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SUPER ROBOT WARS: ORIGINAL GENERATIONS
Episode 1: Divine Wars
The era is called New AD. Although it has been two centuries since humanity ventured into space, the lives of people have changed little since the 21st century.
This was because the progress of humanity was temporarily stagnated, due to the damage and confusion caused by two meteors that fell to Earth during that time.
179 New A.D. A third meteor designated ‘Meteor 3’ landed nearby Aidoneus Island.
A research team discovered that Meteor 3 was artificially made, and their leader, Dr. Bian Zoldark, theorized that it was dropped to Earth intentionally.
Further proof to this theory was found when it was discovered that as Meteor 3 passed through the L5 Sector…it decelerated before impact. In addition, materials and technology unknown to human beings were enclosed inside Meteor 3.
These resources…which were called Extra-Over Technology (EOT) were investigated further by the EOT Investigative Committee (EOTI) lead by Dr. Bian, under the supervision of the EOT Council, which was composed of various members of the Earth Federal Government.
And then, when the blueprints for humanoid mobile weapons, giant robots that towered more than 10 meters high, that used these resources in their construction…Bian became sure of his suspicions.
Bian’s hypothesis was that EOT was supplied to humans by extraterrestrial beings, and that said beings were highly likely to launch an invasion in the near future.
Thus, preparations were made to counteract the anticipated invasion of the aliens…codenamed “Aerogaters”. Major General Norman Slay of the Earth Federation Army (EFA) enacted the Earth Defense Plan. This began the construction of ‘Personal Troopers’, humanoid mobile weapons that could successfully fight against the Aerogaters…
Akihabara, Japan
Kusuha: …We should get going, Ryusei…
Ryusei: J-just a few more minutes!
Kusuha: You’ve been saying that for half an hour…
Ryusei: I know…but I’ve gotta find the limited edition run of Super Alloy Burnblade 3!
Kusuha: Ryusei, your mother’s waiting for us…
Ryusei: …Alright, Kusuha.
Akihabara – En route to hospital
Kusuha: You really love robots, don’t you, Ryusei?
Ryusei: Yep! All boys do…especially Super Robots.
Kusuha: I don’t know any Super Robots, but I’ve read about those Personal somethings that the military uses…
Ryusei: No, no. Personal Troopers are Real-type Robots.
Ryusei: Super-type Robots look way cooler, and they’re built with special technology…
Ryusei: They’ve got awesome moves, they can combine and transform…
Kusuha: But they’re all robots in the end, right?
Ryusei: Ugh. …Why do I even bother? Girls just don’t get it.
Kusuha: *giggle*
Ryusei: Huh? What’s so funny?
Kusuha: You remind me of a little boy when you talk about robots. You get so excited.
Ryusei: Really? Well, my dream is to pilot one of them, someday.
Kusuha: Is that why you play that simulator game…Burning PT?
Ryusei: Yep! The controls and graphics are incredibly realistic…plus you can play for free if you’re rank A or higher.
Kusuha: That’s… generous of them.
Ryusei: They do require you to send your medical data and some other information to the development team. Dunno why…
Kusuha: What’s your rank, Ryusei?
Ryusei: Rank S2. And since I sent in the info they wanted, I can play for free.
Kusuha: I see…I was wondering how you were paying for it.
Ryusei: Also, they occasionally hold tournaments. If you win, you get a cash prize, plus a really awesome trophy, and a ton of street cred.
Kusuha: Wow… Oh, there’s the hospital. Let’s go, Ryusei.
Ryusei: Alright.
Hospital Room
Yukiko: Oh, hello Ryu. Hello Kusuha.
Kusuha: Hello Mrs. Date.
Ryusei: Hey, Ma…so, how’re you feeling?
Yukiko: Oh, I’m feeling much better these days.
Ryusei: Are you eating properly? You need your strength, you know.
Yukiko: *giggle* I can’t tell which one of us is the mother.
Yukiko: By the way, Ryu… How are your studies going?
Ryusei: Your grades will determine if you’ll be accepted or not…
Ryusei: About that…I’m not planning on going to college, Ma.
Yukiko: What…?
Ryusei: The money that dad left us won’t last forever. I’m searching for a job I can get without a degree.
