Episode 7
Moment of glory!I should technically save money, but eh. Let's upgrade s'more.
Real-types get mobility upgrades, Super-types get armor and accuracy. Like I said earlier, mobility is cheap in this game. Armor is expensive. Ouch.
Anyway, plot time!
Puria: Listen up guys! We need volunteers!
Yanma: What for, big sis?
Puria: Resupplies. But this time it's different, 'cause the Siberian Railroad is too close. We'll go to town without mecha, and try to avoid attention! Got it?
Daiya: In that case, I'll go!
Puria: You must be kidding! You and sneaking around, Daiya?
Sayaka: Puria always acts annoyed when Daiya's around, doesn't she?
Kouji (Kabuto): Maybe she's in looove... Ow! That hurt!
Puria: And the next one will hurt a lot more!
Kejinan: This guy is useless! Sure, Yassaba hired him, but he doesn't do anything!
Ray: Hmm? Did you say something?
Ray Lundren, vengeance-obsessed gunfighterEnge: No! N... nothing at all!
Ray: I'm leaving.
Kejinan: What a psycho...
Jaboli: Why doesn't the Railroad trust us enough that we have to hire mercenaries?
That's not all as far as the Railroad and mercenaries are concerned. A single man approached a lonely house, situated way outside the town of Gloria...
Yassaba: Are you there, Bucci?
Bucci: What do you want?
Bucci, outcast scientistYassaba: Remember how we talked earlier, about a chance for vengeance on people who wronged you? The time is now.
Bucci: Excellent... I was waiting for this.
As for Gloria proper, the town was not expecting anything. It lived its ordinary everyday life - tourists, trade, old drunks arguing in a bar...
Nero: And this is when I fell down that Saurus. Pow - in one hit!
Jose: Yeah, right. You could never aim straight if your life dependend on it, Nero. We would die there if not for my support!
Nero, Jose, Barrio and Carlos, old drunksNero: You wanna try me?
Jose: Bring it, old fart!
Barrio: *sighs, reads book*
Carlos: Zzz...
Yukiko: The old men are at it again... please stop, everyone!
Franco: Forget them, Yukiko.
Yukiko Stevens, owner of Pink Amigo (it's a bar)Franco, Yukiko's kinda-boyfriendFranco: They want to fight about stupid made-up stories, let them.
Yukiko: They cannot be made up! Grandma was their team member, too. She would never lie to me.
Franco: Whatever, their days of "glory" are all over anyway.
Nero: Huh? Wanna see how my strength's over, kid?
Wendy: No time for fights, we have an emergency!
Yukiko: I'm sorry, but it's closed...
Joshua: Yes, but we have a fainted man!
Van: Your cheapest dish. And all the condiments you have.
Yukiko: Yes, right away!
Wendy: Please don't faint in the middle of the road
again. We thought you died for real this time!
Joshua: Maybe it was sunstroke... no, Van wears a hat.
Van: AAAH! IT'S GOOD!
Carmen: That voice? I'd recognize it anywhere!
Carmen: Hello there, Van.
Van: Huh? It's you...
Carol "Carmen99" Mendosa, independent female bounty hunterCarmen: Don't "you" me. It's Carmen99, try to remember that! Sheesh... I see Gloria's dark side brought you here too, Van.
Van: Dark? I have no idea what you mean.
Carmen: The Siberian Railroad has an appetite for this town. I heard terrible things happened to councilmen who went out to negotiate with them. It really could use a bodyguard, you know...
Mist: Daiya, Rosa and Puria went who-knows-where. They left us behind...
Angelica: But at least we can sightsee. This place is known for many tourist attractions! Didn't the ruins we see earlier look familiar, Mist?
Mist: The guide said they're left behind by some Saurus civilization that threatened the world, and was beaten by an old robot named El Dora Five. Yeah, right...
Angelica: I don't mean that! Didn't they look just like those famous ruins of Atreem?
Mist: Kinda, I guess... hey, what's that flier?
Angelica: B-1 Grand Prix? A race? No - it's a mecha combat tournament, with prizes for the winner.
