Previous Chapter: Sealed Curse | Next Chapter: Sword and Hope
Hiryu Kai Bridge
Eun: …There’s no doubt about it. The UCC’s main fleet, led by Cmdr. Maier’s Macht…
Eun: They’re heading for the Earth from the L4 sector.
Sean: Hmm…They plan on landing at EFA HQ in Geneva.
Lefina: So, the UCC is trying to put an end to the war…?
Sean: Yes. If the DC and the UCC launch a full-scale offensive, even HQ will be done for.
Sean: They won’t be able to defend simultaneous attack from above and all sides.
Gilliam: So, the UCC lured us to Columna…
Gilliam: In order to keep us out of their way.
Tasuku: Tch…So in the end, they were just ignoring us. *sigh*
Kyosuke: (…No, maybe they weren’t. Then…)
Kyosuke: …Let’s do it.
Tasuku: Y-You don’t mean…
Eun: What’s wrong?
Tasuku: When he gets that look in his eyes, he usually bets big.
Kyosuke: You’re right, Tasuku. Captain, XO…I have a suggestion.
Lefina: A surprise attack on Elpis…am I correct?
Kyosuke: ! How did you…
Lefina: Ha ha, I’m not Captain for nothing.
Tasuku: But, Kyosuke…will it be OK to ignore the main fleet?
Kyosuke: The UCC doesn’t have any other enemies in space…except for the Aerogaters.
Kyosuke: That’s why…they’re taking this risk to end the war.
Tasuku: I see…if the Aerogaters attacked now, we’d all be toast.
Kyosuke: If we attack Elpis, we can knock them off their feet.
Tasuku: So, we attack from the rear?
Kyosuke: Yeah. It’s an atypical tactic, but we have no choice.
Sean: What do you think about it, Major?
Gilliam: I agree with Lt. Kyosuke.
Gilliam: Attacking Elpis may be tough…but we have a better chance there.
Sean: Hmm…
Gilliam: Plus…they won’t expect a lone ship to attack.
Gilliam: …Well, one man may expect it.
Kyosuke: (There’s no way he doesn’t know what we’re planning…)
Kyosuke: (But…it still feels like it’s all being set up…)
Lefina: Then we’re going to launch an immediate attack on Eplis!
Macht Bridge
Lily: ! You want to leave the Macht?
Sanger: Yes. I don’t think Siebel can protect Elpis…
Lily: Major, your Grungust Type-0 is a central part of Operation Huguenot. It…
Maier: …It’s okay, Lily.
Lily: B-But…Commander…
Maier: Sanger…you believe the Hiryu will appear at Elpis?
Sanger: Yes, sir.
Lily: No way…a single ship would attack our HQ…
Sanger: One of my former subordinates would charge straight into this fleet.
Lily: …Is he an incompetent soldier?
Sanger: No. Kyosuke Nanbu finds a way to win in any situation.
Sanger: Even if the odds are 100-to-1, he’ll bet it all.
Maier: Heh heh heh…You think that highly of him?
Sanger: That’s why I scouted him for the ATX Team. He’s what you want, sir.
Maier: If you are truly dedicated to our cause, bring them in. Other than that…
Sanger: …Prepare them for the ordeal to come.
*Sanger departs*
Maier: (This is how it should be…Brian…you’ll have to lead the colonies.)
Lily: Commander…the Hiryu has a Tesla Drive and a Gravity Impact Cannon. If it were to reach our fleet…
Maier: We will not hold back against those that stand in our way…and whoever survives the battle, they will become the guardians of the Earth.
Hiryu Kai – Briefing Room
Sean: By 1130…the Hiryu and all PT units must have penetrated the enemy lines.
Sean: That ends the briefing for the assault against Elpis.
Katina: That’s it!?
Sean: I’m exercising brevity this time.
Bullet: …A field trip has a longer explanation.
Russel: …I thought it’d be a more grave and serious briefing…
Gilliam: Heh, with this unit?
Excellen: One question, XO! Are snacks allowed?
Sean: Hmm…very well. But no more than three items, okay?
Excellen: OK! I can bring tea too, right?
Kyosuke: …Enough of that, Excellen. This is serious.
Excellen: Of course. Your plans are always serious.
Katina: Just watch…I’ll show the UCC!
Radha: Viletta and I will do our best, too.
Viletta: Yes.
Sean: Captain…a word from you, please.
Lefina: Make sure you don’t stray from your group, people.
Kyosuke: Huh?
Lefina: …That was a joke.
Lefina: …Everyone, come back alive.
Kyosuke: …Roger.
Excellen: Hey, Captain Lefina’s getting the hang of joke telling.
Bullet: I’m sure it’s thanks to you, Ms. Excellen…
Viletta: (…In spite of the fact that we’re going alone…)
Viletta: (Ha…this may be their strength.)
Chapter 17: Raid on Elpis
Space near Elpis
Solider: Captain, reading show a single ship at the third line!
UCC Captain: Hah! Is there anyone stupid enough to take us one with one ship?
*One ship appears*
Sean: Oh yes, there is…
Soldier: Th-That quickly!? It’s already penetrated the third line!?
Sean: …The Hiryu Custom is equipped with a Tesla Drive.
Sean: Of course it’s faster than UCC Peregrines.
Lefina: All units, deploy!
*Prep screen, Units deploy*
Lefina: All units! Penetrate the enemy forces and head for Elpis!
Lefina: Within 8 minutes…
*Area highlighted*
Lefina: We must all be at this point! Got that? Not one unit can lag behind!
Katina: Alllright, let’s get this on!!
Kyosuke: I don’t see the Type-0…
Excellen: Do you think maybe we really did fool the boss?
Bullet: …You really think so?
Kyosuke: I doubt it. But since he’s not here, let’s hurry…!
UCC Captain: Don’t let them near Elpis!
UCC Captain: We’ll destroy them, and that wretched Giganscudo!
Lefina: Full speed ahead!
*Conditions shown, Battle starts*
{Kyosuke reaches destination}
Kyosuke: Was I wrong…? Sanger didn’t show up…
Kyosuke: …Or does it begin here…?
{Excellen reaches destination}
Excellen: Saaaafe! That was too easy.
Excellen: I guess this is just…a warm-up.
{Bullet reaches destination}
Bullet: I made it. But, this is where it gets serious…!
{Katina reaches destination}
Katina: Touchdown! Let’s find out what we won.
{Russel reaches destination}
Russel: I-I made it…!
{Tasuku reaches destination}
Tasuku: Heh, easier than I though. Let’s storm their HQ!
{Radha reaches destination}
Radha: Arrived at the rendezvous point! Exiting the area!
{Gilliam reaches destination}
Gilliam: …You didn’t show. Is this part of your plan, Sanger Zonvolt…?
{Viletta reaches destination}
Viletta: Ha…It’s best to think they’re luring us to Elpis.
{Hiryu reaches destination}
Eun: Captain, we have reached the rendezvous point!
Lefina: Full speed ahead! Destination: Elpis!
*Chapter ends when all units have cleared*
Raid on Elpis End
Previous Chapter: Sealed Curse | Next Chapter: Sword and Hope
