3 - Labyrinth and the Dragon
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An unknown frontier
[00:48] ---
On the map painted by my heart
[00:52] ---
When I open the door, the path goes on
[00:59] ---
I'm kicking up dust as I
start running to your town
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Along a route where earth and sky meet
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Riding the rushing southern wind
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Slicing through the wind dyed blue by the sky
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I'm rushing out with my whole heart
[01:25] ---
Shooting past the midday moon
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Towards a world different
from what we've known before
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I will keep on running through to the end
[01:36] ---
However far
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Just like that wind
[01:42] ---
Just like that wind
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You fell for it, Kumodoshin
or whatever you call yourself.
[02:13] ---
Now I've got you trapped like a rat!
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What do you think you can
do against this many people?
[02:19] ---
Run, Lord Kumodoshin!
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Silence, impudent wench!
[02:30] ---
You bastard...
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Kill him, men!
[02:34] ---
Kill him!
[02:42] ---
We interrupt your regularly
scheduled program...
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...to bring you a special news bulletin...
[02:43] ---
Come on, that was the best part!
[02:46] ---
The news can wait a measly three minutes!
[02:46] ---
At 1:00 PM Japan time,
there was a large explosion
[02:48] ---
That was Detarame Dacchanbaru's
ultimate scene!
[02:50] ---
at the assembly hall in Nanking where the
North-South peace conference was being held.
[02:52] ---
But this appears to be very important news.
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The number of casualties is unknown.
[02:56] ---
How can you say that?
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Currently, a group calling themselves
"The Lost 500,000 Men"...
[02:57] ---
This is "The Amazing Kumodoshin"!
[02:59] ---
It's a super-rare period drama that was only
[03:00] ---
This is Uruz 7.
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broadcast for three months back in Showa 56!
[03:03] ---
I just found out.
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It's already being reported on.
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It's almost a miracle that
it's even being re-run!
[03:06] ---
Roger. Code 3.
[03:08] ---
Some fans who want this on DVD...
[03:08] ---
I'll head there immediately via Route B2.
[03:10] ---
Hey, Sousuke, are you listening?
[03:13] ---
Some urgent business has just come up.
[03:14] ---
What urgent business?
[03:15] ---
I'll return the day after tomorrow.
[03:16] ---
What? Where are you going?
[03:18] ---
We have a math quiz tomorrow, you know!
[03:21] ---
Be sure to go straight home if you can.
[03:24] ---
Huh?
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Wait... Sousuke!
[03:27] ---
According to the announcement
by the local police,
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He left. Jeez...
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the armed group which abducted
the North China Diplomatic Corps
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is equipped with at least five AS units,
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and is currently engaged in a
battle inside the city of Nanking.
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"The Labyrinth and the Dragon"
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That's it. Keep firing away...
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Fireworks should be big,
and asses should be small.
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"Asses," sir?
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It doesn't really mean anything.
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"Halt! Otherwise..."
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"Otherwise,"
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"this will happen!"
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Gates has broken through!
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He's no mere racer; his moves are pure art!
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The machines are rounding the final corner!
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The audience is going wild!
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Will he make it? Can he make it?
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The Nanking Grand Prix is
now in its final stretch!
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Ow.
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It's dangerous, sir, so please wear a helmet.
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I hate 'em.
[04:52] ---
They make me go bald.
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The ceasefire summit between
North and South China
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was attacked by an armed terrorist group.
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Seven hours ago
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in Nanking, a city in the
Yangtze River basin...
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I apologize for being late.
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Three AS units attacked the assembly hall,
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and they abducted five individuals
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who were part of or associated with
the North China Diplomatic Corps.
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The members of this armed
group put up fierce resistance
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as they escaped via an overland route,
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and they are currently holding their position
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in the depths of the
Cross-Yangtze River Tunnel.
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They are calling themselves
"The Lost 500,000 Men,"
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but the existence of such a terrorist
organization has not yet been confirmed.
[05:41] ---
We already have them surrounded, and...
[05:44] ---
Captain.
[05:45] ---
Yes?
[05:47] ---
Are you in accord with
everything I've said so far?
[05:49] ---
Yes. Please continue.
[05:51] ---
Yes, ma'am.