Mist: Time to show the locals how real Atreem warriors fight! I'll sign in, and also earn money for Daiku-Maryu!
Angelica: Wait, we're supposed to be undercover! Mist!
Nero: You're... Van, right? Van, the Bane of Darius?
Van: Yeah. But now I am Van the Heavy Sleeper.
Jose: We heard about you saving a town from the Darius invaders.
Nero: And we like that!
Barrio: Here, have tacos. They are good for you.
Van: I liked my previous dish more...
Wendy: Why does Van chase after the claw-handed man, anyway?
Kameo: Kii!
Kameo, Wendy's pet turtle - nobody knows why he's pinkWendy: Are you trying to tell me something, Kameo?
Joshua: I can only guess, but...
Jump cut!
Announcer: In this corner, a newcomer - Mist Rex and his mysterious Revlius! He defeated four challengers already, and rumors say he is an alien!
Mist: Everything in this town is so over the top, just one more element like Revlius won't get anyone's attention. Mist, you're a genius.
Announcer: And in this corner, the undefeated champion - everyone's fan-favorite, Priscilla and Brownie!
Priscilla, acrobat and mecha pilotPriscilla: You're really strong, aren't you? Let's have a good fight, alright?
Daiya: Hey, that's Mist in the arena!
Rosa: I know. That fool... forget swabbing the deck. I will make him clean the toilets.
Announcer: Ready? Armor fight, go!
Priscilla: Here I come!
Mist: Woah, fast!
Zang! Tweem! Kapow!
Announcer: The winner is Brownie!
Mist: Damn... got beaten again? How is that possible...
Priscilla: That was good! But, don't underestimate Brownie's speed!
Suddenly!
Yassaba: This is a Siberian Railroad official announcement! As of this day, the town of Gloria is under our jurisdiction - do not resist!
Carmen: Damn, I knew it. But they acted sooner than I expected... Van, this is your chance. Defend the town and everyone will reward you.
Van: This really is not my problem, you know...
Wendy: Hey, where did the old guys go?
Yukiko: They just went out for a walk... oh no!
Kejinan: Let's wreak some havoc to show them who's boss!
Wendy: Ahh! Explosions again?!
Kameo: Kiii!
Nero: Stop where you are, Siberian oppressors! Defending this town's freedom, El Dora Four!
Yassaba: What is this old clunker doing here? This is your cue, Bucci!
Bucci: The town will pay for ostracizing me! It was only one laboratory explosion! Take this!
Enge: And we'll support this crazy scientist with cover fire!
Nero: Damn. Hold it, old friend! How is Carlos?
Carlos: Zzz...
Barrio: He's fine. But at this rate, we won't last long.
Jose: We're losing power, too!
Nero: El Dora is incomplete -it has only four souls now... Chizuru...
And then,
a song was sung on the battlefield...*wipes tear* Where were we? Ah yes.
Priscilla: Hold it! I won't let you bully these old men!
Take this Fairy Sting!
Yassaba: Too fast! I can't keep up!
Bucci is defeated, but SR remains. Against them, I have only El Dora Five, Brownie, and Dann. The numbers are on ther side, but justice is on ours!
Priscilla: There's more when that one came from.
Watch this!
Nero: That's the spirit! Freefall Crash! El Dora Fist!
Next round, more friendlies appear.
Rosa: Mist! Angelica! Hold off the enemy - Daiku-Maryu will be there shortly!
Mist: Losing, now SR... why do I have to...
Rosa: Do well, and I may even forget about punishing you.
Mist: Punishment? What did I do now?!
Angelica: You really should think before leaping sometimes, Mist.
Priscilla: Hey, that's the Revlius! Hello, please help us a bit here!
Mist: Right, right.
Steard, beam gun mode!
Unfortunately, Mist flies at the moment so no support fire from Angelica. Unfortunately times two, one of my units is in trouble now.
Jose: Nero, what are you doing? Our damage's on critical!
Nero: We can make it! Even when machine components fail, an Armor and its pilot fight on - with guts and courage!
