right. Let's go, everyone!
Image Yeah!
Image Dammit! They combined… Oh well. Let's get 'em!

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Voltes is back! This is a solo map, where Voltes must take on everything by itself. Have Voltes collect the items, either combined or splitting up, but you should do the bulk of combat while sitting on top of Big Falcon. Its HP/EN regen and defensive bonuses make fighting the boss a lot easier.

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Speaking of the boss, here's Killer in his Grotector. Its own HP regen makes fighting this a pain, but the moment it runs out of EN for its laser cannon, it effectively becomes harmless.

I used this time to build up the Voltes Team's levels by grinding weak attacks on Killer. You'll want to be at a high enough level for Kenichi to have Valor and Hiyoshi to have Luck (level 18) to get the best possible payout.

Here are the items on the map. As mentioned, it's easier to split up to get them, but I wanted to use the whole Voltes after so long.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Hiyoshi, never forget this moment. As long as you have confidence, you can do anything. Got it?
Image Yeah!
Image All right, let's get back to training!
Image Ugh. Give me a break.
Image Stop dragging your feet!
Image *Sigh*... I'm going, I'm going.
Image I said move it! Move it, dammit!
Image I'm starting to get worried about what'll happen next.
Image Mmm. Same.

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Image It seems Killer failed again.
Image What? Where did he go?
Image It seems he attacked the enemy base on Big Falcon Island.
Image Big Falcon Island? Who ordered him to do that? Jeangall, was it you!?
Image No, it wasn't me.
Image Did he attack on his own?
Image I'm not entirely sure, sir.
Image Bring him here!
Image Sir Killer isn't back yet.
Image Then bring Dankel here!
Image You summoned me?
Image Were you complicit in Killer's secret sortie?
Image No, sir…
Image Then whose idea was it?
Image Um… Well…
Image I confess, I advised Killer to go.
Image Suhl, you bastard! You're acting on your own again! This is what you deserve!
[Jeangall strikes Suhl]
Image Ouch!
Image Sir Jeangall, please calm down. Sir Suhl consulted with us, hoping to further our plans.
Image Utter nonsense! This isn't some children's game! An army needs discipline! All strategies must be run by me, the General of this operation. You can't do things on your own!
Image Sir Jeangall is right. Even you and Sir Killer must follow the General's orders. Moreover, Suhl, as a Boazan, you must act as Lord Heinel's hands and feet.
Image Dammit, Catherine. It's useless to say anything to this slime. I'll end his miserable existence right now!
Image Ah! Please have mercy…
Image Wait, Jeangall! The enemy is at our doorstep. We can deal with him later. Catherine, lock Suhl in his room.
Image Yes, sire. Come with me, Suhl.
Image Okay…
Image (Damn you all. Just wait. I will have my revenge.)
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Last time, Voltes was reborn.

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Image Hiyoshi, how're you feeling now?
Image I think I can keep up now.
Image Not "I think I can keep up", but "I know I can keep up", right?
Image That's right, Hiyoshi. Have confidence in yourself.
Image Yeah, I know. I don't want Mom to laugh at me.
Image That's the spirit. Mom is always by your side.
Image What's this?
Image It's a message from the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Let me see that…
[Hayato reads the message]
Image The Daiku-Maryu wishes you to join them immediately, as they've just found the enemy base.
Image But what if the enemy attacks us while we're gone?
Image They won't be able to do anything when they're under attack themselves. Don't worry about that.
Image Then let's go already, Kenichi!
Image Gotcha!

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Earth Route Chapter 18: His Name is Eiji

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Like Melos ~Lonely Way~
Image Come on, we need to hurry.
Image Seriously. I don't want the Daiku-Maryu to attack the enemy base without us.
Image Don't fall behind, Hiyoshi.
Image Okay!

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Image There's a flying object right in front of us. What is it?
Image I've never seen that sort of mech before.

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Image There're several more of them behind it.

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Image The first one's under attack. It's being chased.
Image Let's help them.
Image This'll be a nice warm-up, bro.
Image Wait. Don't be hasty.

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Image Eiji, they'll catch us at this rate.
(Rowan Demitrich. Layzner. CV: Katsumi Toriumi)
Image Isn't there anything we can do?
(David Rutherford. Layzner. CV: Hideyuki Umezu)
Image Rowan, can you pilot this shuttle?
(Albatro Null Eiji Asuka. Layzner. CV: Kazuhiko Inoue)
Image Maybe in space, but definitely not in Earth's gravity.
Image Look over there!
(Anna Stephanie. Layzner. CV: Hiroko Emori)
Image It's the EDF! We're saved!
(Arthur Cummings Jr. Layzer. CV: Yuji Shikamata)
Image Eiji, can you hail them?
(Elizabeth Crebly. Layzner. CV: Keiko Toda)
Image Yes.
Image I'm Elizabeth Crebly of the Cosmic Culture Club. We're under attack by aliens. We need your help.
Image Understood. Head towards us.
Image Roger. Heard that, Eiji?
Image Yes.
Image We'll split into two groups and meet with the shuttle. Daijiro, go with Ippei. Megumi and Hiyoshi, follow me.
Image Got it. Let's go, Daijiro!
Image Chesto!
Image Full speed ahead!
Image I'll show you what a kunoichi can do!

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We've got a new unit for this route.

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[Grados Tripod Carrier]
Not a fighter by any stretch of the imagination. It has a resupply module, but its best use is as an accel-bot to gather items around the map. I ended up not deploying it at all for the rest of the game.

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This map could have been an email. The enemy SPTs are extremely weak. Even the Volt Machines can deal with them. Just make sure you collect all the items before you kill the last enemy. You don't have to worry about any bosses or reinforcements. If you combine into Voltes, you can end the map during the first enemy phase!

Here are said items. The last item, a Cartridge, works differently in this game. It automatically restores all of a unit's ammo when one of its weapons runs dry. It's still a consumable, so you lose the part when this triggers.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Thank you so much. I'm Elizabeth Crebly from the Cosmic Culture Club.
Image I'm Kenichi Goh of the EDF Far East Branch's Daiku-Maryu Squad. What happened that led you to being chased by aliens?
Image We were on a Mars base for training when Eiji arrived in this shuttle to warn us about a crisis on Earth.
Image Which one of you is Eiji?
Image Him. He showed up one day and said, "My name is Albatro Null Eiji Asuka. The Earth is under attack". It sure shocked everyone. Then, a fleet of alien ships appeared and destroyed the entire base. We only managed to escape thanks to him.
Image Hmmm… You're an alien?
Image Really? You look no different from us. I thought you'd be some sort of octopus-looking monster.
Image There are species out there that look different from us, but most races have similar skeletal structures.
Image Wow, so there're a lot of aliens out there, huh?
Image There are far more living things in the universe than you can imagine. However, this galaxy is special. Maybe because of its remoteness, there are a lot fewer living species here than in other galaxies. That's why you've never come across them until now.
Image Hmmm.
Image Even though Eiji's an alien, his father is human.
Image Eiji's dad had an accident while exploring Jupiter and ended up drifting in space. Thankfully, a Balmar ship saved him.
Image Balmar?
Image The name of Eiji's homeland is the Balmar Empire.
Image So your dad was abducted by the Balmar and met a Balmar woman? I would never have thought a human and an alien would be compatible like that.
Image In our world, we developed gene assimilation devices a long time ago. These devices let reproduction be possible across almost all kinds of organisms.
Image That's amazing, like it's straight out of a sci-fi flick.
Image But these devices allowed the strong to dominate the weak. The Balmar Empire is constantly expanding throughout the galaxy.
Image It seems that in Eiji's neck of the woods, nations are based on star systems. These nations are constantly trying to expand, resulting in endless warfare.
Image So that's why aliens are attacking us? To expand?
Image No. As I said earlier, this galaxy is far too remote for us. There would be almost no benefit for the empire to control it.
Image Then why are they here?
Image I don't know the reason. I just came here to warn everyone.
Image It's a little late for that, though.
Image It's not your fault, Eiji. They just happened to be faster.
Image Yeah. The military's movements were faster this time than before, so I thought I had more time.
Image But you saved us, so you weren't late.
Image Exactly. If you weren't there, we'd be space dust.
Image You don't need to keep bringing that up…
Image So don't accuse Eiji of being late.
Image So what're you going to do now?
Image Our current plan is to head to the EDF HQ.
Image I wouldn't recommend that. No one at HQ will understand what you're talking about.
Image Yeah. If you go there, Eiji will probably get imprisoned as an enemy.
Image How about you come with us instead?
Image I don't mind, but…
Image I want to go with you.
Image Sounds like it's settled.
Image I guess that's settled.

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Last time, we finally met an alien who's not trying to kill us.

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Image …And that's why I asked them to come with us.
Image Sounds good to me. To be honest, we were having difficulty finding any intel on the aliens.
Image You all seem exhausted. Shall I prepare rooms for you?
Image Please do. Everyone, please get some rest.
Image Yay! I can finally sleep in a proper bed! Simone, would you like a massage?
Image Not from you. Now if Eiji offered…
Image Tch. You didn't have to shoot me down so hard.
Image Let's just go, Arthur.
Image Any luck finding the enemy base?
Image Not yet. We're still looking.
Image My gut says it's near this island.
Image Something stinks.
Image It's not me!
Image You dolt. He's not being literal.
Image We'll just have to split up and search on land.
Image I agree. The enemy can appear from anywhere, so never let your guard down.
Image I've got this!
Image You don't exactly have the best track record.
Image Hey!
[Ryusei bonks Watta]
Image Ow!
Image How dare you hit him! Are you okay, President?
Image I'm fine. Anyway, I'll be back.

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Image Sir Jeangall, they're getting closer. What's the plan? At this rate, they'll find the base.
Image Not to worry, Catherine. I, Jeangall, will stop them no matter what.
Image Well said! However, the enemy cannot be underestimated. Make sure you go in prepared!
Image Of course, sire!
Image Where are Dankel and Killer?
Image We've been looking for them for a while now, but they're missing.
Image What do you mean they're missing?
Image I think they left the base.
Image Lord Heinel, considering what happened with Suhl earlier, I'm concerned about their actions. We must tread carefully…
Image I agree. Catherine, find Dankel and Killer immediately!
Image Of course, Lord Heinel!
Image My lord, I'll be deploying.
Image Godspeed. Show them the power of a Boazan!
Image Sir!

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Image Hey Dankel. Are you sure we should leave without permission?
Image Getting cold feet, Killer? I thought you hated being bossed around by Heinel.
Image That's true, but…
Image Besides, if we go back now, do you really think we'll get away unscathed? Even if it was Suhl's idea, you still deployed on your own.
Image Mmm… I hate that you're right. I didn't think I'd fail. Okay, I'll follow your lead.
Image It's time we gave up on Heinel. The Earthlings will find the base soon enough, and when they do, he won't live for much longer.
Image Especially if we don't help him.
Image The Boazans are new to the Balmar Empire. I'm not really loyal to them anyway. It'd be better if we followed Lord Le Cain, one of the Empire's big shots.
Image I see. Lord Le Cain, huh… What an excellent idea. I bet Emperor Darius would agree to this plan.
Image I'll tell the Emperor after we get on Lord Le Cain's good side. We should also get Asimov and Desmont in on this.
Image Another good idea. Those two seem to hate following Sharkin's orders, so I'm sure they'll happily rejoin us.
Image It would be great if Heinel and Sharkin were to bite it.
Image That'll make us look even better. Hahaha. Things are finally getting interesting!
Image Let's get started.
Image Yes, let's.

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Earth Route Chapter 19: Boazan Pride

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Image Hey, where do you think you're going?
Image I'm just looking over here.
Image Don't act on your own.
Image Hmph. Like I need you to tell me what to do.
Image What was that!?
Image I apologize for him, Sanshiro. Domon, why are you so…

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Image In that case, I'll look over here.
Image You know what, do whatever you want!
Image C'mon guys. We can't afford to scatter like this… Oh, the enemy's here!

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Image Hehe. Now that's more like it.
Image He's happy the enemy showed up? What a weirdo.
Image The guy just loves violence.
Image Listen up, everyone! For our Boazan pride, we must crush them here!
Image He seems fired up.
Image Ryusei, be careful! The enemy is prepared to die. This won't be as easy as last time.
Image All right, let's do this!

First up, our new units. On this route, they stay with us for the rest of the game.

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[SPT-LZ-00X Layzner]
The main Real Robot of this route, along with the R-1. The Layzner is extremely agile, making it very difficult to hit. It also has some decently powerful attacks and a bunshin. However, its famous V-MAX upgrade is technically optional, but we'll get into that in a few stages. Give it some love and it'll make things a lot easier later. Just watch out for its limited ammo, making it a decent recipient for Cartridges.

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[SPT-BB-02U Baybull]
A slightly bulkier Layzer, bunshin and all. It can only use its rifle and punch, but it'll get outclassed later in the game. If you want to use it, it can be a decent second-string fighter.

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[SPT-BD-03U Buldy]
The Buldy has a long-ranged cannon, which is about all it has going for it. The Buldy will take a lot more investment than the Layzner, but it can be a decent sniper and support unit.

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Destroy the enemies around the starting islands and the southeast island before turning your attention to Jeangall. You don't really need to split up your troops, but I did for expediency's sake. Domon dealt with the UFOs on the northern island, Ryusei and Rai tackled the Beast Knights on the west island, and Voltes, Reideen, Gaiking, and the SPTs dealt with the enemies to the southeast.

Additional mooks spawn on the sixth enemy phase as well, but they only have beam attacks, so the R-2 or anyone with an anti-beam coat can easily solo them.

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Here's our main boss for the stage, Jeangall's Skullrook. We have to fight it seriously this time, so get ready for a slobberknocker. Watch out for its extremely powerful 1-range drill attack.

However, an event happens when Jeangall hits 45% HP.

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Image Catherine! Have you found Dankel and Killer yet!?
Image My apologies. I've searched everywhere I can think of, but I don't know where they're hiding…
Image Whatever! Prepare my Skullrook! I'm going out there!
Image You mustn't! Lord Heinel, you cannot enter the battle!
Image Silence! Just get it ready!
Image Y-yes, my lord.