Yukiko: That’s very kind of you, Ryu. But…I can’t allow you to do that.
Ryusei: But Ma…
Yukiko: You’ve got your whole life ahead of you, Ryu.
Yukiko: So take your time. Find something only you can do…
Yukiko: Decide your own future. That’s what your dad would say, if he was still alive.
Ryusei: …Alright. I got it, Ma.
Nurse: Excuse me, but it’s time for your checkup, Mrs. Date.
Yukiko: Ryu, didn’t you have something important to do after this? Some sort of tournament?
Ryusei: Oh, right! I’d better get going. See you later, Ma!
Kusuha: Take care, Mrs. Date.
Tournament Grounds
Kusuha: Looks like we made it before the start of the tournament.
Ryusei: …Switching from defensive to cross-combat mode…equip my knife and revolver.
Kusuha: What’re you doing with your D-Con?
Ryusei: Huh? Oh, I’m synchronizing my mech data for the tournament.
Kusuha: Wow, you sure are determined to win.
Ryusei: Heh…it IS the Burning PT Nationals.
Ryusei: Plus, I’m also hoping to fight the winner of the Tokyo area prelims, Tenzan Nakajima…he’s one of the best out there, so I need to be prepared.
Kusuha: Never heard of him…
Ryusei: He’s pretty famous in the Burning PT community. I haven’t me him, but he’s rumored to have some exclusive tech.
Kusuha: Oh, interesting…
Ryusei: So even if I can’t beat him, I’ll be happy that I got to fight against him…
Kusuha: Alright then. Good luck in the tournament, Ryusei! …And thanks for giving me that pass for the special seating area! I’ll be cheering for you!
Ryusei: Thanks, Kusuha! Alright, I’m not playing games anymore. I’m gonna win this tournament!
Chapter 2: Personal Trooper1
Announcer: Ryusei has defeated his last opponent in only fifteen seconds! It’s over! The winner of the Burning PT Nationals is Ryusei Date!
Ryusei: Woohoo!
Kusuha: Congrats, Ryusei!
Announcer: How does it feel to be the champ, Ryusei?
Ryusei: Although I couldn’t fight Tenzan, I still feel great!
Announcer: Speaking of which, Tenzan Nakajima failed to arrive on time, and so he was withdrawn from the tournament.
Crew: Detecting Alpha-pattern Telekinesis pulse from subject number 55. Link Modular: 0.22…
Ingram: That boy over there, Aya?
Aya: Yes, Major. He has the highest aptitude among all the entrants.
Ingram: Subject Number 55…Ryusei Date.
Ingram: (…It may just be a coincidence, but it’s in his blood.)
Ingram: Aya…secure Ryusei Date after the tournament.
Aya: Yes sir.
*Alarm Sounds*
Aya: What’s going on!?
Crew: A squad of AGX-01 has crossed the 4th surveillance line!
Aya: What!?
Crew: The are currently engaged with a squadron of F-28’s and are approaching the vicinity!
Aya: What are your orders, sir?
Ingram: Continue to monitor Number 55. and prepare the Type TT.
Aya: Roger that. I’ll prepare to sortie.
Crew: The AGX-01’s have increased speed! Entering this zone!
Aya: !
*Enemies appear, followed by allied NPCs*
Ryusei: Huh? Hey, what’s that noise outside…?
EFA Pilot: Targets acquired! Opening fire!!
EFA Pilot: Missiles launched!
*EFA Pilots attack enemies, one is shot down and crashes through the roof of the Burning PT venue*
Ryusei: Aaaaaahhhh!
Kusuha: Aaaaahhhhh!
Crew: An AGX-01 has crashed into the tournament site!!
Aya: What did you say!?
Ingram: Aya, this may be the perfect time to test Number 55. Open the trailer cover and bring out the Type TT.
Aya: Major, you don’t mean…!
Ingram: Precisely.
Aya: But it’s impossible! Handling an actual PT is much harder than using a simulator, and he’s never been in combat before!
Ingram: It’ll be fine. The Type TT is perfect for this situation…now do as I said.
Aya: Y-yes, sir.
*Gespenst Mk-II Type TT is deployed on the map*
Ryusei: *groan* Wh-What happened…?