Nero: El Dora Five's strongest attack!
El Inferno Y Cielo!
Nero: Adios! Amigo!
Enge: What the hell was that!
Ray: They're strong. Good - I need to get stronger, so I'll do as Siberian Railroad said and fight them.
Joshua: That Armor... it's Volkain! Which means - oh no! This is bad!
Gain: Reinforcements are here! Hey, I see some new people - and Van. We meet again on the battlefield, huh?
Van: It's just coincidence. Really.
But both sides can play the reinforcement game.
Kejinan: I see the wretched Gain! This new Overman, Blackmail, will be your doom!
Gainer: That person never gives us a break, doesn't he?
Jose: Keep it up, Nero. Don't let your hands shake now!
Yassaba: Interesting technique - let's see whose might is superior. ATATATATATATA!
Nero: El Inferno Y Cielo!
Yassaba:
You win this time! Adette, you didn't hear me saying that!
Kejinan: Yassaba's down - you know, for a leader he kinda gets shot down a lot. Maybe I should take over...
everyone, attack! Taste this Remote Fist!
Nero: Go! Bombardier!
Garis: Quick - activate Sauria Gaze!
In case you were wondering, while Gaiking is not on the battlefield (which includes it being given a temporary ride on a battleship), Daiku-Maryu can use its parts to unleash some extra attacks. Such as...
Garis: Rongo! Killer Bite, please!
Rongo: Aye, aye, Captain!
Killer Biiite!
Boss: And for my powerful attack... wait, why did the video cut off?!
Gain: See how strong Brunnhilde's arm is - up close!
Haaah!
Kenji: And you see how strong... err, Jeeg's arm is! Breaker! Woah, that was easy.
Mook-variety Undergolems have much less HP, for which I am grateful. It seems being a named pilot is enough to boost your machine's toughness, even if you're Kejinan, Enge or Jaboli.
Speaking of whom...
Sara: Watch out, Gainer - it's an enemy Overman!
Gainer:
Then, with this Chainsword!
Jaboli: Whaaaaaat! Not again!
Van: They have some kind of shields... but then, Dann will just have to cut through them!
Priscilla: It's the Armor that helped the old guys! I'll be helping you now!
Zakki:
I'd rather helping didn't involve me going down! Sorry captain!
Hey, look who was away from the rest of the battle, but now caught up!
Ray:
I'll destroy every obstacle on the path of my vengeance. This includes you.
Nero: Not yet! El Dora Fist!
Asuham: Gain! The wretched scum who abuses women -
perish now!
Gain: Asuham! I was trying to tell you, listen for a few seconds!
Bello: Ow! I'm not Gain, don't attack me!
Tsubaki: The new Overman is really dangerous. Watch out!
Kenji:
Whatever, let's just shoot it down before it hurts someone else!
Gain: I can get behind that. Black Southern Cross, firing!
Asuham: Bastard, how dare you bring allies to help you! The next time we meet, will be your last!
However, as Asuham retreats, someone else takes his place.
: SR can't even take control of such a small town? How boring... oh well. I'm here, might as well have some fun.
Gainer: What a weird Overman! I've never seen such a model before!
Kouji: Maybe it's an alien!
The new reinforcement aside, enemy numbers are really thin now. You know what that means!
...
Dynamic kill showoff video!
Anna: Godannar!
Gou: Combination!
SR lackey: Overkill! I call quits!
But let's not forget the boss units that still hang around. That would be unwise.
Shizuru: HQ! Core Gunner, engaging the enemy!
Angelica: Mist, let's follow Anna and Gou with a combined attack.
Mist: Right!
Chaser Combination!
Rey: Tch. At this rate, I won't be able to face the Clawed Man. I have to do something. But for now, let's get out of here!
Kejinan: Everyone's running away. Everyone, except me! Woah, do I get a medal for bravery?
Yagyu: Stupidity, really. Build Angels, let's go!
Triangle Attack!
Gainer:
These moves! I feel like I know this piloting style - but from where?
: Only two units left on my side? That's no fun.