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Image Jeangall, fall back! I'll handle the rest.
Image Lord Heinel! What are you saying? I, Jeangall, will not leave this place even if it costs me my life!
Image Heh. If you want to die so badly, I'd be happy to oblige!
Image You insolent brat! I'll show you my power!
[Jeangall restores full HP]

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Despite being Heinel's Skullrook, a mook is piloting it. Oh well.

It's recommended now to ignore Jeangall and destroy the new Skullrook, as it'll retreat at the next plot event, and it would be a shame to lose out on all that money.

Speaking of plot events, the important one happens when Jeangall hits 20% HP.

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Jeangall will immediately attack the Daiku-Maryu. What you do here will determine what stage you get next, and if you're able to get one of the game's few secrets.

SECRET ALERT
Kill Jeangall
Counterattack the Skullrook. You don't need to be able to shoot it down or even hit it.

Save Jeangall and recruit Heinel
Defend or evade the Skullrook's attack.

Of course, if Jeangall's attack destroys the Daiku-Maryu, it's Game Over, so make sure it's well healed before this event.

For the purposes of this LP, I'm saving Jeangall, since there's no reason to kill him.

If you decide to kill Jeangall by counterattacking, the battle continues as normal and you destroy his Skullrook, killing him.

If you're saving him, the following plays out:

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Image Stop!! This battle is over! Fighting any further is pointless! Just retreat!
Image Utter nonsense! Rather than living with the shame of being defeated by an Earthling, I, Jeangall, choose death! Here I come!!
Image Wait! Jeangall, you mustn't die!
Image Don't stop me, Lord Heinel!
Image You fool! Have you forgotten the feelings of your fellow Boazans!? You can die another time. I order you to retreat!
Image Grrr… As you command…
Image Earthlings, while I appreciate the mercy you have shown today, the next time we meet, I will not hold back. Farewell!
[All remaining enemies retreat]
Image Ugh. He's so pretentious.
Image I think he's kinda cool.
Image Say what!? I'm disappointed in you. How can you call the enemy cool? Seriously…
Image It's not like that. You're so mean, Yamagatake!
Image Oh dear. You messed up. Midori just stormed off.
Image M-Midori…
Image Good grief.

Before I forget, here are the items on the map:

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Regardless of what you do, the map ends when all enemies are gone.

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Image Dang, another one?
Image I'll destroy it in one hit.
Image Hold it. Something's wrong.
Image Greetings, members of the Daiku-Maryu Squad. It's been a while.
Image M-Master!
Image Undefeated of the East, what brings you here?
Image Let's talk over there.

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Image Ryusei, Rai, come with me.
Image What is it? I haven't done anything wrong.
Image It says something that you think you only get called out when you do something wrong.
Image Hmph. Like you're one to talk.
Image You wanna--
Image C'mon guys, save the fighting for later. We're gonna work on the R-1 and R-2.
Image But there's nothing wrong with my R-2.
Image Oh, we're not repairing it. The Voltes Team brought back a little gift for you two.
Image A gift? You mean the R-1 is getting an upgrade?
Image Exactly.
Image Hell yeah! Let's get this show started already!
Image And there he goes…

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Image This is bad! The prisoner has escaped.
Image What? The Earthling escaped? How?
Image It seems someone infiltrated the ship.
Image Where's the Death Demon Squad!?
Image They're too busy searching the ruins.
Image Lord Le Cain, if you need help, we're here to assist you.
Image Mmm… Dankel and Killer, right? Are you here on Heinel's orders?
Image Oh, no. We're here on our own initiative.
Image What? You shouldn't have done that. Abandoning your post requires a court-martial.
Image We're aware of that.
Image But we can't fight at our best under Heinel's incompetent leadership.
Image Oh? You're calling Heinel incompetent?
Image He's all pride and no brains. I'd bet the Earthlings have already discovered the base by now.
Image Very well. I could use some extra hands.
Image We'll do as you command…
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Last time, the Daiku-Maryu Squad had a dramatic confrontation with the Boazans.

As mentioned in the last chapter, this stage is slightly different depending on whether you killed Jeangall or not. For the purposes of this LP, we'll be going down the "don't kill Jeangall" route, but I will point out any differences.

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Image Allow me to introduce her. This beauty is Dr. Anzai, the leading authority on super-archaeology.
Image It's nice to meet you. You can call me Anzai.
(Eri Anzai. OG. CV: Rie Saito)
Image You weren't kidding about her being beautiful.
Image Did you say something, Doctor?
Image Did you hear him too, Ryusei?
Image Yeah, I heard. So he is a man after all.
Image Yes… Well… Ahem. You were the one abducted by the aliens in Osaka, correct?
Image Yes, I was. They held me captive on their spaceship until recently. It was only thanks to the Undefeated of the East that I was able to escape.
Image Why were you on the alien spaceship, Master?
Image Mmmm… Hahaha. I, Master Asia, would go through fire and water for the sake of this planet! That's just the man I am. Got that, Domon?
Image Yes, Master!
Image (???????)
Image Dr. Anzai, why did the aliens abduct you?
Image I'm not sure, but it seems they're trying to find the ancient Mu civilization.
Image But isn't the Mu just a myth?
Image At least we've never found proof that they existed. But the aliens seem convinced that the Mu was real.
Image Incredible. I'd love to see the ruins of Mu with my own eyes.
Image That sure got Pete's attention. Do they know where to look at least?
Image I don't know. I've entered my hypothesis and the data stolen from Tsukuba into their computer, but…
Image The enemy! The enemy is approaching.

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Earth Route Chapter 20: Betrayal

If you killed Jeangall, this chapter is called "Vengeful Demon". The map is the same.

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Image Killer, we can't afford to fail this time. We must get that Earthling scientist back no matter what.
Image I know. Together, we can do this.

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Deploy the troops! There're only 8 deployment slots, so I'm taking Kenichi, Domon, Eiji, Akira, Ryusei, Rai, Watta, and Sanshiro.

Regardless of the route, we got an upgrade!

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[R-2 Powered]
An upgrade to the R-2 in every way. The biggest difference is the Hi-Zol Launcher, a very powerful and long-ranged attack. Beyond that, it got a small stat and weapon power upgrade. Thankfully, all upgrades to the R-2 transferred over to it.

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Here's the starting map. It's the same on both routes. The enemy is just a bunch of Red Baroms and two Grotectors.

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Here's one of the Grotectors, but they leave during the first enemy phase, so it's not likely that you can take them down. If you're on "Vengeful Demon", you'll have to fight both of them.

Plot happens during the first enemy phase.

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Image Where have you two been all this time!?
Image H-Heinel! …I mean, Lord Heinel.
Image We… We were on a mission for Lord Le Cain and had to meet with him… What gives you the right to ask us that anyway?
Image Silence! Since when were you working for Le Cain!?
Image You called him Le Cain without the "Lord"... Sir Jeangall, that could be treasonous.
Image Grrr…
Image Lord Heinel, are you perhaps thinking unfavorably of Lord Le Cain?
Image Dankel! Is there a reason for your actions? Speak plainly.
Image You see…
Image I'll say it, Dankel. I need to get it off my chest anyway.
Image Wait!
Image I'll wait no longer. Heinel, the reason is we hate your guts!
Image Killer! I'm gonna kill you!

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Image Huh!? Suhl!? You traitorous bastard!
Image I'm no traitor! I never considered myself your ally in the first place. Why should someone as smart as me have to work under someone as insignificant as you? Hmph!
Image This is…a pity… L-Lord Heinel… You must kill S-Suhl…

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Image JEANGALL! Stay with me!!
Image Suhl, what have you done!? Have you forgotten your Boazan pride!?
Image It's useless to talk to him! All that awaits that filth of a man is death! Suhl! I'll deal with you myself!

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Image Ahhh! Sir Dankel! Sir Killer! Please save me!

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Image GET BACK HERE!

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Image Hold it!!

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Image GET OUT OF MY WAY!!
Image I'll leave him to you.
[Suhl retreats]
Image How dare you get in my way! Taste my sword!

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Image Whoa! I can't take much more of this. Killer, let's retreat!
Image Right behind you!
[Dankel and Killer retreat]
Image You won't get away!
Image Hey! What are we, chopped liver?
Image Are you going to get in my way too!? I'll take you on first!

This is the scene if Jeangall is already dead:

[Heinel's troops spawn in]
Image L-Lord Heinel!
Image We were summoned by Lord Le Cain, when--
Image I don't care! I'm here to avenge Jeangall!
Image What!? General Jeangall is dead?
Image While you were off doing who knows what, Jeangall was protecting the base with his life!
Image That's enough, Catherine. Don't bother with people like them.
Image …
Image Earthlings, prepare to die! I have sworn on my life to offer your heads to Jeangall in the afterlife!
Image Watch out! He's deadly serious.
Image Even I can tell that… We might be in trouble here.
Image Wow, he even got you guys scared?
Image That just shows how serious Heinel is, Watta. Try to stay out of his range.
Image Roger that!
Image Heinel, I feel bad about Jeangall, but you're the ones who started this war. If you never came to Earth, he wouldn't have had to die.
Image Enough talk!!
Image Kenichi, it's pointless to talk to him.
Image Shame.

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Anyway, the new boss is Heinel in the Guardian God Godol. This thing is very, very strong, but its attacks only have a range of one, so you can attack it from a distance without worry.

If you didn't kill Jeangall yourself, a secret opens up to you.

Heinel #2
Convince Heinel with Kenichi three times.

Otherwise, you'll have to defeat him.

The first time:

Image Heinel, for some reason I can't think of you as my enemy. If we talk, we should be able to understand each other.
Image What nonsense! Do you think I, Prince Heinel, would surrender to mere Earthlings!?

The second time:

Image After what we just saw, I don't think we should be fighting each other.
Image The last thing I need is sympathy from humans! Now, fight me!

The third time:

Image Look, I'm not asking you to surrender. I just want to talk. Depending on the circumstances, I think we might be able to help you avenge General Jeangall.
Image You'd help me do that?
Image Yes.
Image Lord Heinel, I don't think Lord Le Cain would just hand Suhl over to you. It'd be very difficult for us to get close enough to kill him…
Image …
Image Why are you hesitating? Trust me.
Image …I will trust you.
Image Lord Heinel!
Image Catherine, go to Lord Gozzo's side.
Image No! I will follow you wherever you go!
Image That will mean you'll be betraying everyone… Are you sure about this?
Image Yes.
[Heinel turns blue]

Convincing Heinel thrice brings him onto our side. This LP will proceed as if you're doing this.

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[Guardian God Godol]
With that bulk, this thing cannot be killed, which is a good thing since it only has 1-ranged attacks. We don't get to use it for long, so have fun with it while you can.

Another difference between stages is after the first battle against Heinel, the following scene plays out at the start of the next player phase:

Image This is bad. Sakon, order everyone to retreat.
Image Sir. All units, retreat! Board the Daiku-Maryu immediately!

The map objective then changes to "have all units board the Daiku-Maryu". Doing so will end the map, but you can still destroy Heinel for the EXP and money.

Apparently, if you fight Heinel when the Daiku-Maryu is already shot down (which won't result in a Game Over here), a scene plays out where cutscene-exclusive character Dr. Sakunji will show up and tell you to keep fighting. I haven't found a source of what he says, though.

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(Professor Sakunji. Voltes. CV: Tamio Oki)

I just wanted to share this since he's one of my favorite characters in the anime.

Here are the hidden caches on the map. The items and locations are the same on both versions.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

The following scenes play if you just finished "Betrayal":

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Image Heinel, are you regretting this?
Image Regret? Why?
Image I mean… You look depressed.
Image I don't need pity. I just need to get revenge for Jeangall…
Image I get you. That Suhl asshole needs to be taught a lesson. Right, Kenichi?
Image Yeah. We'll help you get your revenge.

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Image What? Heinel betrayed us? Mmm… What is he thinking?
Image Dunno, but it's not our fault.
Image …That doesn't matter anyway. Call Sharkin here. I have an important mission for him. We don't have time to play with Earthlings.
Image As you wish.
Image Lord Le Cain, I have a request. Please let me serve under your command.
Image Suhl… You didn't join Heinel?
Image How could I ever do something so shameless? He's a disgrace to all Boazans.
Image You look furious. I'll believe your words. When Sharkin arrives, work with him to bring me that traitor's head.
Image Huh!?
Image (Not Sharkin of all people…)
Image Forgive me for saying this, but I feel like I would be best suited for working for you directly. Please, let me show you my talents.
Image Enough! If you refuse to obey my order, I'll end your life right here and now.
Image I'll do as you command.
Image (Dammit. I have no choice.)

The following scenes play if you just finished "Vengeful Demon":

Image Heinel's power was incredible.
Image Doctor, is there any way we can upgrade Gaiking?
Image Don't worry, Sanshiro. We have something in the works.

Image Dankel, you okay?
Image Why'd you ask?
Image You lied to Heinel, saying we were summoned by Lord Le Cain.
Image Oh, that. Don't worry about it. We'll go to Lord Le Cain and get our story straight later.
Image Gotcha.
Image Just trust me.
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In the intermission before this stage, make sure you switch the R-1 and Trider back to their normal forms, or otherwise you won't be able to deploy them.

Last time, Suhl, Dankel, and Killer betrayed Heinel.

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Image It seems they're after something in the Mu ruins.
Image Do you know what they want?
Image It must be something extremely valuable to them. I'm willing to bet that's the purpose of this invasion.
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Image Master, is something wrong?
Image Huh? Why'd you ask?
Image It looks like something's bothering you.
Image I'm just thinking that I'd like to see something this valuable. Wahahahahaha.
Image Would they really invade a planet just to get whatever this is? Eiji, thoughts?
Image As I explained before, Balmar will do anything to expand their territory.
Image But you also said that Earth is too remote, so there isn't any reason to conquer us.
Image Correct. Earth is too far away to add to the Empire, and there aren't many habitable planets in this area of the galaxy. It would be too costly if that was their goal.
Image So even aliens weigh costs and benefits?
Image I wouldn't be surprised. There's no point in doing something for nothing.
Image There must be something on Earth that humanity hasn't discovered yet. I wonder what Mu's treasure must be… Sounds exciting.
Image Megumi, this isn't the time to get lost in your own little world.
Image What? I hate insensitive people like you.
Image You're so annoying.
Image Girls are such a pain.
Image This is why people get the wrong idea about you.
Image That's not what I was getting at…
Image By the way, Dr. Anzai, do the aliens know where the Mu ruins are?
Image Actually, the aliens were very interested in my theory that the Mu ruins are submerged off the coast of Japan, or more specifically, in the Mariana Trench. They went off to the trench almost immediately.
Image That explains why security was so lax when I infiltrated their ship.
Image It seems they found something just before you arrived, so they were focused on that.
Image Dr. Daimonji, let's dive into the Mariana Trench too.
Image I shall join you. Is that okay?
Image Of course it is.