Ryusei: K-Kusuha…you OK…?
Kusuha: Y-yes…
Ryusei: !!
*The AGX-01 shifts in the debris*
Ryusei: Huh..!? Is that… a giant robotic bug…!?
Kusuha: W-what is that thing…!?
Ryusei: …W-well…it’s not a fighter plane or a Personal Trooper…
Ryusei: Uh-oh, this isn’t good…! It’s looking right at us…!
*TK Flash*
Ryusei: Aargh, my head! What was that…!?
*Ryusei sees the Type TT*
Ryusei: ! A Personal Trooper…it looks like a modified Gespenst Mk II…!
Ryusei: But, what’s it doing here…? And why is it just standing there…!?
EFA Pilot: Strange…I wasn’t aware of a PT being deployed here.
EFA Pilot: What’s this…? An order to vacate the airspace?
EFA Pilot: Mezzer 1 to all units! he Gespenst will handle the hostiles, we are to withdraw!
*NPC Units leave map*
Ryusei: H-Hey, where are they going!? What about those bugs!?
Ryusei: Somebody has to do something, or we’re all gonna die!
Kusuha: R-Ryusei…!
Ryusei: …..
Ryusei: Listen, Kusuha…you have to get outta here…!
Kusuha: Huh…!? What about you…!?
Ryusei: Don’t worry about me, just go! I’ll handle those bugs!!
Kusuha: W-what are you going to do…!? Wait, Ryusei…! Ryusei!
Ryusei: …If I can just draw their attention…!
*Ryusei runs over to the Gespenst Mk II TT*
Ryusei: Huh!? The cockpit hatch is open… But, there’s no one inside.
Ryusei: !
Ryusei: Wh-What…!? The control panel…it has the same layout as the Burning PT console…
Ryusei: Why does an army weapon have the same control setup as a video game!?
*Three enemy units surround the Mk II TT*
Ryusei: I-I’m surrounded!?
*They attack*
Ryusei: Aaaaarrgh!!
*Ryusei powers up the Mk II TT*
Ryusei: A-alright! If the control systems are the same, then I’LL do it!!
Ryusei: I won’t let you get away with this!!
Ryusei: L-let’s see, Balancer Panel…Fire Control…Battle Motion Select!
Ryusei: Alright…Gespenst Mk II, let’s do this!!
*Victory, Defeat and Mastery conditions shown, gameplay starts*
*Attack an enemy*
Ryusei: W-Whoa, almost lost my balance…!
Ryusei: This is so much more difficult than the game!!
*After attack animations*
Ryusei: *grunt* The G-pull is stronger than I expected…!
Ryusei: This isn’t a game…th-this is the real deal…!
Ryusei: But…that’s why I can’t lose this battle!!
*Enemy turn*
Ryusei: If I can just get in closer, I can use my Burning PT special technique…
Aya: Your enemies are designed for melee and ranged combat! Switch your battle mode to mid-range!
Ryusei: !?
Aya: Switch it now!
Ryusei: Who are YOU!?
Aya: Never mind that, just do as I say! An amateur like you can’t handle close-quarters combat!
Ryusei: Hey, you never know until you try!
Aya: !
Ryusei: If you have time to bark orders at me, then get some backup here to help me!!
Ryusei: You’re a soldier, right!? Isn’t it your job to protect us!? Then go do it!!
Aya: I-I know that…you don’t need to tell me!
*All enemies destroyed*
Crew: All enemies have been eliminated.
Ingram: And Sample No. 55?
Crew: His heart rate is elevated and his brain waves are scattered, but he’s unharmed.
Ingram: …I’m quite pleased. He exceeded my expectations.
Ingram: Have the EFA lock down the area. Also…order a media blackout.
Crew: Yes sir.
Ingram: I will secure the Type TT and Number 55. I’ll leave the rest to you, Aya.
Aya: Yes…Major.
Outside the dome
Ryusei: Kusuha…! Where are you!?
Ingram: …So, you must be Ryusei Date.
Ryusei: ! Wh-Who are you…?
Ingram: My name is Ingram Prisken. I’m with the military.
Ryusei: Good for you… Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to find my friend Kusuha…!
Ingram: Kusuha… You mean the girl that was with you?