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This is the location the
terrorist group is holding.
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The Cross-Yangtze River Tunnel in Nanking.
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It spans four kilometers.
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It can safely be considered the largest
man-made structure in the region.
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This is where we will conduct
our rescue operation.
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Sure is big.
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And complex.
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This tunnel was constructed using the
previous generation of technology,
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and its specifications were modified
several times due to the civil war.
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Because of this, there are numerous
shafts and inclined passages,
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giving it an extremely complicated structure.
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It's a tunnel in name only. It
seems more like a dungeon to me.
[06:28] ---
Exactly. You could say
it's a kind of labyrinth.
[06:32] ---
With the exception of
some of the work shafts,
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everything is wide enough for an
AS to execute tactical operations.
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Six enemy AS Savages are probably
waiting in ambush in several locations.
[06:41] ---
There are most likely traps as well.
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Local forces do not have sufficient
equipment to handle this.
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Piece of cake. We've got M9s.
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I hope it'll be that easy.
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First, we will have three infantry squads
infiltrate the location from these points.
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Once the route has been secured,
three AS units will move in.
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The AS team will consist
of Mao, Weber, and Sagara.
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The rest will be under the command
of their respective squads.
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Given the nature of the location,
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the use of high-caliber artillery and
ammunition, guided missiles, and sniping
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are all completely infeasible.
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We must be careful about
our communications, too.
[07:12] ---
You have been given a list of all confirmed
information regarding enemy equipment, etc.
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It's all tentative.
[07:18] ---
Why don't you stop giving us these
handouts and just send us the data?
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Once we confirm the specific location
where the hostages are being held,
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we will provide you with timetables
and details on the routes.
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Memorize the arrangement
and lengths of the shafts.
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And I mean thoroughly.
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But these figures don't
even agree with each other!
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It even says here that this
description isn't accurate.
[07:39] ---
Does that mean this one's a lie too?
[07:42] ---
This is just like the Cretans' paradox.
[07:44] ---
What's that?
[07:46] ---
It's the paradox that's created when a
Cretan says, "All Cretans are liars."
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It's impossible to prove it true or false.
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Save the lecture on Epimenides for later.
[07:57] ---
Moving on, Intelligence
has dispatched an engineer
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to meet you on site in order to
secure communication in the tunnels.
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His name is Captain Vincent Bruno.
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He will probably give you an explanation
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regarding the use of the transmitters
prior to the operation.
[08:11] ---
Roger.
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Yes sir.
[08:13] ---
Yes, sir.
[08:14] ---
That concludes my briefing.
[08:16] ---
Captain, if you please.
[08:18] ---
Yes.
[08:26] ---
Considering the international
attention on this incident,
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This operation is considerably
more delicate than
[08:30] ---
the one in the Khanka Autonomous Region.
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Because the area of operation
is located inland,
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we will be unable to provide
you with rapid support.
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There is a similar situation described
in my report "Theoretical Exercises,"
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which was distributed on
the 28th of last month,
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so please read it again carefully.
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However, you are all both
highly-skilled and well-equipped.
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Complete this assignment
in your usual manner,
[08:52] ---
and I am sure you will be back
in time for lunch tomorrow.
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That is all. Any questions?
[09:00] ---
Very well.
[09:01] ---
Then please make preparations in accordance
with the prescribed procedure.
[09:04] ---
I wish you luck.
[09:06] ---
Dismissed.
[09:34] ---
Captain Bruno.
[09:35] ---
We will be above Nanking shortly.
[09:37] ---
Please fasten your seatbelt.
[09:39] ---
Yeah.
[09:59] ---
All preparations complete.
[10:14] ---
Also, the specs for the VRL-108 have
not been proven in this environment.
[10:19] ---
Lieutenant Commander.
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Just a moment.
[10:21] ---
Do not change these settings.
[10:22] ---
Ask Sachs about anything else.
[10:24] ---
Understood!
[10:25] ---
Lieutenant Commander,
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I would like permission to
use an M9 for this mission.
[10:28] ---
Denied.
[10:29] ---
Please tell me why I absolutely must
use the Arbalest for this mission.
[10:34] ---
First, give me a reason why you shouldn't.
[10:39] ---
Well...