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Earth Route Chapter 21: Nesslar Launches!

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Image Pete, the enemy has to be nearby. Try to submerge without them spotting us.
Image Roger.
Image Is this the ocean that Dad kept talking about? It's kinda creepy.
Image That's because we're underwater. You should check out our beaches. The sound of the waves, the gentle sea breeze…
Image Hmm. I'd like to see it sometime. I can't say I'm a fan of being underwater.
Image I wouldn't even want to be in an SPT underwater either.
Image You really don't. Movements underwater are a lot more restricted than in the air. You guys shouldn't even sortie if we have to fight.

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Image Radar response on the starboard side. One, two… Crap. There's a lot of them!
Image Did they spot us?
Image Not yet.
Image All right, I'll go out and shoot 'em.
Image Shouldn't we observe them for a bit?
Image I agree. They must have a good idea where the ruins are by now.
Image Doctor, the Nesslar should be able to follow them without being spotted.
Image Okay, but don't put yourself in danger.
Image Of course.
Image Be careful, Bunta.
Image Appreciate it, Midori.
Image Oh, come on! I can't stand watching you two be all lovey-dovey!
Image Calm down, Yamagatake.
Image Hmph!
Image Ichthyosaur Nesslar, launching!

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Image Enemy appearing in front of the Nesslar! It'll be discovered!

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Image Daiku-Maryu, launch! Draw away the enemy's attention!
Image Roger. Daiku-Maryu, launch!

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Image Good. They're only looking at us.

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Deploy the troops! There are 7 deployment slots, and you cannot deploy any SPTs. I'm deploying Heinel, Kenichi, Domon, Ryusei, Akira, Sanshiro, and Watta. However, I highly recommend using Rai. You also cannot deploy units that cannot be underwater, like the R-Wing, Trider Cosmic, or Trider Beagle, which is why I recommended switching those units out of those forms.

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Welcome to underwater hell! The goal of this mission is to defeat all enemies, but they're nothing. No, the true enemy is the infinite water terrain. All units will have their movements reduced to 2-3, and their attack power severely weakened. The only exceptions to the restricted movement are the Daiku-Maryu and the R-2. The Nesslar is also an uncontrollable NPC, and getting it shot down results in a Game Over. Accel is your friend here.

Thankfully, the enemy is also using units that suck underwater, so they're just as affected by the lowered movement and weaker attacks.

Enemy reinforcements spawn near the Nesslar on turns 2 and 8, but if you have any other unit in range, they'll go for you instead. Defeating all enemies before the turn 8 reinforcements will end the map, of course.

Here are the items on the map. They're all minor amounts of money, so don't worry if you end up missing them.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image What? The Daiku-Maryu went underwater? Where the hell is Sharkin?
Image Sir, incoming message from General Agyar.
Image From Agyar? Good. On screen.
Image Greetings, Lord Le Cain.
Image Get to the point. Where the hell is Sharkin?
Image Sir, Lord Sharkin is currently leading Generals Desmont and Asimov into battle.
Image What? He's not on his way here? That's why he can't come? Is he refusing my orders?
Image H-he's not ignoring your orders. He's just preoccupied at the moment…
Image That's enough!
Image W-wai--
[Le Cain hangs up]
Image Damn you, Sharkin… Summon Suhl!
Image He's here, sir.
Image You called for me?
Image Suhl, you said you wanted to work for me?
Image That's correct.
Image Very well. You will have your wish.
Image I'm honored.
Image Let's get down to business. You're to destroy that troublesome Daiku-Maryu and the traitor Heinel.
Image W-what? H-Heinel too?
Image That's what I said. Or is that too much for you to handle?
Image N-not at all. Nothing is impossible for Doh Suhl, the greatest scientist in Boazan.
Image Good. If you need Dankel and Killer's help, I'll send them out too.
Image Thank you so much. I should let you know that I'm currently modifying the Beast Knights and my Skullrook.
Image Oh, so you're already prepared?
Image For me, research is my reason for existing. I've made modifications based on how the Earthlings fight.
Image What? So they'll fight like the Earthlings do? Hmm. Okay, you may go.
Image Just leave it to me.

Image How are the modifications going?
Image All that's left is adjusting the psychic waves.
Image Hurry it up! Hehehehe. I'll soon send that accursed Heinel to his grave.
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This chapter has three different variants: One where you kill Jeangall back in Chapter 19, one where Suhl kills Jeangall, but you don't recruit Heinel, and one where you recruit Heinel. This LP will directly cover the third variant, but I'll mention any differences in the other two.

Last time, the gang decided to explore the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

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Image Hear me, Daiku-Maryu! I, Suhl, will destroy you, along with that traitor Heinel!
Image Doctor, it's Suhl!
Image SUHL!!
Image Ah, Heinel!
Image He looked like a demon-possessed.
Image Doctor, Heinel went out on his own. What should we do?
Image We can't leave him to die. Pete, surface immediately.
Image But Doctor, what about the Nesslar?
Image Order Bunta to hide somewhere where the enemy won't find him. He's to stay put until we return.
Image Roger.

If you didn't recruit Heinel, Dr. Daimonji instead decides to surface anyway to deal with Suhl.

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Earth Route Chapter 22: Black Science

The other two variants are both called "Decisive Battle".

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Image SUHL!! How dare you show your face. I won't let you leave here alive!
Image H-Heinel! You traitor… What's with that attitude? Today I'll finally get the better of you!
Image One traitor talking to another. Though it seems Suhl has something up his sleeve.
Image He is pretty tricky.
Image But he's out here himself… Knowing him, we have to be careful. He can be planning anything.
Image Kenichi's right. Everyone, stay frosty.

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Deploy the troops! There are 10 deployment slots, and Heinel is a forced deployment. I'm using Kenichi, Domon, Ryusei, Watta, Eiji, Akira, Sanshiro, Rai, David, and Fan Li.

Whoops, I forgot to take a screenshot of the map again. Thankfully it's not that interesting, just endless water. This is part 2 of water hell, but at least our flying units can actually fly here. Nothing to it but to advance into Suhl's trap.

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The main boss is Suhl's Skullrook. Same dance as before. Heinel and Suhl even have a line of dialogue when they first fight.

Image SUHL! You're the one who killed Jeangall! Prepare to join him!!

This whole chapter is nothing special…

…Is what I would say if I was lying. This stage has a very unique gimmick among all SRW stages. Suhl's strategy comes into effect based on the number of times you attack certain Beast Knights. It's possible to miss out on some of these dialogues by attacking the Beast Knights in a different order, but here they are for your convenience.

The first time you attack the Baizanga or Dokugaga:
Image Okay, do the thing!
Image Yes, sir!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Guts]
Image H-hold up a moment! A Beast Knight used a Spirit Command!?
Image That's impossible. Get your head back in the game, Kenichi!
Image Y-yeah… I must've been seeing things…

The next time you attack any Beast Knight:
Image Okay, one more time!
Image On it!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Guts]
Image I was right. That Beast Knight used a Spirit Command!
Image Since when did they steal our trump card?
Image How do you like that? Now do you realize my greatness? Nothing is impossible for Doh Suhl, the greatest scientist in Boazan, no, the universe! Ahahahahaha!

The second time you attack the Bazainga:
Image That's it! Keep it up!
Image Sir!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Self-Destruct, killing itself instantly and damaging adjacent units.]
Image W-what!? What did you do!?
Image I used the button labeled "Self-Destruct". I didn't really know what that one did.
Image You fool! Never use that one again!
Image Yes, sir.

The second time you attack the Dokugaga:
Image Use anything but Self-Destruct!
Image Sir!
[The damaged Beast Knight uses Rouse, raising adjacent units' morale by 10. Even yours.]
Image What did you use this time?
Image It seems that one was Rouse.
Image "Seems"? You can't control it?
Image It seems we needed more time for adjustments than we thought.

The first time you damage an Armored Beast Knight Saimon or Daimon:
Image Be careful with it this time!
Image Sir!
[The damaged Armored Beast Knight uses Mercy]
Image Which one was that?
Image It seems to have activated Mercy.
Image You goddamn idiot! Why should an Armored Beast Knight ever use Mercy!?
Image I've lost control of the system!
Image Stop, just stop. No more Spirits!
Image Sir!
Image Greatest scientist in the universe? More like the lamest.
Image Grrrrr. Quit making fun of me!

During the next enemy phase after the Saimon or Daimon uses Mercy, enemy reinforcements spawn just north of Suhl's location.

Anyway, the fun isn't over yet. An event occurs after Heinel damages Suhl for the first time.

Image You've really done it now. I'll show you the power of my modified Skullrook!
[Suhl casts Valor]
Image Heinel, watch out! Suhl used Valor!
Image Valor? Really? Do you really think that'll work on me!?
Image Let's see if it will or not!
[Suhl casts Guts]

In the next enemy phase, Suhl uses Luck, which does absolutely nothing to affect combat. Guess that Spirit system was going haywire after all.

Here's the lone item on the map, in the far southwest corner. All versions of this stage have the same 10 grand in the same tile.

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Anyway, the map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Do you have to leave?
Image Yes. I cannot stand to continue fighting alongside you like this.
Image What a shame. But you won't come after us as an enemy, right?
Image Don't worry. I won't burn this bridge that easily. I doubt we'll ever meet again.
Image Where will you go?
Image I intend to go on a journey.
Image Lord Heinel, please allow me to join you.
Image Catherine, you're to return to Boazan.
Image I refuse. I will follow you no matter where you go.
Image …Do as you please.
Image I will.
Image Farewell, everyone.
[Heinel and Catherine leave]
Image And they're gone.
Image Will they really be all right?
Image I wouldn't worry about them. They'll be happy together.
Image I'm jealous.
Image Same here.
Image I'm worried about Bunta. Let's go check up on him.

Now, both of the "Decisive Battle" versions of this stage are slightly different. You still have to deal with the Spirit gimmick, but none of the Heinel-related dialogues/events are present. I cannot find anyone online who didn't recruit Heinel, and I just don't have time to play the entire game up to this point, so there's not much else I can say. But then again, there's no reason not to recruit Heinel.
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Last time, the gang helped Heinel get his revenge.

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Image This is the Nesslar. Daiku-Maryu, please respond.
Image Doctor, we're connected to the Nesslar.
Image Bunta, have you found what the enemy's up to?
Image It seems they're all heading to a specific point instead of mindlessly exploring. Ah, give me a sec.
Image What is it, Bunta?
Image A cave! Yes, there's no doubt about it. It seems they're all going inside a cave in the trench's walls.
Image They're all going inside? Is it a big opening?
Image I can't see that well from here. I'll try to get a bit closer.
Image Stay put. We'll be there shortly.
Image Roger that. There's a rocky ledge nearby, so I'll wait there… Dammit! They spotted me!
Image Bunta, are you okay!?
Image Doctor, let me launch in Gaiking!
Image Okay, go ahead.

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Earth Route Chapter 23: The Death Demon Squad Gosterro

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Image There's some small fry wandering around.
Image It would make the perfect gift for Lord Le Cain.
Image Don't act like you're better than me! I'll show you the power of the Ichthyosaur Nesslar!

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Image You okay, Bunta? Leave the rest to me.
Image W-where did you come from!?
Image Dankel, I'll handle this. Go ask Lord Le Cain for reinforcements.
Image Roger.
[Dankel leaves]
Image Dammit. One of them got away.
Image We need to finish this quickly or they'll bring friends.
Image I know.

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Another underwater-only map. While the Nesslar excels underwater, its best is still extremely mid. Have Sanshiro take point while Bunta focuses on gathering items. At least the Nesslar's movement isn't impaired underwater.

I'll cover bosses in a moment. I just want everyone to take the field first. Also, without Voltes here, I lack the ability to cast Scan.

Speaking of which, enemy reinforcements spawn on the fifth enemy phase.

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Image Did I make it in time?
Image Actually, you're a bit early.
Image I borrowed some troops from Lord Le Cain.
Image Hehe. Now that I'm here, y'all can go home. Ahahahahaha!!
(Gosterro. Layzner. CV: Masashi Hirose)
Image …Who did you bring?
Image …The Death Demon Squad…
Image What, you're still here? If you keep loitering around, I'm gonna end up blowing you up too! Ehehehehehehehe!!
Image Yeah, I'm leaving.
Image Same. Happy hunting, Gosterro.
[Dankel and Killer leave]
Image I got this. Hehehehehehe. I'll slowly torture you to death.
Image Bunta, watch out! That guy's batshit insane.
Image I've never seen anyone as crazy as him.

But before I get into the specifics, help arrives at the start of the next turn.

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Image That SPT!
Image You recognize them?
Image It's one of Le Cain's men.
Image Le Cain? That's the name of the alien that abducted me.
Image What does Le Cain want with the Mu…
Image We can think about that later!

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Deploy the troops! There are 6 deployment slots. I'm using Kenichi, Domon, Ryusei, Akira, Rai, and Watta. Once again, you can't deploy any of the Layzner cast, even though this is our first time fighting the Death Demon Squad on this route.