Ryusei: Y-Yeah…do you know where she is!?
Ingram: Yes, she was taken away by the medics. She sustained some injuries, but nothing severe. …She should be on the way to a hospital as we speak.
Ryusei: O-Oh, good…uh, can you tell me which hospital?
Ingram: No, I can’t.
Ryusei: Huh!?
Ingram: I’d like you to come with me, Ryusei Date…
Ryusei: …..
Izu Base
Ryusei: …How long are you going to keep me here?
Ingram: That depends on your response.
Ryusei: …..
Ingram: The Gespenst Type TT you rode is for use by military personnel only. As a civilian, you had no business using it.
Ryusei: B-But at the time, I had no choice but to do it!
Ingram: Yet the fact remains that you broke the law. I’m afraid you will have to face charges.
Ryusei: What…!?
Ingram: However, there is something you could do to be excused.
Ryusei: W-What would that be?
Ingram: Enlist in my squadron. Then, I’ll have the charges against you dropped.
Ryusei: Enlist…!? You mean join the army!?
Ingram: Yes.
Ryusei: But why me!?
Ingram: ……
Ingram: …The insect-shaped machines you saw at the tournament…they aren’t from Earth.
Ingram: They’re extraterrestrial weapons the EFA have codenamed “Aerogaters”.
Ryusei: ! N-no way…
Ingram: Simply put, they were alien weapons.
Ryusei: A-Aliens…!?
Ingram: Yes. And the entire planet is now at risk attack.
Ingram: If the Aerogaters were to launch a full scale invasion, the EFA would not be able to match their strength.
Ryusei: (…T-This is like something out of a robot anime…or even a video game…!)
Ryusei: …W-Wait, does that mean…the reason that Personal Troopers were created is…
Ingram: Heh…very intuitive. Yes, they were created to combat the Aerogaters.
Ryusei: ……
Ingram: There is no guarantee that the human race will survive in the coming battle against the Aerogaters. Their military technology is several decades ahead of ours.
Ryusei: …..!
Ingram: However…right now, I’m leading a project to develop new PT models that can match or surpass the Aerogaters in combat.
Ryusei: Match or surpass…?
Ingram: Yes. Therefore, I’ve scouted you as a test pilot for that project.
Ryusei: Me…?
Ingram: You were able to shoot down four Aerogater Mechs without any military training. I can recognize talent when I see it.
Ryusei: Yeah, but I…
Ingram: Ryusei…if you accept my offer, I can help you realize your full potential as a pilot.
Ryusei: …..
Ingram: Also, if the Aerogaters start their invasion soon, your friends and family could be killed.
Ingram: Can you really turn a blind eye to that possibility?
Ryusei: …..
Ingram: I’ll also remind you that unless you accept my offer, you will be detained…
Ryusei: …All right. I’ll do as you ask.
Ingram: A wise decision.
Ryusei: However…there’s something I want in return.
Ingram: …What might that be?
Elsewhere in the Base – Later on
Aya: Then, the kid’s agreed to become a test pilot for Project SRX?
Ingram: Yes. On the conditions that we dismiss the charges on him for unauthorized use of the PT, and that we pay for his mother’s medical bills.
Aya: I see…
Ingram: (…This turned out perfectly. Keeping her under surveillance has finally paid off.)
Ingram: Ryusei Date will be assigned to your team…he’ll be arriving soon, so see that he’s welcomed. Understood?
Aya: Of course, sir.
Hospital Entrance
Agent: …You have 10 minutes. Understood?
Ryusei: Yeah.
Yukiko’s Room
Yukiko: Then…Kusuha…?
Ryusei: Yeah. She was admitted to a different hospital…I didn’t have the time to see her too.
Yukiko: When I heard about the attack at the stadium…I was so scared.
Ryusei: …..
Yukiko: …Is there something else you wanted to say?
Ryusei: Yeah…actually, I…I won’t be able to visit you for a while.
Yukiko: …..
Ryusei: There’s something I have to do that I can’t back out of.
Yukiko: I understaned…I’ll miss seeing you.
Ryusei: I’m sorry, Ma.
Yukiko: It’s okay, Ryu. You found something only you can do, so go and do it.
