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Izu Base
Aya: Understand? This isn’t a game, it’s training to prepare you for actual combat in a PT…
Ryusei: …..
Aya: It’s serious training, not playing.
Ryusei: OK, stop preaching. I’ve already heard this.
Aya: Then stop making that face at me!
Rai: Captain, you’re wasting your time on him.
Aya: Rai…
Rai: You can teach a fool, but you can’t make him think.
Ryusei: Hey! What’s that supposed to mean!?
Rai: You’ve died four times in today’s simulator training.
Rai: And yet, you haven’t learned from your mistakes…that’s what I mean.
Ryusei: I-I see…
Ryusei: W-Wait a minute…!
Rai: …Here’s my advice to you. Quit now, before it’s too late.
Rai: There’s no point in delaying the inevitable.
Ryusei: Wh-What…
Rai: Pack your things and go home. You’re wasting our time.
Ryusei: Why don’t you just shut up! I’m doing my–!
Aya: Stop it, both of you!
Ryusei: !
Aya: If you have time to fight, you have time to write a report on today’s training! Now go and do!
Ryusei: Y-Yes, ma’am. Ugh…Aya sounded just like my teacher…
Izu Base – Ingram’s office
Ingram: …Performance efficiency is 34% lower than expected.
Ingram: It’s been two weeks since the team was formed…yet they’re still not working together.
Aya: I’m sorry, sir. Rai has suggested that I change our formation.
Ingram: You’re aware that we’re running out of time?
Aya: Yes. I promise we’ll be ready for the R-Series rollout.
Ingram: Very well… We’ll begin the Torishima Sea drill tomorrow as scheduled.
Aya: Yes, sir. We won’t let you down this time.
Chapter 4: Fear Game
*Command Module appears*
Ingram: Let’s begin the training exercise in the bay area. You will seize a virtual enemy base there.
Ingram: Take note, these Gespents MK II’s from the Far East Brigade are modified…
Ingram: Because Japan is surrounded by the ocean, these mechs can handle underwater combat.
Ingram: However, take care when using certain energy-based weapons, such as Mega Beam Rifles…
Ingram: They won’t be as powerful when used on an underwater target. Keep that in mind.
Ryusei: Let’s see…I have an M950 Machine Gun, so no problems there…
Ryusei: Are there any blades that can be used underwater for my PT?
Ingram: Yes, you can equip a Steel Knife. It won’t have the same limitations as your Plasma Cutter.
Ryusei: Alright! These drills are killing me. Let’s do it right this time!
Rai: What gives YOU the right to say that, considering you still haven’t mastered on-shore training.
Ryusei: (Uh…I can’t argue with that…)
*Alarm sounds*
Ryusei: !?
Ingram: What is it?
Crew: We’re receiving a distress signal, Major.
Ingram: Who’s sending it?
Crew: Carrier T5 of the 3rd Special Air Logistics Team, sir.
Ingram: What’s the situation?
Crew: It’s being attacked by unidentified bogeys 30 clicks southwest of the coast.
Aya: Unidentified bogeys…could it be the Aerogaters?
Ingram: …Halt the exercise. Direct the T5 to this area.
Ingram: Aya, Rai, switch out the paint rounds in your weapons with live ones. Prepare to support the carrier.
Ingram: If the unknowns prove to be hostile, you are free to fire at will.
Rai: Roger that.
Ryusei: Major, what should I do…!?
Ingram: Nothing. You’re not used to handling an actual PT. Plus you’ve only been trained for land combat.
Ryusei: Wait a sec, I…!
Rai: …Stop. If you go into battle with your current level of skill, you will die.
Ryusei: Wha…
Rai: One mistake could cost you your life. And unlike a simulator or video game, there is no reset button.
Rai: One mistake could cost you everything…
Ryusei: …..!
Ingram: …Very well. Ryusei, I’ll allow you to sortie.
Aya: Major!
Ingram: Sooner or later, he’ll have to enter live combat.
Rai: (He COULD learn a lot from this… But it’s too dangerous.)
Ingram: However, if you don’t follow orders…you’ll be kicked off the SRX Team.
Ryusei: Huh…!?
Ingram: In a battle, you’re not just responsible for your own life.
Ingram: Any mistake you make could cost your teammates their lives.
Ryusei: …..
Ingram: Can you shoulder that responsibility and follow your orders?
Ryusei: I’ll do it…I’ll show you I can!
Aya: Ryu…
Rai: (Bah…whatever.)
Ingram: …Alright then. Aya, Rai, Ryusei…the three of you will work together to complete your mission.
Aya: Y-yes sir.
Rai …As you say.
Ryusei: Roger…!
Ingram: Now, make sure you equip that M950 Machine Gun.
Ingram: It’s quite powerful, both on land and under the water.
Ryusei: (…So I select Weapon, then Equip, then an M950 Machine Gun.)