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Speaking of the Death Demon Squad, our main boss on this stage is Gosterro in his Daljan. Normally, he'd be extremely agile and intimidating, but we're underwater. He has a C rank in water. Not exactly the best showing for one of Layzner's main rival characters…

Here are the items:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Is it true that Le Cain kidnapped you, Dr. Anzai?
Image Yes. Everyone called him Lord Le Cain.
Image Do you know him?
Image Yeah. He's the same race as my mother, a race that the Balmarians conquered a long time ago. Now they hold major positions throughout the empire.
Image So the Balmar Empire uses more of a feudal system?
Image In a way. Newly conquered races are treated like dirt until they demonstrate they can best serve the empire. The Boazans, like Heinel, are a recent addition.
Image Oh, so that's why the Boazans were fighting for Balmar.
Image It's not like they were fighting because they wanted to.
Image More importantly, if Le Cain is looking for the Mu, then that must be why they came to this planet in the first place.
Image All the more reason why we need to go into that cave.

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Image You talk big, but you're pretty pathetic, Gosterro.
Image Grrr…
Image And the name "Death Demon Squad" sounds impressive, but you don't seem to have the skills to back it up.
Image What did you just say!?
(Getty. Layzner. CV: Masaharu Sato)
Image Who the hell are you?
Image I'm Getty of the Death Demon Squad!
Image Oh, one of those losers.
Image Talk shit about our team one more time and I'll gut you! I don't care who you are!
(Bone. Layzner. CV: Koichi Hashimoto)
Image I don't mean to insult you. It's just that this guy here talked big to us, but got his ass handed to him by Earthlings.
Image Say it ain't so, Gosterro!
(Manjero. Layzner. CV: Kozo Shioya)
Image Yeah… They caught me off guard.
Image What'd ya mean caught off guard!? You disgrace the entire squad! And you know what we do to disgraces!
Image N-now hold on a moment. Next time I'll be sure to kill them all.
Image What makes you think there'll be a next time?
Image That's enough. Quit fooling around.
Image Sir!
Image Dankel, Killer, you two come with me.
Image Of course, sir!
Image The Death Demon Squad is to prevent them from getting any closer until our search is complete.
Image Sir!
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Image I still can't believe there's a cave this large in the ocean.
Image You blind or something? It's right there.
Image Can you stop it with that attitude!?
Image Tch. Women are so annoying.
Image I'm not going to ignore that. I heard you grew up in America, so I thought you'd be less misogynistic. Frankly, you disappoint me.
Image Help me out, Kenichi.
Image You dug this hole. Just apologize sincerely.
Image Some leader you are. Fine, fine. I admit I was wrong. We good?
Image It's like bullying a puppy. Fine, I forgive you.
Image Good grief.
Image By the way, Dr. Daimonji, why are we still staring at the cave entrance? As they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Image You're right. Pete, let's go into the cave. But be careful.
Image Roger.
Image It's pitch black inside. I'm getting the creeps… Like we're about to get jumpscared by a ghost.
Image I feel you. If this were a horror movie, something would happen right about…
Image BOO!
Image AHHH!
Image AHHHH!
Image You scared me! That was mean, Ryusei!
Image I swear you almost gave me a heart attack. Look, you made Ikue cry.
Image My bad, my bad. I didn't think you'd get scared that much. I'm sorry, Ikue.
Image *Sniff* Never do that again.
Image I promise. May God strike me down if I make another woman cry.
Image He never takes his promises seriously, so just ignore him.
Image Hmph. Keep your opinions to yourself.
Image Oh? Doctor, it looks like there's a giant opening up ahead.
Image An opening? There's an air pocket this deep in the ocean? Okay, surface slowly.
Image Roger!
Image The thought that we'll be breathing air tens of thousands of years old is kinda exciting. It's like we're time traveling.
Image Doctor, the water is getting shallower. Looks like there's a beach ahead of us.
Image Look over there. What's that?
Image Where?
Image There.
Image I dunno what it is, but it's glowing.
Image It looks like a house to me.
Image You're right. Those are the remains of a house. It's almost identical in shape to the ones we found in ruins on my home planet.
Image So these belonged to the Mu? Are you serious!? We found the Mu!? Pinch me. I must be dreaming.
Image Fantastic!
Image Doctor, I can see the water's edge. The cave goes much further in.
Image Dr. Daimonji, please give me permission to go ashore.
Image It's too dangerous right now. The enemy is already in the cave. We need to make sure it's safe first.
Image Sounds like it's our turn.
Image For once, you're right. You must be getting smarter.
Image For once!?
Image You're not a kettle, so pipe down.
Image Again, just ignore him. He'll just say whatever pops into his head.
Image Even Domon knows when to hold back a bit.
Image Rain! What'd you mean by that!?
Image We should stop bullying Ryusei. Look, he's sulking.
Image The hell, man… I'm doing my best out here… *Sniffle*

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Earth Route Chapter 24: A Fateful Reunion

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Image Hey, Domon! Where're you going?
Image …
Image Tch. At least answer me.
Image He probably doesn't want to bother with a simple-minded fool like you.
Image What!? You wanna get your ass kicked!?
Image Hey, now. Stop fighting, you two. Weren't you just told to cut it out?
Image Oh, right.
Image Hmph… It's pathetic to be scolded by Watta.
Image For ancient ruins, the buildings are surprisingly modern-looking.
Image Aliens built them, so it shouldn't be a surprise that they're like that.
Image That's true.
Image Hey bro, what's that?
Image Huh? Hey, Kenichi!
Image Dammit! We're surrounded!

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Image You shamed me, and for that, you will die!!
Image It's him again.
Image Gosterro! I'll take you on.
Image E-Eiji!? You sonava! Hehehe. Looks like I'll get to kill you after all. Hehehehe.
Image Rei, our main opponent is the SPT on the far right.
Image READY.
(Rei. Layzner. CV: Eriko Hara)
Image Let's make some space.
Image READY. TARGET IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING.
Image Huh?

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Image You're still as naive as ever. Now die!
Image That's cowardly, Gosterro!
Image I'll take that as a compliment. HIYAHAHAHAHA!

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Image You guys will face us now.
Image We'll give you a taste of the terror of the Death Demon Squad.
Image Who's first?

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This is a fairly simple map. Eiji can solo Gosterro to the east, then rejoin the main group. Everyone else should make for the ruins to the north and west for their defensive terrain while gathering items.

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Now we face the Death Demon Squad in earnest. There's Gosterro in his Daljan, Bone in his Eldarl, Getty in his Dankof, and Manjuro in his Gasshalan. All four of them are extremely strong and agile, and should be taken out as soon as possible. Dump your SP into morale and accuracy-raising Spirits. The grunts aren't strong, so use them to help raise your morale and/or give EXP to some units that may be falling behind in levels, like Trider or Reideen.

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Reinforcements also spawn in the south on the third enemy phase.

The map theme when fighting in the Mu ruins is the mysterious-sounding Blue Labyrinth. It reminds me a lot of Golden Sun. The enemy phase theme in the ruins is the tense Codename "Viper". This game's original tracks continue to impress me.

There's no boss dialogue, so here are the items on the map. Make sure you pick up that 20k cash. Thankfully, they're easy to find since they're all in the center of the craters.

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image You good, Eiji?
Image Yeah. I managed to drive him away.
Image What's the Death Demon Squad anyway?
Image They're Le Cain's personal guards, and all four of them are extremely capable in combat. Ignoring Gosterro, the other three tend to launch coordinated attacks, so be very careful.
Image They sound annoying.

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Image Let's search the ruins as much as possible before the enemy comes back.
Image I agree… Where's Eri, I mean, Dr. Anzai?
Image She was here just a moment ago…
Image Maybe she went outside?
Image What? But the enemy's still lurking around here!
Image Don't yell at me, man. But I know how she feels. With ruins this massive, I'm itching to get out there.
Image No, stop! Everyone needs to look for her!
Image The doc becomes a completely different person when it comes to Dr. Anzai.
Image He's a man, after all.
Image What're you whispering about!? Go find her!
Image Roger!
Image Whoa, scary.

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Image Dammit! They really got one over on us!
Image So now you know how I lost? Ahahahahahaha.
Image Sorry 'bout that! Eiji tricked you, didn't he?
Image Yeah, he did. I'll grind his bones into dust!
Image At any rate, we can't go back to Le Cain right now.
Image Yeah. Let's launch another attack.
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Last time, the gang discovered the ancient ruins of the Mu.

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Image Dr. Anzai, the enemy's still somewhere around here. Please don't go off on your own.
Image I apologize. When I saw the Mu ruins of my dreams, I couldn't help but want to see them in person.
Image At least you're safe, Dr. Anzai. That's all that matters.
Image Hmm…
Image But I know how she feels. Anyone with the slightest interest in archeology wouldn't be able to stay still after seeing all this.
Image I can't disagree. By the way, Doctor, what's that you're holding?
Image This? Dunno. It looked interesting when I found it.
Image Can I see it?
Image Sure. Thoughts?
Image …It seems to be a recording device. A pretty old one too…
Image Does it still work?
Image I doubt it. It's tens of thousands of years old.
Image …No… It's still functional.
Image Really? Amazing! Please get it working.
Image …Got it. Can everyone step back for a moment?
[Click]
Image Whoa! A g-g-ghost!
Image Executive Director, it's not a ghost. It's a hologram.
Image How dare they scare us like that! It's outrageous! Right, President?
Image SHHHHHH!
Image Sorry.
Image The hologram girl's kinda cute.
Image Dang, it's rare for Rai to compliment a girl.
Image But she really is.
Image Shut up already!

This is when an FMV plays. I have the transcription of it below. Special thanks to Caphi, Peytral, and an anonymous contributor for their help. You can see the FMV on its own here.

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I am Mew. I leave this as a record of our existence. We are the descendants of people who were invaded by the Balmar Empire and fled to this world. But just as we began to build a new civilization here, they arrived.

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Their attacks began immediately, without giving us a chance for dialogue. We had no choice but to defend ourselves, but we're evenly matched. The war continues to drag on as I record this.

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Due to the destructive weapons used by both sides, the planet's temperature is slowly rising. The polar ice caps are beginning to melt. It's only a matter of time before this continent sinks beneath the waves. Our extinction is inevitable.

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To ensure the survival of our race, we entrusted twelve of our surviving children with valuable genetic manipulation devices and our entire stock of Tronium, evacuating them to the highest point on this planet. There's only a small chance they'll survive, yet we're out of options.

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I'm making this recording to pass on the anger and sorrow of a race being slaughtered to extinction. Perhaps no one will find this, but even so, that will be fine. I go into our final battle believing that someone in the future will find this.

Our last hope is in those twelve children, and in the Mutron-powered battle robot, Reid--

(TL Note: The girl's name is Mew, or ミュウ, but her civilization is the Mu, or ムー. It's intentional.)

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Image W-what!? What did she say!? She said Reideen, right?
Image Maybe? She got cut off halfway through.
Image More importantly, she said Tronium, yeah? They gave the evacuees Tronium…
Image That's what she said.
Image !?
Image Master, do you know about this Tronium?
Image W-why would I know about something like that?
Image You just look as surprised as Eiji.
Image You fool! I was just surprised that aliens went to Tibet!
Image (Ugh…)
Image Oh, yeah. You once said you were from Tibet.
Image Exactly!
Image (Phew…)
Image Eiji, what is Tronium anyway?
Image Tronium is--
Image We've got hostiles!

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Earth Route Chapter 25: Revenge of the Death Demon Squad

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Image EIJI! SHOW YOURSELF! I won't lose this time!
Image Gosterro, don't fight alone. We're a team, remember?
Image Don't bother, Getty. He'll never listen to a thing you say.
Image He knows. I fight my own way. Ahahahahaha!
Image Gosterro! I don't care how you fight, as long as you win! Failure is not an option!
Image I know. I got this.
Image Bone, Getty, we'll focus on the Daiku-Maryu. If that's destroyed, they won't be able to leave this place! Got it?
Image Good plan.
Image Loud and clear!

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Deploy the troops! There're 10 deployment slots. I'm using Kenichi, Eiji, Sanshiro, Domon, Ryusei, Rai, Akira, Watta, David, and Rowan.

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This map is a little more interesting than most. We're caught in a crossroads of caves, with enemies to our northwest and west. Retreating to the southeast may sound like an idea, but enemy reinforcements spawn there on the sixth enemy phase, so there's a chance they can shoot someone down without warning.

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The Death Demon Squad are back, same as the last stage. Gosterro's AI will have him focus on Eiji exclusively, while the other three will focus on the Daiku-Maryu. Try to use your units as a wall and/or take them out as soon as possible. How well the Death Demon Squad succeed will impact something later in the game.

SECRET ALERT
Layzner Mk-II or Enhanced Layzner and V-MAX
  • If you want the Layzner Mk-II, do not let Bone, Getty, or Manjero damage the Daiku-Maryu.
  • If you want the Enhanced Layzner and the V-MAX ability, let the Daiku-Maryu be damaged by the Death Demon Squad.

We won't get either of the Layzner upgrades for a long while, but this is where you decide which one you'll get.

For the purposes of this LP, I'm getting the Layzner Mk-II. However, I will show off what happens if you get the Daiku-Maryu damaged.

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Image This is bad. They're targeting the Daiku-Maryu! Everyone, protect us!
Image Rei! Activate V-MAX!
Image READY.

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Image Eiji, what was that?
Image That was V-MAX.
Image Dammit. Even if we all work together, we can't beat the Layzner with an activated V-MAX.
Image But we can't just leave without trying!

Doing this event will not only shove the Daiku-Maryu to the far southeast part of the map, opening it up for an ambush, but it'll unlock V-MAX for the Layzner.

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V-MAX works differently in Shin compared to other games with Layzner. Here, it's a map command like Mazin Power, though it doesn't have a morale requirement. It lasts for three turns, during which Layzner gets an increase to its stats, a beam coat, and a new attack (in which Eiji rams the Layzner into the enemy several times). It also changes the battle BGM to V-MAX. Once the three full turns are over, the Layzner overheats and will be unable to act for one turn. After that, you're free to use V-MAX again!

But we're not going to use this power for some time yet, as we're going for the Layzner Mk-II. So pretend all that never happened. If you're worried about not getting to use this ability, the Mk-II comes with V-MAXIMUM, which acts the same way.

Not only is the Layzner upgrade determined in this stage, but there's another secret upgrade for one of our mechs.