[10:40] ---
Its performance meets our standards.
[10:42] ---
If you look at it objectively, you
shouldn't have any complaints.
[10:45] ---
Understood.
[10:46] ---
Also, about the report I submitted to you...
[10:50] ---
About Wraith?
[10:51] ---
Please consider it.
[10:52] ---
I cannot believe that a bodyguard
from the Intelligence Division
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is adequately protecting
Chidori in my absence.
[10:58] ---
It's as if Wraith's...
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...just an observer?
[11:01] ---
Yes.
[11:02] ---
We are the Tactical Division.
[11:04] ---
Our jurisdiction is entirely
different from Intelligence.
[11:06] ---
But, sir...
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We have our own battle to fight.
[11:09] ---
Focus on the operation ahead of you.
[11:12] ---
Yes, sir.
[11:13] ---
This is the captain speaking.
[11:15] ---
This ship will be surfacing
momentarily off the shore of Tontai.
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Please begin your final
preparations to deploy.
[11:23] ---
We're almost to the rendezvous
point with the engineer.
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A divided China, huh?
[11:29] ---
Remind me, how many years has
it been since the civil war,
[11:31] ---
when it got divided into North and South?
[11:33] ---
Eight years.
[11:34] ---
And it's been almost five years
since the armistice agreement.
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The negotiations that
began in Nanking yesterday
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were meant to extend that agreement.
[11:43] ---
Jeez, at least watch the news.
[11:44] ---
So that's why they were attacked...
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Talk about lousy security.
[11:49] ---
It wasn't the security that was
abnormal, it was the attackers.
[11:53] ---
You've got that right.
[11:55] ---
Not only that, but the
Cross-Yangtze River Tunnel
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is a neutral zone between
North and South China.
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It's a politically sensitive area.
[12:02] ---
One of the topics to be
discussed at that meeting
[12:04] ---
was the conflict over the
management of the tunnel.
[12:08] ---
Which makes for a very
complicated situation, I see.
[12:10] ---
Right. That's probably why we were called.
[12:14] ---
Moderates from both governments,
[12:16] ---
as well as the doves in America
and Russia who are backing them,
[12:20] ---
must have unofficially
asked Mithril to stand by.
[12:23] ---
After all, if anything should
happen to those hostages,
[12:26] ---
it would completely disrupt the negotiations
to extend the armistice agreement.
[12:30] ---
With it being five years
since the civil war ended,
[12:32] ---
and with both sides finally stabilizing,
[12:34] ---
something like that happening now
would cause a lot of problems.
[12:36] ---
Simple, isn't it?
[12:37] ---
Not at all!
[12:39] ---
No, it's quite simple.
[12:41] ---
If we fail in our operation,
[12:42] ---
there is a danger that civil
war will break out again.
[12:45] ---
That's all there is to it.
[12:46] ---
Exactly right.
[12:48] ---
Then why didn't you just tell
me that in the beginning?
[12:52] ---
I was getting tired of waiting for you.
[12:54] ---
I'm Captain Vincent Bruno, from Intelligence.
[12:57] ---
I'm Sergeant Major Melissa Mao.
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Where's the equipment?
[13:00] ---
Right here. I'll turn it over to you now.
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As I'm sure you know,
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normal methods of communication are
almost useless within a tunnel.
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You will need to set relay devices
in appropriate locations.
[13:13] ---
What's the range?
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Without obstructions, 500 meters.
[13:17] ---
But in that maze, 200 meters
is going to be about the limit.
[13:21] ---
I assume you've supplied
enough relay devices.
[13:23] ---
Will we be able to relay back to the Danaan?
[13:26] ---
Yeah. I'll assume responsibility
for that relay.
[13:30] ---
Please leave it to me.
[13:32] ---
Understood. We're counting on you.
[13:43] ---
"This is Star 1. The path is clear."
[13:47] ---
"Now proceeding to Point 4..."
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"Abort! Abort!"
[13:53] ---
"It's an enemy trap! Call the
engineering unit immedi..."
[13:56] ---
"Dammit! They're shooting at me!"
[13:57] ---
"It's hopeless! We can't handle
them! At this rate..."
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"All units: Abort mission! Abort mission!"