Yukiko: The results of my last checkup were good…I think I’ll be able to go back home soon.
Ryusei: Okay… At least we don’t have to worry about the hospital expenses anymore. The money from my new job will cover them.
Yukiko: …..
Ryusei: Well, then…I’ve got to get going now.
Yukiko: I know.
Ryusei: Take care of yourself Ma.
Yukiko: You too, Ryu…good luck.
Ryusei: …Thanks Ma.
Izu Base Gates
Agent: Wait here. You’re Captain will be here to escort you momentarily.
Ryusei: Alright.
Rai: Excuse me…can I get through?
Ryusei: Huh? O-Oh, sure…sorry.
Guard: Please show me your ID and security pass.
Rai: …..
Guard: Lieutenant Raidiese F. Branstein, Sir?
Rai: Yes. I transferred here from Mao Industries today.
Guard: Confirmed. You may enter, Lieutenant.
Rai: …..
Ryusei: …..
*Rai leaves*
Ryusei: Mao Industries…right, they manufacture Personal Troopers.
Ryusei: But why was that guy only wearing a glove on his left hand? …Weird.
Aya: You must be Ryusei Date, correct?
Ryusei: Huh?
Aya: I’m Aya Kobayashi, your Captain. I’m here to escort you inside.
Ryusei: ! Th-That voice…you must be…!
Aya: Yes. I spoke with you when you were in the Gespenst.
Ryusei: I thought so…!
Aya: And I’m sorry for… You know, yelling at you…
Ryusei: Oh, don’t worry about it. Also, I’m lucky to have such a beautiful captain…
Aya: Oh, you’re very flattering.
Ryusei: N-No, not really. …Hah.
Aya:*giggle* Well, I only recently enlisted myself. So, feel free to call me Aya.
Ryusei: (Wow, for an officer in the army…she’s really easygoing.)
Aya: If it’s alright, can I call you Ryu?
Ryusei: O-Okay…sure. Well, I look forward to working with you Cap—I mean, Aya.
Aya: *giggle* Then, let’s shake on it.
Ryusei: What?
Aya: You know, a handshake. Since we’re going to be teammates, I think we should shake on it. Well?
Ryusei: Uh, sure…
*TK Link*
Aya: (! C-Can it be…!?)
Ryusei: What’s up?
Aya: Oh, um…you just have very soft hands.
Ryusei: Really…no one’s ever told me that before.
Aya: …Well, never mind. C’mon, let me show you around the base.
Izu Base Interior
Ingram: Your reputation speaks for itself. The second son of the prestigious Branstein family…
Rai: …..
Ingram: Your father is the Commander-in-Chief of the United Colony Corps, Maier von Branstein…
Ingram: Your brother, Elzam von Branstein, is a former Aggressor who helped to develop the Personal Tooper…
Ingram: And now he’s a top pilot in the UCC. Very impressive.
Rai: With all due respect sir, I no longer serve the UCC or the Branstein family.
Ingram: Is that so?
Rai: Major Ingram, may I ask you something?
Ingram: What is it?
Rai: Why have you called me here? You’re aware of the accident.
Rai: And the condition of my left hand…
Ingram: Yes. However, I need your expertise for the SRX Project.
Rai: …..
Ingram: …Any other questions?
Rai: No, sir. Now, if you’ll excuse me…
*Rai leaves*
Ingram: …..
Ingram: …I finally have enough test subjects.
Ingram: Now, I can begin…
Personal Trooper End
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1 Okay, so the outcome of the Burning PT Tournament was changed in the Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Wars anime. In Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation for the GBA, Ryusei wins the entire tournament because Tenzan did not show up. It is implied that the reason for this is because he was already recruited by the DC.
In the Divine Wars anime, Ryusei loses against Tenzan without even landing an attack, and this, like a few other plot points, is retained in Super Robot Wars: Original Generations. However, I don’t consider this to be a beneficial change.
In the anime it makes sense, because every time Ryusei fights Tenzan he only survives due to the intervention of others until his skill grows enough to surpass Tenzan’s. In the game this is not reflected, in fact the player can defeat Tenzan with Ryusei every time if they want (and it’s not that hard). As such, this translation will display this event as it was portrayed in the original GBA game.