I'll pick out the clumsy, slow enemies first.
Daiya: You can't hurt me, not until I find my dad! Gaiking Shield!
Puria: It's not called Gaiking Shield, you blockhead!
Oh yeah, about the episode title. When I said moment of glory, whom did you think I was referring to? The El Dora Five?
Boss: No, that was me! Ready, guys?
Nuke: Always, Boss!
Mucha: Let's do it with spirit!
Boss: Ha ha ha!
Borot Dynamic Special!
I don't know about you, but I am in awe.
Anyway, only one enemy left to deal with - the new Overman. Spoilers: its name is Dominator. Bad news here - Dominator is a runner.
Its HP falls any lower, it runs away. I can't let that happen, obviously.
Daiya:
Hydro Blazer!
: Oh crap. "Game over" already? Well, time to get out of here!
Kouji (Tetsuya): Hey, remember that mad scientist guy? I wonder what happened to him.
Bucci: I'm sorry! I will never act like that again - I'll even help rebuild the town!
Jose: Good. We will forgive you, this time.
Barrio: You will gain acceptance of everyone if you are helpful rather than throwing tantrums.
Nero: We know a thing or two about that, don't we?
*dramatic look towards the sunset*
Carlos: Zzzz....
Yukiko: Mr Van. Thank you - I always knew what the old ones said was true, but without you, their spirits would be crushed out there!
Van: Yeah. I just helped a little bit. Don't mention it.
Joshua: I'm sure that was the Volkain. Which means... Ray was there. My brother! Oh no...
Wendy: Your brother is after the Clawed Man too, isn't he? What did Claw do to him?
Joshua: He... killed his wife.
Wendy: Oh...
Joshua: So Ray swore vengeance. But... that's not the way! I knew Shino - she would never want that. She wants Ray to live in peace, not to spill blood on his hands in revenge!
Van: What?! Cut that crap out, kid - if that's how you feel, then go home!
Wendy: Mr Van! You can't say that! Not everyone can fight like you!
Van: What do you know, either!
Carmen: Oh boy... there it goes again. Van really doesn't change, does he? Looks like he doesn't give a damn, but push a wrong button and...
Anna: Hello.
Gou: Can we find Van here?
Carmen: Ah, hello! You're the people who helped save this town, aren't you? Thanks - I didn't have to dirty my hands. My name's Carmen99.
Kyo: Sounds like a nickname.
Kenji: I can see why. 99 centimeters, right? I mean, her bust.
Tsubaki: Kenji, you idiot! Double!
Carmen: Punch!
Kenji: Ow. Nice coordination. Blagh.
Priscilla: Mist!
Mist: Huh? It's the girl who... did that thing earlier. Yes, what is it?
Priscilla: Thanks for everything. Because of you, we had a great time and it wasn't ruined at all!
Mist: Yeah. In hindsight, I kinda enjoyed it too...
Priscilla: Oh, and that sword-shaped Armor... do you know who is its pilot?
Mist: A tall idiot in a tuxedo. You can't miss him.
Priscilla: Okay. Once again, thanks for the great time. Let's do it again sometimes - bye!
Mist: I hate losing, but seeing her so cheerful was infectious. Ah, Angelica! What's up?
Angelica: Nothing. Another girl friend, is it? Well, I do not mind at all whom Mist makes friends with. Not at all.
Mist: Hey, hey! What did I do now?! ... Again?!
Carlos: Yaawn! I'm thirsty... hey, guys. You'll never believe a dream I had.
Nero: Carlos, you're awake! So, what was it?
Carlos: I dreamt that we got together and fought again, against the bad guys. We faced many strong opponents, but had allies too... and Chizuru was there.
Barrio: Carlos. That was no dream.
Intermission time! New unit!
Dann of Thursday: Death on two legs. Everything hostile that gets within Dann's range radius,
dies. Its only two disadvantages are a lack of defense (for now), and rather short-ranged attacks.
Which is why I am giving it items won on this mission - a barrier generator, and a large radar (increases attack range). As usual, I'm open on suggestions on which units should get all this stuff.