[14:06] ---
"Abort? But..."
[14:08] ---
"Have all units fall back!"
[14:09] ---
"The 'specialists' are going
to be handling this one."
[14:11] ---
"Understood? Fall back!
Leave this up to 'them.'"
[14:14] ---
Uruz 2 to all units.
[14:16] ---
Some idiots started the party without us.
[14:18] ---
Let's show them who's playing
the lead here! Got it?
[14:22] ---
Roger.
[14:25] ---
This is Uruz 7. Descent successful.
[14:27] ---
I'm in the labyrinth.
[14:29] ---
Currently heading fast toward Point 02-02.
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Incoming AS. 11 o'clock. Distance, 3.
[14:34] ---
Let's get this done.
[14:36] ---
Roger.
[14:41] ---
It has begun.
[14:42] ---
Yes.
[15:16] ---
This is Uruz 2.
[15:17] ---
Descent successful.
[15:19] ---
I've destroyed one Savage.
[15:20] ---
Now proceeding to Point 01-14.
[15:26] ---
This is Uruz 6. Descent successful.
[15:29] ---
I have...
[15:31] ---
...disabled an approaching Savage.
[15:33] ---
I'm going to finish it off.
[15:36] ---
This is Team Ruby. We've passed Point 03-07.
[15:40] ---
No enemies spotted. No casualties.
[15:42] ---
Now proceeding to Point 03-08, as planned.
[15:46] ---
Damn, this static is horrible.
[15:51] ---
Hey!
[15:58] ---
Scary...
[16:08] ---
This is Uruz 7.
[16:09] ---
I've neutralized a second enemy AS.
[16:11] ---
Now heading to Point 02-08.
[16:15] ---
Due to the large number of obstacles,
[16:16] ---
the communication line is malfunctioning.
[16:18] ---
I know.
[16:20] ---
Uruz 7 to Ogma 1.
[16:22] ---
Communication is bad.
[16:23] ---
Is it possible to improve it?
[16:25] ---
This is Ogma 1. This should be enough.
[16:29] ---
There is no need for improvement.
[16:31] ---
But if something unexpected should happen...
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Then I will adjust things appropriately.
[16:35] ---
Over and out.
[16:40] ---
Two 20mm class sentry guns detected.
[16:43] ---
Activate ECS, Stealth Mode.
[16:45] ---
Roger.
[16:53] ---
This is Uruz 2. I just passed Point 02-15.
[16:56] ---
I will now head over to cover Ruby and Topaz.
[16:59] ---
This is Uruz 6. Traps found at Point 03-18.
[17:03] ---
Unable to circumvent.
Heading to 02-18 instead.
[17:06] ---
This is Uruz 7. Passed Point
02-09, proceeding to Point 02-10.
[17:11] ---
The neutralization of enemy AS
units is progressing nicely.
[17:14] ---
They are also surrounding the control room.
[17:15] ---
Yes...
[17:18] ---
Is something wrong?
[17:19] ---
Don't you think this is going too smoothly?
[17:24] ---
I do.
[17:25] ---
However, that's not enough of a
reason for us to slacken our attack.
[17:27] ---
You're right...
[17:30] ---
Proceed as planned.
[17:32] ---
Yes, ma'am.
[17:42] ---
Kaboom! Another one gone.
[17:45] ---
What a waste.
[17:47] ---
Oh, here he comes.
[17:49] ---
Quite a beauty, just like the rumors said.
[17:52] ---
Well, if it wasn't, this wouldn't
be a profitable investment.
[17:56] ---
Oops, almost forgot.
[17:57] ---
Yu Fang, get ready!
[17:59] ---
I already am.
[18:01] ---
Yu Lan, how are you doing over there?
[18:03] ---
You're not scared, are you?
[18:04] ---
Oh! Sorry, sorry, you can't
talk right now, can you?
[18:06] ---
I didn't do it on purpose, honest!
[18:09] ---
My younger sister does not feel fear.
[18:12] ---
I suppose not.
[18:44] ---
This is Team Topaz.
[18:45] ---
We're in front of the treasure chest.
[18:47] ---
Preparations complete.
[18:48] ---
This is Team Ruby.
[18:50] ---
We're in position as
well. Ready when you are.