SECRET ALERT
Reideen's secret weapons
Bring Reideen to (10, 13) for an upgrade to the Gorgon Sword, and (13, 9) to unlock God Voice.

Have Reideen break through the fighting to raid the ruins in the northwest. Here are the scenes when you bring Reideen to those squares:

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Image T-this is the Gorgon Sword! Is Reideen really the legacy of the Mu?

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Image God Voice! Raise your voice until your heart bursts… That voice is God Ramu. Shout in praise of Ramu's name!
Image W-who's talking? Where's this voice coming from?

I should note that while the new Gorgon Sword is an upgrade over Reideen's stock version, you also lose all upgrades you put into it. But it is a free attack, so it's worth re-investing into it. God Voice is an extremely powerful 1-range finisher that drains Reideen of most of its EN, but is one of the strongest attacks you can get outside of the SRX, Shin Getter, and a Mazin Powered Mazinger. Contrary to its showing in other games, Akira doesn't seem to be affected by God Voice, so you can use it as many times as you like.

Here are the items:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

You do get a quick scene if you get the Gorgon Sword upgrade before we get to the VN screen.

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Image Akira, what're you doing all the way over there?
Image During the battle, I stumbled across a Mu armory. I found this.
Image A sword? Ah, is that the Gorgon Sword!?
Image Bingo! To be precise, it's an improved version of the Gorgon Sword.
Image So Reideen really is…
Image Yeah. Mew really was about to mention Reideen.
Image But that's amazing. It must be so much more powerful than your old Gorgon Sword, right?
Image I think so. It's definitely sharper. With this, Reideen can fight a lot better in close combat.
Image Was there anything else?
Image There was a God Gorgon, but it's the same as my usual one.
Image Shame. But finding a better Gorgon Sword is a huge find.
Image Yeah. I kinda like it.

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Image You were defeated by mere Earthlings and were forced to retreat. The Death Demon Squad has truly fallen.
Image I'm so sorry. We underestimated them.
Image It is what it is. Bone, make sure you keep a close eye on them.
Image Of course, sir.
Image Manjero, expedite the investigation.
Image Sir!

If you got the V-MAX event, the conversation is slightly different.

Image You were defeated by mere Earthlings and were forced to retreat. The Death Demon Squad has truly fallen.
Image I don't know why, but they had the Layzner. Plus, they used V-MAX. There's no way we can beat that.
Image Wait, so Eiji is with the Earthlings? Hmm… He keeps getting in my way. In that case, I'll have to teach them a lesson personally. Bone, keep a close eye on them.
Image Of course, sir.
Image Manjero, expedite the investigation.
Image Sir!

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Image Eiji, what exactly is Tronium? From the name, I'm assuming it's a metal.
Image You're correct about that. As far as I know, it's the rarest and most valuable metal in the universe.
Image What makes it so great?
Image Are you familiar with warp travel?
Image I know! It's that thing in sci-fi stuff that lets you travel to distant places instantly. Ya know, I'm a big fan of Captain Kirk.
Image Ha! Captain Kirk he says. That show's ancient. Captain Janeway's the new hotness.
(TL Note: This game came out in 1996, when Voyager was airing. Yes, the names are in the original text.)
Image Zip it!
[Ryusei bonks Watta]
Image Ouch!
Image How many times must I tell you!? He's the president of our company! Stop hitting him on the head! I won't let you get away with this!!
Image M-my bad. I'm sorry, Watta. Really sorry.
Image You're fine. Just don't ever do it again.
Image Yeah. I don't want your director to kill me.
Image Hmph!
Image Ahem… Anyway, the gist of it is that it's technology that shortens travel in outer space. Warp drives require a tremendous amount of energy that can't be supplied by ordinary nuclear reactors. However, by using Tronium as a catalyst, it's possible.
Image I see… What makes it so rare?
Image Tronium is only minable on the planet Tron. In the past, a giant comet struck Tron, destroying the planet. Since then, despite endless searching throughout the cosmos, additional Tronium deposits have never been found.
Image So all the Tronium that exists was mined before that comet?
Image Yes. As I mentioned before, Balmar has been in a war of expansion for thousands of years. Battleship production is always a top priority, for which Tronium is required.
Image So whoever controls the most Tronium is the most powerful. Balmar must have a vast reserve of the stuff.
Image I believe Mew said they brought theirs to Tibet.
Image More precisely, she said the highest place on the planet.
Image Yeah, Tibet.
Image That's what it is now, but there's no guarantee it was the same back during the Mu's time.
Image I can't think of another place that fits the bill…
Image I agree. It's the only location that fits.
Image If Tronium is there, we need to go after it.
Image Let's get out of here and head to Tibet.
Image You fool! How impulsive! How reckless! What good will rushing there do? We should first return to base and depart when prepared.
Image I agree with the Undefeated of the East. Let's return to base for now.
Image Good judgement, Dr. Daimonji. I'm impressed that you came to the same conclusion as me. Listen, Domon. If you rely only on technique and power, you'll never become the true King of Hearts. You must make accurate judgements. Cultivate the knowledge to do so, and your heart will never steer you wrong. Got it?
Image Yes, Master!
Image He's so unfriendly with us, but he's like a cute puppy to his master.
Image I mean, they have a deep master-student relationship.
Image The gap is massive.
Image I guess it's just his personality.
Image You're one to talk.
Image You knocking my award winning personality?
Image Ugh. This BS again?
Image Did I say something wrong?
Image …
Image …
Image …
Image ????????
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Image Lord Le Cain, the Daiku-Maryu is moving.
Image Oh? Where's it going?
Image They're leaving the cave.
Image Why?
Image They seem to have found something in the ruins.
Image What!? Could they have found what we're looking for?
Image Impossible. The detector hasn't gone off yet.
Image Then what did they find?
Image Unknown, sir.
Image Enough of this. Dankel, Killer, follow the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Sir! Let's go, Killer.
Image Okay!
Image We'll continue exploring these ruins.
Image Sir!

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Image This is where I take my leave.
Image Huh? Aren't you coming with us to Tibet, Master?
Image No. I have something more important to do. Farewell, Domon!
Image Ah, Master!
Image He's already gone.
Image Faster than the wind.

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Earth Route Chapter 26: Jet Black Gundam

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Image Sakon, we'll depart as soon as we've resupplied.
Image Yes, Doctor.

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Image What the hell is that?
Image It looks like a weird spider-like monster.
Image Look at its face. It's a Gundam!
Image We're under attack! Everyone, scramble! Defend the base!

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Image Hey, those are the guys that were in Shinjuku.
Image Yeah, the Death Army. Never seen the ones with the horns before…
Image …Is that another Gundam?
Image You think that guy's a friend of the Devil Gundam you've been chasing?
Image Dunno.
Image But it's with the Death Army, so it has to be.
Image Why are they attacking our base?
Image You think I know!? They're the enemy, so all we need to do is defeat them!

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Deploy the troops. There are 10 slots. I'm using Kenichi, Eiji, David, Watta, Domon, Ryusei, Sanshiro, Rai, Akira, and Rowan.

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A very simple map. Just move everyone west and face the Death Army head-on. As a note, the Daiku-Maryu cannot move.

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Our bosses for the stage are the Master Gundam (Normal Mode) and the Walter Gundam. Well, I say "bosses", but the Master Gundam and its mysterious pilot don't stick around for long. I'd be surprised if you're able to get to him in time, but if you think you can cheat, it's scripted to always survive at 10 HP. The Walter Gundam can only hit grounded units and units at range with beam attacks, so exploit that weakness.

At the start of the third enemy phase…

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[The Master Gundam retreats]
Image Wait!! I won't let you get away!

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[Domon retreats]
Image Domon! Don't chase them! Come back! Dammit, he's too far away already.
Image I'll go get him!
Image Ah, Rain!

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Additional enemies spawn during the fourth enemy phase, but all of the Death Army grunts are weak as hell. Be a little careful of Death Beasts, because when they're destroyed, they become weaker Death Army soldiers. If a unit is flying and has an anti-beam coat, there's nothing these guys can do to them.

Here are the items:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Phew. Good grief. Glad that's over. Hey, where's Domon?
Image He was chasing after the horned Gundam, right?
Image Yeah. Seems he's not back yet.
Image I hope he's safe.
Image He'll be fine. C'mon, let's go back to base.
Image You're being kinda cold, Sanshiro.
Image It's not like Domon ever cared about anything we said. Though it's not just him.
Image You talking about me?
Image Oh, so you do care after all.
Image Who said anything about caring?
Image Then why say anything?
Image Hmph!
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Last time, the gang fended off an attack led by a mysterious black Gundam.

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Image How badly were we hit?
Image Thankfully, there was almost no damage, sir.
Image Good. Let's get ready to depart.
Image Roger. Also, Doctor, I saw a new machine in the hangar. What's that about?
Image Oh, right, that. Load that onto the ship as well. This is a good chance for me to introduce a new member, so could you gather everyone?
Image On it.
Image Everyone, this is our new member. This is Captain Kobayashi. Like Ryusei and Rai, she's a member of the SRX Team.
Image I'm Aya Kobayashi. You can call me Aya. From now on, I'll be working with you all as a member of the Daiku-Maryu Squad. It's nice to meet you.
(Aya Kobayashi. OG. CV: Yumi Touma)
Image Oh boy. Another headache has arrived.
Image Did you say something, Ryu?
Image No, nothing…
Image You okay, Ryusei? You're not as annoying as usual.
Image Aya is like Ryusei's nemesis.
Image What does that mean?
Image You know how a cat and a mouse are, like? Ryusei's the mouse, and Aya's the cat.
Image If you're going to use that analogy, then I'm more like a Persian cat.
Image Then Ryusei's a sewer rat.
Image Why is she a Persian cat and I'm stuck in the sewer?
Image Because beautiful things must stay beautiful no matter what. Got it, Ryu?
Image Yeah, yeah, whatever you say. I'm impressed by how full of yourself you are…
Image S-she's so pretty.
Image So that's your type, Yamagatake?
Image M-Midori! Um… No… Well… Umm… Help me out here, Sanshiro.
Image Look man, I don't really care.
Image C'mon, man…
Image Sakon, have you heard anything from Rain?
Image No, not yet. Shall I send someone to look for her?
Image No, let's wait for her to contact us. In the meantime, hurry up with the sortie preparations.
Image Sir.

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Image Ah great. I've lost track of Domon. But… What's this uneasy feeling? I have to find him fast…

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Earth Route Chapter 27: The Ultimate Evil, the Devil Gundam

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Image I'm sure it was around here somewhere.

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Image Where is it hiding?

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Image Ah! Master!

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Image !? …Domon?
Image Master! I'm coming to save you!

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This stage is more plot-focused, but it's not quite an email-like stage. To advance the plot, you either need to defeat all enemies or move Domon near Master Asia (within 5 squares). Before that happens, move south to pick up this stage's sole item, as shown here:

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This is the only time we get to see Master Asia's Kowloon Gundam, so take a gander. If it's about to die, it automatically casts Guts, so you don't need to worry about that.

Anyway, the plot must go on.

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Image Master!!

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Image Domon!!

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Image Master!? What was that for?
Image Hehehehehehehehe… You fool! You still haven't realized my true identity!

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Image It's the Gundam from earlier…
Image That's right. This is the true form of the Undefeated of the East! The Master Gundam!!
Image What the hell!?
Image Behold!!

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Image T-that's the Devil Gundam!
Image Hahaha. Now do you understand?
Image I-impossible… My master, the previous King of Hearts… is a slave to the Devil Gundam!
Image I understand your surprise. I'd hardly believe it if I were in your shoes. But this is the truth! Are you sad, Domon? Are you frightened, Domon? Your master knows all. You can trust me. Together, we can save the Earth. Now, take my hand. I will always be with you. Look, the Devil Gundam, no, your brother, is waiting for you!
Image My brother is waiting… My master is with me…
Image That's right! Together, we're strong! And we'll only get stronger and stronger and stronger!
Image Stop, Domon! He's using hypnosis! Wake up, Domon!

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Image Tch. Shut up!
Image Ahhhh!

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Image Hmm? What're you doing?
Image Silence!! This hand of mine is glowing with an awesome power! Its loud roar cries out to defeat the man who's impersonating my master! Take this! SHINING FINGER!!
Image You're too naive, Domon!
Image !?
Image Your Shining Finger is useless against me!

Now, we fight. Domon's even got a temporary upgrade.

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[Shining Gundam (Super Mode)]
In Super Mode, the Shining Gundam gets access to the extremely cool Shining Finger Sword attack. However, this doesn't increase any stats, and it also unequips all of your items, so you'll have to re-equip everything after the stage. It's impossible to access Super Mode outside of two plot stages.

Being in Super Mode also replaces Shining Gundam's battle BGM with the always amazing Flaring Fighting Spirit ~ Crossing Over the Detestable Fate. This is the only way to hear this BGM in the game.

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For bosses, we've got Master Gundam (Normal Mode) and the Devil Gundam. It's actually impossible to defeat either of them, so I just want to show it off. Because this is a plot stage, Domon, Master Asia, and Kyoji will always be left with 10 HP.

To advance the plot, you must get Domon below 30% HP.

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Image Time to finish you off!

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Image I think not!
(Schwarz Bruder. G Gundam. CV: Hideyuki Hori)
Image Who are you!?
Image Hahahaha! My name is Schwarz Bruder! Remember that, Undefeated of the East, Master Asia! I won't let you have your way!
Image It doesn't matter. What difference does one more weakling make!?
Image What are you waiting for, Domon!? Defeat the Devil Gundam now! It's right there! Do it!!
Image That's right… This is… This is for Mom and Dad!
[Domon moves next to the Devil Gundam if not already]
Image THIS HAND OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! ITS BURNING GRIP TELLS ME TO DEFEAT YOU! TAKE THIS! MY LOVE, MY ANGER, AND ALL OF MY SORROW! SHINING FINGER SWORD!! GO, GO, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Image You fool… Why did you go for the head!?
Image What!? It's absorbing my energy!
Image Perfect! It'll revive faster with Domon's energy!