*Got Steel Knife, Got M950 Machine Gun x2, Preparations Screen, Ryusei, Rai and Aya deploy*
Crew: T5 is approaching the vicinity!
*Tausenfessler appears*
EFA Pilot: Lt. Irm, I can’t shake them!
Irm: Haha, what a welcome. They jumped us right after we finished descending…
Ingram: T5, please respond. This is Major Ingram Prisken of the Far East Brigade.
Irm: !
Ingram: I have a team of PTs at the ready. They will distract the enemy while you flee the area.
Irm: Thanks, Major. Sorry for the trouble.
Ingram: Aren’t you…?
Rai: Lt. Jg. Irmgard Kazahara, correct?
Ryusei: What? Do you guys know him or something?
Ingram: Irm… What are you doing here?
Irm: Long story short, I ended up coming back from Mao Industries…
EFA Pilot: It’s no use, sir! They’ve caught up!!
*Enemies appear*
Unknown Pilot: Tenzan, fall back! We can’t risk losing anyone else!!
Tenzan: Shut yer trap. It’s finally getting good!
Unknown Pilot: You can’t let them see your mech yet! Now do as I say!
Tenzan: It’s too late. Didn’t you know I’m testing this Lion per Bian’s request?
Tenzan: If you’ve got a problem with that, take it up with Adler!
Unknown Pilot: Why, you–!
Tenzan: Aw, quit your whining, you’re making me hungry.
Unknown Pilot: H-Hungry!?
Tenzan: Let’s just shoot down the carrier and get our prize.
Unknown Pilot: No, Tenzan! You’re not authorized to engage!
Tenzan: Fiiiine,I’ll kill them all! That should solve the problem!
Unknown Pilot: Don’t be a fool! What if THEY shoot YOU down!?
Tenzan: Well, this Lion is still a test model. I guess that would be really bad…
Ryusei: H-Hey! That fighter jet has arms and legs!
Aya: Could it be a Personal Trooper!?
Rai: There shouldn’t be any PT that’s capable of solo flight…!
Ingram: All units, divert the enemy until the carrier gets away from here safely.
*Line of safety shown on map*
Irm: Sorry, Rai…I’m counting on you here.
Rai: Affirmative, sir.
*Victory, Defeat and Mastery conditions shown, gameplay starts*
*Tausenfessler gets attacked*
EFA Pilot: Aaahhh!! W-We’re under attack!
Irm: Calm down! Perform an evasive manuver!
EFA Pilot: Y-Yes, sir!
Irm: (Tch…If we’re hit, the cargo could be damaged again.)
*Tenzan attacks and the Tausenfessler is (most likely) damaged*
Ryusei: T-That flying robot is attacking the carrier…!
Rai: Then it must be hostile.
Ingram: All units, you are clear to fire at will.
Rai: Roger that.
Aya: Yes, sir!
Ryusei: Y-You mean…live combat…!?
Rai: What’s the matter, Ryusei? …You aren’t scared, are you…?
Ryusei: N-No!
Rai: Live combat’s not like a game or the simulator…
Rai: If you want to live, stay behind me.
Ryusei: Rrrrgh, whatever!
Tenzan: Wait, what’s wrong with that PT…? It’s moving kinda funny.
Unknown Pilot: Tenzan, the EFA’s PTs are in attack formation! We should retreat!
Tenzan: …No, let’s try some anti-PT combat. I’ll be able to collect data from that.
Unknown Pilot: Wh-What!?
Tenzan: (Also, I’ve only ever fought PTs in the game.)
Unknown Pilot: Tenzan! We can’t be seen by the Feds!
Tenzan: I told you to shut up!!
Unknown Pilot: !
Tenzan: I’m going to love it! It’ll be just like the game!
Tenzan: Plus, how can we go back without the cargo that carrier has?
Unknown Pilot: Rrrr…!
Tenzan: Now, attack the carrier and those PTs!
{Ryusei VS Tenzan}
Ryusei: He’s coming towards me!!
Tenzan: Haha…are you scared? Or just an amateur?
Tenzan: Sweet, my first PT kill mark! Gotcha!
{After combat}
Ryusei: S-Somehow…I managed to survive…
Tenzan: Tch, I missed? Funny…his movements remind me of Burning PT.
Tenzan: …..
Tenzan: Hmph, it can’t be…
Ryusei: S-So…this is real combat…I’m really fighting another human…!?
Tenzan: Don’t think I’ll hold back ‘cuz you’re a rookie!
Ryusei: !! I’m not going out like this!!
{Ryusei VS Tenzan 2nd}
Tenzan: Hey, I know you’re afraid to die…
Tenzan: But you gotta make this a little more exciting for me!
{Tenzan VS Rai}
Rai: This machine…It’s not a PT after all. It’s an entirely different type of mech.
Tenzan: Wellll, looks like the feds actually have a pilot with a backbone.