[18:53] ---
This is strange. It's too quiet.
[18:56] ---
But there aren't any traps
or anything like that.
[19:02] ---
Uruz 2 to Ruby and Topaz.
[19:05] ---
Get ready to go in. On the count of three...
[19:08] ---
Two...
[19:09] ---
One...
[19:10] ---
Go!
[19:28] ---
Clear.
[19:30] ---
Clear.
[19:31] ---
Or rather, there are only the
hostages here. No sign of the enemy.
[19:35] ---
Any traps?
[19:36] ---
No.
[19:37] ---
It seems perfectly safe, but still...
[19:40] ---
Wait there. I'm coming over.
[19:43] ---
Are you sure you want to
get out of your machine?
[19:44] ---
It should be fine now.
[19:47] ---
I've configured my AS to
automatically attack any AS units
[19:49] ---
that do not respond to my IFF.
[19:52] ---
Topaz, you patrol the perimeter.
[19:54] ---
Topaz, understood.
[19:58] ---
Well, it's about time.
[19:59] ---
Don't take it personally, okay?
[20:08] ---
Mike 2 destroyed. Switching to search mode.
[20:11] ---
This is weird, though...
[20:12] ---
What is?
[20:14] ---
They're not putting up enough of a fight.
[20:16] ---
They're just old Savage models,
[20:17] ---
so you could say that's all
there is to them, but...
[20:21] ---
Agreed. Compared to the complicated maneuvers
[20:23] ---
those AS units pulled off
during the abduction,
[20:25] ---
the techniques used by these Savages
we destroyed were way too simple.
[20:27] ---
You thought so too, Sousuke?
[20:29] ---
Yeah.
[20:30] ---
You still haven't spotted
any enemy artillery?
[20:32] ---
Yeah, that's right. Something stinks.
[20:35] ---
Once we've seen what there is to
see, let's get out of here, fast.
[20:37] ---
There you go. You'll be all right now, miss.
[20:42] ---
It's not a chemical weapon
trap or anything like that...
[20:45] ---
I mean, the air conditioning
is still working...
[20:47] ---
Hey, this really is weird!
[20:50] ---
What? What's wrong?
[20:51] ---
There isn't anybody inside the
enemy AS unit I destroyed.
[20:54] ---
It's empty!
[20:55] ---
Was it controlled remotely or something?
[20:57] ---
What in the hell is going on...
[21:08] ---
What was that?
[21:09] ---
Uruz 6, I don't copy...
[21:11] ---
Repeat!
[21:12] ---
What's going on with Kurz?
[21:14] ---
Uruz 6!
[21:35] ---
What is happening?
[21:37] ---
I do not know.
[21:38] ---
The communication line is bad,
[21:41] ---
so I'm not getting any response...
[21:42] ---
No, please wait. I might be able to...
[21:45] ---
I've gotten through!
[21:46] ---
Uruz 7 to HQ.
[21:48] ---
Do you read me? Uruz 7 to HQ!
[21:50] ---
This is HQ. What is your situation?
[21:53] ---
The worst possible scenario has happened.
[21:56] ---
It seems we've managed to walk into a trap.
[22:04] ---
Venom.
[22:09] ---
Hello there.
[22:27] ---
I'm sure you're still looking
[22:29] ---
Straight ahead to tomorrow
[22:33] ---
Just like you always have
[22:39] ---
Just like the sunflowers
[22:44] ---
That bloomed on that windy hill
[22:53] ---
No matter how far apart we are
[22:59] ---
I pray that my singing will reach you
[23:05] ---
On nights when the tears never seem to stop
[23:11] ---
I want to be the moon
[23:14] ---
That shines through your window
[23:18] ---
Because I believe we will meet again
[23:28] ---
No matter what
[23:45] ---
"Next Episode"
[23:46] ---
A double, no, triple trap lying in wait.
[23:48] ---
Venom. Shadow. Numerous venomous
fangs awaken from their slumber.
[23:52] ---
We're cut off from escape, and the one
shooting at us is a ghost from the past.
[23:56] ---
Next time: "Daylight."
[23:59] ---
A dangerous ad-lib begins in the darkness,
[24:00] ---
so that we can live to
see the daylight again.
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