Super Robot Wars/64/Story/Stage 01SM

Hamilton: Yo Selene, have you been to this place before?

Selene: Hamilton...why do you ask?

Hamilton: That unit you were talking about is here. It needs some repairs, but I can fix it up so you can pilot it out of here. If you don't pull your weight and help with a quick systems diagnostic, you'll have bad karma, you know! Heh.

Selene: Alright, let's do it.

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Selene: Is this some kind of Imperial prototype unit? Usually they wouldn't leave behind anything that can be repaired and used against them...

Hamilton: The pilot ran scared as soon as he saw me, so I didn't have to attack. We can add this unit to our fighting force!

Selene: ...there's a problem.

Hamilton: Eh? What is it?

Selene: When I said this was an Imperial prototype, I thought it only had minor changes from an existing unit. But this is an entirely new model.

Hamilton: So what’s the holdup?

Selene: There's no way this will work. The Empire won’t just leave this alone - they know the larger resistance groups can reverse engineer this prototype. The Empire values their military secrets, and has a special corps dedicated to retrieving or destroying captured units. They won’t hesitate to send them in.

Hamilton: ...sounds like trouble. You’re right. How soon do you think they will sniff us out and get here?

Selene: They'll be here by nightfall, I'm sure. Drones, and maybe even the Specials too.

Hamilton: Those black-hearted Terran traitors who work with the Muge Empire? Tsk, it’s the right kind of job for rats like them. Still, we're in deep shit aren't we? My unit is in bad shape; if they show up can you defeat them without me?

Selene: No way. After that battle two days ago, our entire group only has 4 units still in operation. We have to hurry up and get out of here; abandon the prototype and run.

Hamilton: I understand, I know better than to doubt your judgement, heh. But still, let’s take a minute to check out its specs.

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Scenario 1: Within the Gunsmoke

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Hamilton: I’m sorry Selene. Looks like luck wasn't on our side again!

Selene: ...

Hamilton: I’m hit! Damn, my unit is trashed. Fighting with you was...an honor...Selene...you’ll have to make it alone somehow...

Selene: Hamilton!!! Damn...

Selene: Damn it...every time...No...this isn't over.

Selene: I’m fired up! Ok!

Selene: I'm not dead yet - come at me! I'm alone, but I'll drag as many of you down to hell with me as I can!

- BATTLE START -

Rich: Wait, that’s the Svanhildr, isn’t it? Did the guerillas capture it for combat? Hey, the report said it had been seriously damaged, right?

Specials Solider: Yes sir Special Lieutenant, that’s right.

Rich: Really, so a seriously damaged machine can move like that? Tsk, this mission was supposed to be easy...

Selene: Fresh troops...looks like this place is about to turn into a graveyard...

Rich: You there, this is Rich Griswell of the Specials. You have two options: get out of the unit now, or try your luck in a fight. Although either way, I can’t guarantee you’ll make it out alive.

Selene: Don’t make me laugh! I don’t care who you are, you bastard - you’ll be joining me on my journey to hell!

Rich: A woman? Is that a woman’s voice I hear? Really...well that suits me just fine. What is your name?

Selene: ...My name is Selene...Selene Menez.

- TURNS LATER -

Quattro: Looks like we’re late. Even so, the target is still here, so it should be okay. What do you think, Lieutenant Apolly?

Apolly: The cockpit is unusual but I figure you can master it in just a couple of days. It shouldn’t be a problem.

Roberto: We all survived the One Year War, so I'm sure you can handle a little trial-by-fire.

Quattro: Lieutenant, that kind of overconfidence can be deadly.

Roberto: Yes sir, Captain Quattro.

Quattro: You there, the pilot of that Imperial prototype. Can you hear me? This is Captain Quattro Bageena of the Earth Liberation Front. I can provide backup, if you require it.

Selene: ...that’s fine. Thank you, Captain

Quattro: Alright. Let’s go, Apolly, Roberto.

Rich: Guerilla reinforcements?!? And with a model I've never seen before. The situation is a little disadvantageous...oh well, it is what it is.

- RICH SHOT DOWN -

Rich: Tsk, I give up. It can’t be helped, I have to retreat!

Selene: (...did I somehow survive another battle?)

Quattro: Is something wrong? Can your unit not move?

Selene: ...yes, it’s okay, I can move.

- BATTLE END -

Quattro: That’s the Imperial prototype Svanhildr, isn’t it?

Selene: Yes, my name is Selene Menez. Thank you for rescuing me.

Quattro: Think nothing of it. I planned to contact the resistance group that took the prototype anyway. Had I arrived sooner, your comrades might also have lived...

Selene: That’s what happens in war. It can’t be helped.

Quattro: That’s a helpful attitude to have in war, but nevertheless don’t die before your time comes.

Apolly: Captain Quattro, if we don’t hurry we’ll be in real danger, you know.

Quattro: That’s right. You’re our comrade now, Selene, let’s link up and go together. Are you able to repair your unit?

Selene: Let’s go. Everyone else here is dead, so staying is pointless.

Quattro: Good, let’s go. The enemy might be here at any moment.

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Rich: Alright, my written report is complete. You know, thinking back on it, that was a hell of a woman...