{Tenzan VS Aya}
Aya: If I’m going to protect Ryu, I have to stop this guy…!
Tenzan: What the heck? This one moves like an amateur, too.
Tenzan: With rookies piloting their PTs, there’s no way the feds can win!
*Tenzan shot down*
Tenzan: Tch, I lost? Oh, I forgot…this is only a test model.
Tenzan: Well, I’ve gathered enough data for now. I’m hungry, let’s go.
*Tenzan shot down by Ryusei*
Ryusei: D-Did I do it…!?
Tenzan: Ahh…Game over. I’m through playing with you.
Tenzan: Oh, I almost forgot…this is only a test model.
Tenzan: I’m hungry, see ya!
*Tenzan retreats*
*Map Cleared*
Irm: Wow…we survived.
Irm: Major, Rai, I’ll see you back at the F.E. Base.
Ryusei: (…..)
Ryusei: (…That pilot…he escaped…)
Ryusei: (…But, if it had been me…)
Ryusei: (…I wonder…if I could have survived all that…)
Izu Base Hangar
Aya: You worked hard today, Ryu.
Ryusei: But I…
Aya: …You didn’t do anything foolish or violate your orders.
Rai: …That’s expected of every soldier. Still, it looks like our team won’t be disbanded.
Ryusei: …..
Rai: I’ll be honest, I thought you were all talk. But you didn’t freeze up or run away.
Ryusei: Rai…
Rai: …Follow your orders, keep a cool head, and fight with all you’ve got. That’s your best chance at survival. However, other than that…
Irm: …As strict as ever, Rai.
Rai: Lt. Irm…
Irm: Long time no see. How’s your left hand…used to it yet?
Rai: …Yeah.
Ryusei: (Used to it…? What does THAT mean?)
Irm: You must be that rumored civilian recruit….Ryusei Date?
Ryusei: Y-Yeah.
Aya: …Aya Kobayashi. I’ve heard about you, Lt. Irm.
Irm: About me?
Aya: Yes. You were a member of the PTX Team, of which Major Ingram was captain…
Aya: And you’re the son of the Tesla-Leicht Institute researcher, Dr. Jonathan Kazahara.
Irm: My, you certainly know a lot about me.
Aya: ?
Irm: Here’s my D-Con number. Give me a call whenever you feel like it.
Aya: O-Okay…
Rai: …I see you haven’t changed, Lieutenant.
Irm: I’m only trying to be courteous. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to report to Major Ingram.
Rai: About those unknown hostiles?
Irm: Well, possibly. But there’s more trouble than that going on.
Rai: …..
Far East Brigade HQ
Ingram: …I heard the Raubtier was scrapped because of an accident during the test.
Laker: No. I had Mao Industries repair it in secret.
Irm: I brought the restored Wildraubtier back from the Moon, Major.
Ingram: I see. But, isn’t there another reason you returned?
Irm: Uhh…
Ingram: Perhaps, you flirted with some girl and angered Ring?
Irm: (H-He’s as sharp as ever…)
Hans: But Commander…although it’s repaired, the Wildraubtier is still defective. I can’t agree to using it again.
Hans: Operating it could result in another accident…like the Huckebein.
Irm: (Whatever. It’s your fault that Kyosuke suffered…)
Ingram: We’ll examine the Wildraubtier and modify it accordingly.
Ingram: If that’s all right with you, Lt. Col.?
Hans: Hmph…do as you please.
Laker: Now, about those enemies who attacked the T5 Carrier…
Ingram: Those winged mobile weapons aren’t the same as our PTs.
Hans: Could they be the same ones that recon encountered?
Ingram: I analyzed the visual data. They weren’t AGX-05 models.
Hans: I see…
Laker: …May I hear your opinion, Major Ingram?
Ingram: The humanoid mobile weapon was modeled after an F-32, or another similar fighter jet.
Laker: But, there are only a few companies capable of manufacturing humanoid-type mechs.
Ingram: True. There’s the developer of the Personal Trooper, Mao Industries…
Ingram: And the Tesla-Leicht Institute in North America that made the Grungust…
Hans: Do you think it’s possible that TLI made the unknown humanoid-type?
Hans: Their scientists are known for making extraordinary mechs.
Irm: (Of course he thinks that. The Grungust Type-0 is just amazing.)
Laker: Lt. Irmgard…your father created the Grungust for TLI.
Irm: Yes, that’s correct, but…
Laker: Well, has he said anything?
Irm: No sir. And if TLI had made the winged mech…
Irm: My old man would’ve drove me nuts bragging about it.
Laker: Then, that leaves just one man…
Ingram: The founder of TLI…and the leading expert on EOT research, Dr. Bian Zoldark…
Ingram: The head of the Extra-Over Technology Institute.
Laker: …..
Hans: …..
Irm: …..
Laker: (Bian Zoldark…and the EOTI…)
Fear Game End
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