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Image T-that's… The Devil Gundam…
Image That's my brother's… My brother's…
Image Watch out!!
Image Domon! Behold this form! Thanks to your energy, the Devil Gundam has completely revived! Farewell, Domon! You fool of a King of Hearts! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
[Master Asia and the Devil Gundam leave]
Image Wait, Master! Brother… Brother! BROTHERRRRRRRRR!!

All that's left is to defeat the Death Army grunts.

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Thankfully, we've got Schwarz as an uncontrollable NPC ally to help out. Even without him, the Death Army is extremely easy to take out.

The chapter ends once the map is clear.

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Image Domon?
Image …
Image Domon.
Image Why… Why did Master…
Image Pull yourself together, Domon.
Image My… My brother really tried to kill me…
Image Domon… Are you okay?
Image Mmm? Yeah…
Image Cheer up, Domon.
Image Oh, right. Where did that masked guy go?
Image Huh? Oh, you're right. He's not here.
Image Why did he help me?
Image Dunno, but I'm pretty sure he said his name was Schwarz.
Image Schwarz…
Image Everyone's getting worried, so let's go back.
Image …Okay.
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Last time, Domon experienced Master Asia's sudden but inevitable betrayal.

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Image Oh, Domon's back.
Image Rain too.
Image I told you not to worry about him.
Image Hey Domon, lemme introduce you. This is Aya, a member of the SRX Team like Rai and me… Hey, are you listening?
Image …
Image Actually, Master Asia…
Image Rain, not another word.
Image But Domon, they should know the truth.
Image …
Image This sounds serious. Shouldn't we tell the Doctor? Let's go see him.
Image I agree. C'mon, Domon.

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Image …And that's what happened.
Image Mmm… So you're saying that Master Asia is being controlled by the Devil Gundam?
Image Well… Actually, it's more like he was controlling the Devil Gundam instead.
Image Rain! Master isn't that kind of person!
Image You got a better theory? You saw how the Devil Gundam responded to his commands.
Image But…
Image If Rain's theory is correct, why did the Undefeated of the East revive the Devil Gundam?
Image Um…
Image I don't think she'd know.
Image You're right. Sorry.
Image You're fine.
Image There's no point in speculating right now. Until it's clear what the Undefeated of the East's objectives are, we should refrain from making judgement.
Image Okay.
Image Domon, I'll ask Commander Oka to gather any intel he can about the Devil Gundam. Until we find out the truth, focus on beating up the aliens. Got it?
Image …
Image Did you hear him, Domon?
Image I'm going after him.
Image You're what? Do you even know where he is?
Image I'm going regardless.
Image Domon, even if you find him, the Shining Finger won't work on him. How do you plan to fight him?
Image …
Image I haven't had the chance to tell you yet, but I actually got a call from my father yesterday.
Image From Dr. Mikamura?
Image Yes. He says he's almost done with a new Gundam.
Image A new Gundam!?
Image Apparently they think the Shining Gundam might not be enough to fight the Devil Gundam.
Image When will it be ready?
Image It'll be done before we know it. Let's wait until that Gundam arrives before we go after him, okay?
Image As hype as a new Gundam is, we need more information on the Devil Gundam, so let's wait for that.
Image That's a good idea, right?
Image …Yeah, I guess.
Image Good.
Image Okay, we'll depart for Tibet as soon as we're ready.
Image Roger.

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Image Hmm. The Daiku-Maryu is on the move. I'll report it to Lord Le Cain. You follow them.
Image Roger.
Image Make sure they don't notice you.
Image I got this.

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Image We're approaching Kathmandu.

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[Beep Beep]
Image Whose pager is that?
Image Be real. There's no reception out here.
Image That was just a joke. Hahahaha.
Image Heh. You can't fool me. Everyone already knows how stupid you are.
Image Excuse me?
Image Don't argue. You're just making things worse.
Image Et tu, Watta?
Image Shut up, Ryu.
Image Fiiiine.
Image Wow. You look like a deer in headlights.
Image I told you. Natural enemies.
Image You weren't kidding.
Image Did you say something?
Image Nope.
Image RYU!
Image …
Image Anyway, is that some sort of detector?
Image Yes. It's a Tronium detector. There's no doubt that there's Tronium in the area.
Image Sounds like we hit the jackpot.
Image Not yet. I've been unsuccessfully trying to pinpoint a location. It is somewhere around here, though…
Image I don't think we'll have much luck from the air. Let's land.
Image Roger. Daiku-Maryu, landing.
Image I'll look around in the Layzner.
Image Alone?
Image We'll stand out if we move around in a large group. Besides, we only have one detector.
Image Okay. Eiji will lead the search for the Tronium. If anything happens, contact us immediately.
Image Got it.
Image Hehe. So does that mean we can do some Kathmanduian sightseeing?
Image I don't see why not. But we can't let everyone go at the same time. First, Gaiking and the Voltes team will guard the Daiku-Maryu. The rest of you can disembark for four hours. Also, everyone must carry a radio.
Image Yay! Domon, let's go hit the town!
Image Okay.

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Image Lord Le Cain, the Daiku-Maryu has moved.
Image Where is it now?
Image According to Killer's report, they've entered a mountainous region called the Himalayas.
Image Not the sea, but the mountains? Hmmm… Interesting. Okay, we'll go follow them. Get everyone ready!
Image What about our search?
Image We can come back later. Right now, we need to figure out what they're up to.
Image Sir. We'll prepare to leave immediately.

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Image Lord Le Cain, we're getting a Tronium reading in the area.
Image I knew it. Eiji must have found a clue about the Tronium.
Image Tronium!? There's Tronium on Earth!?
Image Seems so…
Image Incredible. How much is there?
Image It doesn't matter. Attack the Daiku-Maryu!
Image Sir!

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Earth Route Chapter 28: Dangerous Allenby

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Image Oh look, an arcade.
Image There's an arcade in Kathmandu? That's kinda interesting.
Image Let's go check it out!
Image Might as well.

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Image Arcades are the same no matter where you go… What's this game?
Image Battle Bros 2, a super popular game right now. You'd probably like it.
Image It's just a game.
Image Wow, that girl's got 16 wins in a row!
Image Is that it? I thought someone might give me a challenge.
(Allenby Beardsley. G Gundam. CV: Narumi Hidaka)
Image !? Would you refuse facing a pro?
Image Domon?
Image I don't mind. Just because you're a pro doesn't mean you'll be good at the game. Warning you, I don't hold back.
Image You're underestimating me.
Image Here I go! HYAAAAAH!
Image You're fast! Haaaaah!
Image No way. That was a cheap trick.
Image Guess I should take this a little more seriously. TAAAAAH!!
Image Not bad!
Image You're pretty good.
Image Domon's actually taking this seriously. Who is this girl?
Image Amazing!
[The machine starts sparking]
Image And now the machine's broken.
Image It couldn't keep up with their movements.
Image Good game. I'm Allenby. Nice to meetcha.
Image I'm Domon. Good game.
Image How about we finish our fight in person?
Image Interesting offer. I'm down.
Image Don't do it, Domon.
Image Shut up. Those who don't practice martial arts can't understand the feelings of a martial artist.
Image Huh? Well excuse me for being worried. Do whatever you want.
Image Ah! Whatcha gonna do, Domon? Rain's leaving.

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What will Domon do?
>Chase after Rain
>Settle the score with Allenby

This decision will determine which character you get later in the game, and what happens in this stage.

SECRET ALERT
Rain and the Rising Gundam
Chase after Rain.

Allenby and the Nobel Gundam
Settle the score with Allenby.

Rain is a more support-orientated pilot, while Allenby is more combat-focused. I'll cover both units when they become available, so don't worry. For the purposes of this LP, I'll be recruiting Allenby, but I'll still cover what happens if you'd prefer Rain.

If you choose to follow Rain…

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Image Man, I wish I could check out the town.
Image Yeah. It's not every day you go to Kathmandu.
Image We'll get our chance. Besides, we didn't come here to play. Gotta be patient.
Image I know, but… Ah! It's the enemy!

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Image Hiyoshi, don't scare us… Ah!!
Image It really is the enemy! Daijiro, alert the crew!
Image On it!
Image Deploy Gaiking and Voltes! Midori, call everyone back!

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Image Ah, it's the emergency signal!
Image Something's happening with the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Looks like we'll have to go back.
Image But I haven't gotten my food yet…
Image Come on, let's go.
Image Ah, it's here! Can you put that in a doggy bag for me? No? Aww man…
Image Ryu, hurry the hell up!
Image Dankel, Killer, focus on the Daiku-Maryu. The rest of you, come with me.

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Image Lord Le Cain, I have a request. Please let me join the fight.
Image Mmm. Do as you wish.

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[Le Cain retreats]

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Image Thank you. Eiji! This time I'll rip your head off!
Image Gosterro, join the right flank, and--
Image Don't bother, Dankel. He won't listen to anything you say. Just let him go wild.
Image Eiji… Where are you, Eiji…
Image Mmm… Right.

But since we're going with Allenby…

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We get to fight on foot!

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In one corner, we've got Domon Kasshu! In the other, Allenby Beardsley! You can use Spirits, but you can't move. If you want to end the fight fast, use Valor. Your SP will top off when the actual fight starts, so have some fun.

The plot continues once Domon beats up a Swedish woman.

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Image Damn, I lost. You're the first person I've met who's this strong.
Image You're the impressive one. You made me get serious. Ahahahahaha.
Image I like you. Let's keep in touch.
Image Okay, sure.
[Domon and Allenby leave]

The rest is the exact same as the Rain cutscene above.

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You're limited to only Voltes and Gaiking until the second player phase, when you can deploy the troops as normal.

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For bosses, we've got the two Grotectors and Gosterro. You should know how to fight them at this point.

Then turn 2 rolls around…

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Image Everyone who's returned, sortie immediately!
Image Roger that!

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It's time to deploy the troops! There are 11 deployment slots. I'm using Ryusei, Domon, Aya, David, Watta, Rai, Akira, Rowan, Fan Lee, Bunta and Simone. You also cannot deploy Eiji, since he's out on recon right now.

Speaking of Aya…

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[R-3]
Not even the R-3 Powered… The R-3 has some very long-ranged attacks, but is also extremely frail. Use it to snipe down already damaged enemies.

Overall, this is just a standard rout map. Gosterro might be a problem since he's right in your face at the start, but a few Spirits and he'll go down instantly. If you manage to line up a kill with Aya, she'll gain so many levels that she'll unlock Double Move!

Double Move essentially gives a pilot two movements and actions per turn, and is unlocked when that pilot reaches a specific level. It's different for all pilots, with Real Robot pilots like Eiji getting it in the early 30s, while Super Robot pilots get it in the late 30s. Battleship pilots like Pete do get it, but at a high enough level that it's not feasible to get unless you're doing some sort of Daiku-Maryu solo run.

Enemy reinforcements spawn on the third and sixth enemy phases.

Here are the items:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Eiji, have you found the Tronium yet?
Image No, but I've narrowed down the area.
Image Is there a problem?
Image Yes. It seems to be in a cave that's completely covered by a landslide.
Image Can't the Layzner move the rocks?
Image I tried, but they wouldn't budge.
Image Sounds like a job for Gaiking.
Image If Gaiking can't, then the Daiku-Maryu can.
Image We're fine, then. You guys can topple entire mountains!
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Last time, the gang hit up the city of Kathmandu, which is actually in Nepal and not Tibet.

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Image Have you found it yet?
Image It's definitely somewhere around here, but the signal's too weak…
Image Is that an excuse I hear?
Image Not at all. I will find it, don't worry.
Image You'd better.
Image It seems Dankel's group failed once again.
Image …
Image The Daiku-Maryu is heading into the mountains!
Image Into the mountains? Follow it!
Image Yes, sir!

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Earth Route Chapter 29: Search

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Image Is this the place, Eiji?
Image Yes, it is.
Image Okay everyone, stand back. Let's do this thing!

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Image What!? He barely made a dent!

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Image Sanshiro, I'll help you out.
Image Great, thanks. Let's fire our missiles on the count of three.
Image Okay.
Image One… Two… Three! Fire!
Image Firing!

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Image Hell yeah! I can see the cave. And it's massive to boot!
Image They blocked the cave with rocks purposefully. This has to be where they stored the Tronium.
Image I'll go in with the Layzner.
Image I wanna go in too.
Image We don't know what's inside there. Domon will join the two of you.
Image Okay.
Image Can I go in too?
Image It's too dangerous. We'll let you in after we make sure it's hostile-free.
Image Very well. Just don't destroy anything. It must be full of important artifacts.
Image As you wish. Let's go already!
Image Who made you captain?
Image Just… Let's just go already.
Image I'm getting a bad feeling.
Image Will they be all right?
Image They'll be fine. They're not children. You know, Rain, worrying is bad for your skin.
Image You're cooler than you look, Aya. But you're right. I shouldn't worry.

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Image What're they planning after destroying those rocks?
Image Lord Le Cain! I'm getting a big Tronium reading!
Image What!? Are you sure?
Image No doubt about it. It's coming from where they destroyed those rocks.
Image I knew it. They found the Tronium.

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Image Look! The survivors from Dankel's group are approaching the Daiku-Maryu from the west.
Image Oh, so they're going to attack again?
Image Probably.
[Gosterro moves closer]
Image Ah, it's Gosterro! He's selfishly rushing out on his own.
Image Okay. We'll join them in attacking the Daiku-Maryu.
Image Yes, sir!

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Image I'm hearing noise outside. I wonder if they're under attack.
Image If you're worried, then go back. The two of us are enough.
Image As the captain, I can't abandon my crew.
Image Like I asked, who in their right mind appointed you captain?

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Image Found it! This is real Tronium!

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Image Really? Lemme see… Whoa, don't shove me, Domon.
Image You're the one shoving me.
Image Excuse me!?

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Image Can you not argue for five minutes? Tronium is so small, so if I drop it, we'll never find it.
Image How small could it be… Wait. Are you talking about those three grains of rice?
Image Yes, and even then, this is a huge find. One grain of Tronium is enough to power 30 battleships.
Image Wow, so those three grains can power almost a hundred ships? That's incredible.
Image It is. Let's go outside.

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Image Ah! The Tronium!
Image Muwahahaha. The Tronium's now mine!
Image M-Master!? Why are you here?
Image Ahahahahaha! The Undefeated of the East can be anywhere! I can appear out of the shadows itself! Have you forgotten that, Domon?
Image Give me back the Tronium! It's useless unless you know how to use it!
Image What makes you think I don't already have plans for this?
Image What!? You know how to use that thing?
Image I don't have time to play 20 questions.

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Image Master, give it back quietly. Otherwise, I'll have to take it back by force.
Image You think you can beat me, your master? Hah! I'd like to see you try, Domon!
Image Master! I don't want to fight you! Please, just give it back.
Image You're such a crybaby. If you fancy yourself a martial artist, then ask me with your fists, not your mouth!
Image I think I will. Eiji! Ryusei! This is a fight between me and him. Don't interfere!
Image Don't worry about those two. They'll be too busy to help you.

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Image Whoa, it's just a conga line of assholes.
Image The Death Army!? Master, are you really working with the Devil Gundam!?
Image You're still stuck in the past. Taking you as my disciple is the biggest mistake of my life. I'll put you out of your misery here.
Image What!? …I get it. You're no longer my master! From now on, you're my enemy, Undefeated of the East, Master Asia!!
Image Hahahahaha! You're a fool who repays the kindness of raising you with malice! That insolent mouth of yours stops today! DIE!!

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Image What!? The Gundam Spiegel again!?
Image Are you okay, Domon?

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Welcome to a two-parter map!

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Part 1 has us fight in a cave against the Master Gundam and several extremely weak Death Army soldiers.

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[GF13-021NG Gundam Spiegel]
While Schwarz doesn't join the gang here, he is now fully controllable. The Gundam Spiegel is a close-ranged powerhouse, but can still counterattack at decent ranges. It gets a bunshin at 130+ morale, making it extremely hard to kill once Schwarz gets going. Schwarz is also has a stacked support-focused Spirit list.

You'll want to get Schwarz shot down as quickly as possible for something funny later. I did that by attacking the boss and getting one-shot by a counterattack.

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And here's the boss, Master Asia. You can't kill him here, since he'll always survive at 10 HP.

Domon can't die in this part either, as he'll also survive with 10 HP. To advance the plot, he needs to hit 30% HP, which can be done by attacking Master Asia.

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(TL Note: Schwarz only spawns on foot if he's shot down before this scene. Otherwise, it's just the Gundam Spiegel.)
Image Are you unable to defeat me without his help?
Image Damn you, Undefeated of the East! I won't forgive you!!
Image Wait, Domon! Don't get angry! He's trying to provoke you and make you use the fake Super Mode! Calm down!!
Image Get mad! You hate me, don't you? Get mad! Get mad! Get mad! Get mad! Get mad! Get so mad it makes you mad!
Image UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST!!
Image You need to calm down! You can't beat him by relying on anger!
Image Can you really believe him? Remember all the times you won because of your anger!
Image I'll crush you with my Super Mode!
Image STOP!
Image Get out of my way!
Image That's it, Domon… Get mad! Get mad!!
Image Can't you see what he's doing? Why does Master Asia want you to use the Super Mode so much? Anger robs a person of their composure, increasing the number of openings you have! You're just doing what he wants!
Image (That voice… I've heard it somewhere before… It's so warm… Whose voice is that… I can't…)
Image Fall back!!
Image …
Image Meikyo Shisui!
Image Huh?
Image Your heart needs to be as clear as a mirror, and as serene as water. That's the only way to win.
Image That's Meikyo Shisui?
Image Yes. You need a clear and serene heart.
Image …
[Domon casts Guts]
Image Mmm… His anger is fading. I needed him to succumb to his anger… Schwarz! Not once, but twice you've gotten in my way! The next time we meet, consider your life forfeit!
[Master Asia runs out of the cave]

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If you got Schwarz shot down before that scene, you get to use him on foot. It's very funny, so I recommend doing it.

Now it's just cleaning up the remainder of the grunts. Giving Domon an anti-beam coat makes him invincible to all the grunts who'll try to outrange him.

Here are the items for this first part:

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This first part ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Huh? Is that the Undefeated of the East? Why's he coming out of the cave?
Image Lord Le Cain! The Tronium signal is moving! It seems that mech that left the cave has it!
Image Really?
Image I swear on my life.

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Image Wait! Undefeated of the East!!
Image What's wrong, Domon?
Image He stole the Tronium!
Image What!?
Image Dankel! Killer! Destroy the Daiku-Maryu here! Got it!?
Image Yes! We'll make this place a dragon graveyard.
Image We're chasing that one. Hurry!
Image On it!

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Image Where do you think you're going? You face us!
Image Get out of the way! Move it!!
Image Ahahahaha! EIJI! I won't let you go anywhere! This place will become your grave!!
Image Gosterro!
[Master Asia retreats off the southern edge of the map, followed by Le Cain, his men, and the Fure]

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Time to deploy the troops! Sanshiro, Akira, Ryusei, Domon, and Eiji are mandatory, but we've got 8 more slots to fill. I'm using Kenichi, Rai, Watta, Aya, David, Rowan, Fan Lee, and Simone.

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Part 2 is more cleanup. A bunch of weak Kikaijus and Black Beasts, along with the same three bosses.

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Once again we face two Grotectors and Gosterro. Same as before. At least there aren't any reinforcements.

Here are the items in the second part of this stage:

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The map ends when all enemies are shot down.

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Image Dr. Anzai, I'm sorry, but the enemy appeared in the cave… We couldn't avoid fighting…
Image Wait, so everything in there is destroyed!? GAAAAAAAH!
Image Ah! Calm down, Eri!
Image You hear that?
Image Yeah, he called her Eri…
Image Ahem. Dr. Anzai, please calm down.
Image …Yeah. I'm calm. Thank you, Doctor. But you! I warned you! You really are…
Image C'mon Doc, we never expected the enemy to literally come out of the ground.
Image It was cramped in there. We did the best we could.
Image What a tragedy… Such precious artifacts… Surely something must have survived, right?
Image Well… Domon did kinda go hog-wild.
Image Excuse me? Who was the one who started firing indiscriminately!?
Image Uh, well… I was just going with the flow. The mood called for it, yeah? A battle has a certain rhythm to it. Besides, there's no point in worrying about the past.
Image Fair. What's done is done.
Image You… You can't just excuse destroying priceless artifacts with "what's done is done"! They could have benefited humanity!
Image Doctor, you must calm down. It's useless to talk to these two. It's like preaching to a brick wall.
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Last time, the gang discovered the hidden Tronium cache, but it was stolen by Master Asia!

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Image Hey, did he really take all the Tronium?
Image Huh? Oh, no. I have the last piece here.
Image Wait, you only showed us three pieces.
Image There were actually four… I hid one when I found them…
Image Eiji, were you trying to steal it for yourself?
Image Well… Um… The carrier's warp engine is damaged, so…
Image Eiji, you're beet red. You're such a bad liar.
Image I don't think he did it on purpose. Right, Eiji?
Image Y-yeah…
Image Regardless, we have one grain of Tronium. That's good, right?
Image That Tronium is a valuable sample. We must bring it back to Japan immediately.
Image You can have it. Though I'm going to chase the Undefeated of the East and get the rest of it.
Image I'm coming with you.
Image Same here. We went into that cave together, after all.
Image That doesn't mean anything.
Image Just think of it like a fateful bond.
Image Very well, but bring Aya and Rai with you too.
Image Roger that.
Image Sakon, we're heading back to base.
Image Got it.

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Image Have we not caught up to them yet?
Image Sir, that mech is extremely fast… Wait, they just stopped! They stopped!
Image What!? Where is it!?
Image We're almost there!
Image I see them!

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Earth Route Chapter 30: Crimson V-MAX

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Image Hmph. You're so persistent.
Image Identify yourself!
Image You have no manners. When asking for someone's name, it's polite to introduce yourself first.
Image Silence! Hand over the Tronium!
Image Tronium? What's that?
Image Don't play dumb! I know you have it.
Image Is this what you're talking about?
Image Oh? Where's the rest of it? Hand over everything you've got!
Image What? Are you saying there's more of this stuff?
Image (Dammit all!)
Image No, just hand it over!
Image I see now! The reason you're invading Earth was for the Tronium!
Image Grrr…

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Image Say what!? They were invading Earth just for Tronium?
Image I get it. It has to do with the warships that attacked the ancient Mu.
Image What does that have to do with anything?
Image Warships built that long ago required far greater quantities of Tronium than ships built today. Those ships and their Tronium must still be at the bottom of Earth's oceans.
Image Correct!
Image Enough of this nonsense! If that's how it's going to be, I'm going to kill you all! Don't let anyone leave here alive!
Image Yes, sir!

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Image You won't escape!
Image Ha! Do you really think a weakling like you can stop me!?

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Image Ignore the Earthlings! Capture him!
Image Getty, get in front of him!
Image Sir!

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Image Bone, grab him!
Image On it!

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Image You're too slow! Farewell!
[Master Asia disappears]
Image …He's gone!?
Image HOW!?
Image Where did he go?
Image You buffoons! What are you doing!?
Image He… He just disappeared.
Image Disappeared? Stop fooling around and find him!!
Image No, I mean he's straight up gone. There's not a single trace of him.
Image Grrrrrr…
Image (Who does that scum think he is?)
Image Argh! Let's just get rid of the traitor while we're here!
Image Yes, sir!
Image Eiji! Consider this place your grave!
Image Le Cain, why? If Tronium is your objective, then why are you exterminating the Earthlings!?
Image Silence! Earthlings are little more than space dung. We have every right to treat them however we wish! Worry about your own fate before others!
Image You calling us dung!? Say whatever you want! I'll show you how strong this dung really is!

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Shin Super Robot Wars - V-MAX
Image V-MAX, activate!
Image READY.

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Image Huh? He has V-MAX too?
Image V-MAX, supercharge on!

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Image W-what!?

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Image AHHHHHHH!

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Image AHHHHHH!
Image ENEMY MOVEMENT PARAMETERS AT 125% OF OUR CURRENT ABILITY. EVASION IS IMPOSSIBLE.
Image Ugh…
Image Eiji! Are you okay!?
Image I'm fine… but the Layzner… won't move…
Image Time to end this!

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Image G-Gosterro!? Have you lost your goddamn mind!?
Image Eiji is my prey! I won't let anyone have him, not even you! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Image You monster! Die!

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Image That stings a little…

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Image Lord Le Cain, are you okay?
Image Gosterro, you bastard! I'm gonna wring your neck!

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Image Ah dammit! I'm gonna kill each and every one of you! Remember that!
[Gosterro retreats]
Image You're not getting away, Gosterro!
Image Ignore him, Getty. We'll deal with him later!
Image This is really bad. We don't stand a chance against Le Cain right now.
Image Ryu! Rai! We need to do that.
Image What!? You mean that that?
Image You chicken?
Image Of course not! But we've yet to pull it off!
Image That doesn't matter! We need to do it now! Let's go!

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Everywhere You Go
Image Hmm? What're they doing?
Image V TOGETHER!
Image You idiot! That's the Voltes team's thing!
Image Ah, sorry. I've always wanted to say it.
Image Both of you shut up! I can't concentrate. T-LINK Full Contact!
Image Let's do this!

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Image Watch it!
Image Dammit! It really is impossible!
Image We just don't have enough power!
Image …
Image You good, Aya?
Image Yeah, I'm fine.

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Image Everyone! Are you all right?
Image The Daiku-Maryu! Yay, we're saved! We're also not all right!
Image Ah! The Layzner's completely wrecked! Eiji!
Image You're still alive, Eiji!?
Image Eiji! Answer me!
Image …I'm still alive…
Image This is really bad! All hands, battle stations! Gaiking, Voltes, Trider, sortie immediately!

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Image Doctor, we're going out too.
Image Great. Shin Getter Robo, deploy!

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Image What!? Another new enemy!? Just how many robots are on the goddamn planet!?
Image What's that!? It looks like Getter Robo, but creepier…
Image Ryusei! What are you spacing out for!?
Image H-Hayato!? Then that really is Getter Robo!
Image That's right. This is Shin Getter Robo!

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Image Pete, retrieve the Layzner.
Image Roger.

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Now you can deploy the troops! There are 3 deployment slots, since pretty much all of our main characters are already deployed. I'm using David, Fan Lee, and Simone. You also cannot deploy Domon… Suspicious…

Speaking of main characters…

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[Shin Getter Robo (1, 2, and 3)]
Like most Super Robot Wars games, Getter has three forms, making it adaptable for any combat situation. Shin Getter specifically has innate HP regen as well. You'll notice that upgrades are not shared between the three Getter forms in this game, so only invest in the form you'll be using (Shin 1).

Shin Getter 1 will be your main combat form. It absolutely destroys everything at 1-range, but its only attack that can hit farther (Tomahawk Boomerang) only has two uses. Make sure you don't drain your EN all at once with Shin Shine Spark. Granted, a Valor'd Shin Shine Spark can destroy a 22k HP battleship in a single blow.

Shin Getter 2 will be your main movement form. It has better movement than Shin 1 and it has Shin Mach Special to help avoid attacks once Hayato hits 130 morale. Its Drill Tempest attack will be the main mook killer, as it costs minimal EN and has a range of 2-6. Thankfully, there's no space to worry about, so you can use it as much as you like. Just make sure you upgrade Shin 2's defenses, else it'll get overwhelmed very quickly. Shin Mach Special just doesn't trigger as often as I'd like.

On the Earth route, Shin Getter 3 will see more use than in space. One stage with water is more than none in space, after all. You can Daisetsuzan Oroshi on land, but not against flying enemies, so it's not as useful as I'd like. Even against bosses, you're better off throwing out a Shin Shine Spark.

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This map is huge, but while all of the fighting is in the southwest quadrant, there are items to the east and northeast parts of the map. The Daiku-Maryu is right in the enemy's face, so have it retreat ASAP while everyone else regroups around where the SRX team is.

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Our bosses today are the Le Cain, the Death Demon Squad, and their battleship, the Fure. Le Cain and his men will charge at you immediately, so they'll need to be the first ones you deal with. All of the bosses (including the Fure) retreat when Le Cain hits 80% HP, so try to kill him last. However, he's extremely strong, so that may not be possible.

Image To think you'd come after me… Heh. Interesting.

In order to kill Le Cain, you'll need to deal over 25k damage in a single hit. It's possible with either a heavily invested V-Slash from Voltes, or a Shin Shine Spark from Shin Getter 1.

This is the first chance to properly defeat the Fure, and it drops a tremendous 40k cash at base. While this would be increased to 80k with a cast of Luck, you'd be wrong. The greatest amount of money you can get from a single combat is the 16-bit cap of 65,535.

I couldn't make it to the Fure while withstanding Le Cain's V-MAX assault, so I opted to defeat him after the Death Demon Squad.

Image Lord Le Cain, perhaps we should retreat…
Image What!? Who are you to suggest I retreat?
Image T-that's not what I mean, sir…
Image Hmph… But you're right. I must refrain from throwing myself into battle like Heinel. We're withdrawing.
Image Great decision, Lord Le Cain.
[Any remaining bosses retreat]

Here are the items on the map:
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The map ends once all enemies are defeated.

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Image Where's Domon?
Image Huh? Oh, you're right. He's gone.
Image He disappeared the moment Master Asia disappeared, much in the same way.
Image Is he following the Undefeated of the East?
Image Probably.
Image They really are master and disciple. Even with all the aliens around us, he's chasing down his prey.
Image They're both superhuman.
Image Domon…
Image The Layzner's looking terrible. It's a miracle Eiji survived.
Image What's wrong, Anna? Don't give me that look. Eiji's still alive.
Image I… I'm gonna go see him.
Image Eiji's a lucky man, having someone to care about him like that. Hey, Simone, would you worry about me if I got hurt?
Image Probably not.
Image Tch. How cold.
Image But what about me?
Image Why would I ever worry about you? I'm gonna go see Eiji too.
Image Tch.
Image Haha. David got rejected too.
Image Zip it!
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Last time, Master Asia got away with the Tronium and the Layzner was all but destroyed.

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Image Things aren't looking up for us. We couldn't do anything against that bastard Le Cain.
Image I concur. There's little we can do against an ability that surpasses V-MAX.
Image Was it really that powerful?
Image More than you think. It makes the Layzner's V-MAX look like V-MIN.
Image And the way the Layzner was damaged is not normal. It might be impossible to repair.
Image How's Eiji doing?
Image He's seriously injured, but his life isn't in any danger.
Image That's a small miracle, but he'll need time to recover.
Image Aya, we're going to overhaul the R-3 now.
Image Overhaul it? Is there a problem?
Image The SRX can only achieve its full potential when all three units combine. However, we've confirmed in tests that it can't combine due to insufficient power output.
Image Yeah. We tried combining in the last battle, but we couldn't.
Image I knew we'd fail.
Image Ryu!
Image This new engine we're installing is amazing. It uses Tronium.
Image Really?
Image Really. We were experimenting on ways to increase output when we tried out the Tronium.
Image That's just too good to be true.
Image Truth is stranger than fiction. But for something so convenient to just fall into our lap…
Image But there's some bad news. It increased the engine's output, sure, but it increased it too much.
Image As a result, if you stay combined for over three minutes, the engine will melt down.
Image Then…
Image If that happens, you all will die instantly.
Image You're kidding!
Image But tests show that it's completely safe within those three minutes.
Image Heh. Three minutes… We'll be just like the TV hero Ult*aman.
Image Watch it.
Image So as long as we decombine within three minutes, it shouldn't be a problem.
Image For now. However, once separated, a considerable cooling period is required before you can combine again.
Image So we can only combine for three minutes per battle?
Image Pretty much.
Image Then it's not really worth the risk to combine.
Image It is! The SRX is just that powerful.
Image Sanshiro, we're also going to modify Gaiking a bit.
Image Modify? It'll be stronger?
Image It should, but not always.
Image What do you mean?
Image You'll find out later.
Image Mmm.
Image Kenichi, what about Voltes?
Image Voltes is strong enough as it is.
Image I dunno. I think it needs a stronger finisher.
Image Don't worry, Dr. Hamaguchi gave us something to install in Voltes.
Image Great thinking, Dr. Hamaguchi. See Hiyoshi, someone's looking out for us.
Image Yeah.

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Earth Route Chapter 31: Meikyo Shisui

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Shin Super Robot Wars - Flying in the Sky
Image Hmm!? Show yourself! I know you're there!

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Image Domon! So it was you… You really are my disciple! I'd like to praise you for tracking me, but unfortunately, you've walked right into your death!
Image Shut up! I'll defeat you, then Kyoji!
Image Ridiculous! There's no way a disciple can defeat a master!
Image I said shut up! I told you, you're not my master anymore, Undefeated of the East!
Image It seems I never taught you any manners! You're ten years too early to fight me! There's nothing more annoying than dealing with someone who doesn't know their place! My king! Have mercy on your foolish brother, Domon Kasshu!

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Image K-Kyoji…
Image Hehehehehe… Hahahahahaha! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
(Kyoji Kasshu. G Gundam. CV: Hideyuki Hori)
Image Why are you laughing… What's so funny!? Don't you dare laugh at me! I won't forgive you!! I'll crush you!!
Image Yes… Very good… You're finally bringing out your Super Mode.
Image KYOJIIIII!
Image (I knew I wasn't mistaken. He's consumed by rage and is just needlessly wasting energy! Now's my chance!)
Image Got you!

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Image GUH!
Image Who goes there!?
Image !?
Image It's you again!

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Image Schwarz!
Image *Cough* You fool… I warned you so many times… Why did you activate your Super Mode out of anger?
Image I'm sorry… I really am a failure… I need more training…
Image If you think that saved you, then think again! That attack may have gotten intercepted by the Gundam Spiegel and you've calmed down, but you're still open! Now I'll break your neck!

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Image AHHHH!
Image Domon… Remember that moment… When you achieve Meikyo Shisui…
[A single drop of water]
Image !? Ah…
Image (Dad… Mom… I… I…)
Image Time to die, little bro…
Image (I'm going to die… I'm going to… That's right… It's just like that time… Just like…)
[Another drop of water]
Image I can see it! A single drop of water!!!

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Image W-what!? This intensity… It's different from before. That's impossible!
Image Domon! You did it! That's the true Super Mode! *Cough*

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Image What the hell is going on here?
Image Did the Earthlings create that monster too?
Image …
Image And that golden one is totally different from what we've seen before… It reminds me of V-MAX…
Image This is bad! Retreat!
[The Death Demon Squad and Le Cain retreat]

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We've got another plot stage, this time facing Master Asia and the Devil Gundam. Right now, we've got Schwarz and Domon in his Super Mode. This does unequip all parts you previously had on the Shining Gundam, however. Schwarz also starts out at 50% HP.

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Here are the bosses, and I did forget to inspect the Master Gundam's normal form, so I'm using the same screenshot from chapter 29. Unlike the last few times, the Undefeated of the East is very defeatable. A Valor'd Shining Finger Sword can beat Master Asia after Schwarz weakens him a bit. I recommend doing this for the EXP and the money.

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Image Did you really think that would beat me? That's why you're such an idiot! There's no way you can defeat the Undefeated of the East! You're too naive, Domon!!

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Doing that will force the Master Gundam into its Active Mode (AM). Master Gundam's second form and the Devil Gundam cannot be defeated, as they'll always survive at 10 HP and cast Guts when their HP hits a certain threshold.

To advance the plot, Schwarz needs to hit 10% HP. He'll always survive at 10 HP, so just have Master Asia or Kyoji hit him once.

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Image Haa… Haa…
Image Schwarz! Are you all right?
Image I'm fine. This is nothing…
Image Schwarz!
Image What are you waiting for? Ugh… Destroy the Devil Gundam! Leave Master to me! *Cough*
Image You're all fools. Do you really think you can fight me in that condition?
Image I do! *Cough* I won't let you kill my brother!
Image Huh? Brother? Wait, I recognize your voice now!
Image Hehe… Sorry to worry you, Domon!
(Name is now Kyoji)
Image Kyoji…
Image Ha! Just as I suspected! I knew that's who you really were!
Image What's going on?
Image We'll talk later! Right now, destroying the Devil Gundam is the priority! *Cough*
Image Brother!
Image Less talking, more destroying!!
Image But you're hurt!
Image Don't worry about me! Just do it!
Image Okay…
Image Go ahead, you fool! Go and see with your own eyes the state your brother is in!
[Domon moves next to the Devil Gundam if not already]
Image W-what the hell? There're two Kyojis? What does this mean?
Image I'll explain later! Just kill Kyoji!
Image Huh?
Image The Devil Gundam cannot be destroyed as long as Kyoji is alive!
Image But even if you say that… Why are there two of you!? What the hell is going on!? Kyoji!?
Image Fine… I'll tell you everything…

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Image Listen carefully… I am Kyoji, but I'm also not Kyoji. I'm his shadow, so to speak.
Image His shadow?
Image Correct. My body and mind were split in two. I am Kyoji's shadow, reflected in a mirror.
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Image A shadow reflected in a mirror… I am nothing more than a copy of Kyoji, created by DG Cells.
Image What!?
Image This was our plan to destroy the Devil Gundam… *Cough*
Image No…
Image I, no… Kyoji was captivated by the completed Devil Gundam… *Cough* And for some reason I don't know, the Devil Gundam fell to Earth. The shock at the moment of impact woke me up, but my body was already absorbed by the Devil Gundam. Before it could assimilate my mind, I used the power of DG Cells to create a body double and put my mind into that. *Cough* The result is me, Schwarz Bruder. *Cough cough*
Image Brother…
Image Domon… This hasn't been easy for me either…
Image Kyoji! You're my brother! You're definitely him!
Image Domon… *Cough* Promise me something…
Image I'll do anything!
Image Kill the Kyoji that's been absorbed by the Devil Gundam. It's the only way to free him from this living hell. *Cough*
Image I will. I promise. So please save your strength.
Image D-Domon… I can't go on anymore. Don't cry. Being able to talk to you like this… *Cough* I have no more regrets…
Image Brother! Hang in there! You can't die! Brother! BROTHERRRRRRRRR! AHHHHHHHHHHH!
[The Gundam Spiegel despawns, and both Master Asia and Kyoji retreat]

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Image Aya, listen up. The moment all three of you are deployed, you're to combine.
Image Roger.
Image If it'll even work…
Image Shut up, you fool! As long as you have that attitude, you won't be able to accomplish anything!
Image Roger!

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Image Let's do this!
Image OK!
Image Let's pull it off this time!
Image T-LINK, full contact!

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Enjoy the Variable Formation FMV

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Image Hell yeah!
Image So this is the SRX, eh?
Image Ryu, make sure you control it properly!
Image Leave it to me! This is the Super Robot I've always dreamed of! There's no way I'll let it be destroyed!

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Deploy the rest of the troops! There are 8 slots. I'm using Kenichi, Ryoma, Akira, Sanshiro, Watta, David, Rowan, and Simone.

The best unit in the game is finally here!

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[SRX]
The SRX is one of the best units in the entire game, with its massive HP pool, extremely powerful attacks, and three main pilots' worth of Spirits. However, it has some very major weaknesses. For one thing, it can only be used for three turns in every map. Once you decombine, you cannot recombine for the rest of the map. Unless you fuse before moving, the act of combining takes up one of Ryusei's actions. You also cannot upgrade the SRX's stats or weapons in any way. Even despite all that, the SRX will be essential in bursting down the late/end-game bosses. A fully buffed-up finisher is able to take out about 90% of endgame bosses' HP, if not outright killing them instantly.

And also…

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[R-3 Powered]
I forgot to inspect the R-3 Powered, since that would involve de-combining, so I'm using the same screenshot from the Space route. It's a better R-3. It's always flying, so it's not able to take advantage of defensive terrain. Regardless, keep it near the back and let it snipe down enemy units, as it's still pretty fragile.

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All that's left is to clean up the Death Army grunts, which are all extremely weak. There's also the John Bull Gundam, piloted by Gentle Chapman, and the Neros Gundam, piloted by Michelo Chariot, as bosses. They don't get to speak in this game outside of battle, but this is also the only game where they're even shown. The John Bull Gundam is great at sniping at long distances, while the Neros is great at close-range combat. Both can be easily one-shotted by the SRX or Shin Getter, though.

Also, both Voltes and Gaiking got upgrades! Voltes got the Super EM Ball V-Slash attack, which is a very powerful and expensive 1-range finisher.

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Gaiking, however, got the Face Open map command. This turns Gaiking into Face Open mode for the rest of the map, increasing its attack power and adding new moves. You can use it once Sanshio hits 130 morale, and it lasts for the rest of the map.

There's only one item on the map, which is here:

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The map ends when all enemies are defeated.

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Image Domon! What's wrong?
Image My brother… Kyoji is… *Sobbing*
Image What about Kyoji? Ah! Schwarz was actually Kyoji!?
Image …Yeah.

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Image I've never seen a monster like that before.
Image It was like a living robot. What the hell was it?
Image Don't ask me!
Image I've… I've seen it before.
Image Really?
Image Yes… A few years ago, there was a skirmish between the Balmar Empire and a neighboring superpower, the Dag Republic.
Image I remember hearing about that. You were deployed there, right?
Image I was. Shortly after the fighting began, I led a battalion attacking a Dag forward base. The enemy's defenses were far too weak compared to us. We destroyed the asteroid it was on in no time at all, then we descended to the planet. It appeared when we were retrofitting one of their bases…
Image You mean the monster from earlier?
Image Back then, it was much larger and far more ferocious. But there's no mistaking it.
Image So that thing is a Dag weapon?
Image That's what I've been saying. What I don't understand is why it's on Earth.
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Image Ah! That man they call the Undefeated of the East… Could he be from Dag?
Image I've considered the possibility… But then why is he on Earth? If Dag knows what we're up to, why aren't they attacking us?
Image Dunno…
Image It doesn't matter. We'll find out once we capture him. Find him immediately!
Image On it, sir!
Image Summon Sharkin. We'll gather our forces and attack them together.
Image Yes, sir!
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