Super Robot Wars/Z2/Story translation/Stage 1
(Prologue)
Many worlds, many cosmoses... so-called "parallel worlds" which should never have interacted. Nor did they... until that day.
The "Great Spacetime Quake" began in one of the worlds, demolishing the dimensional walls that kept all the worlds separate. The result was the comingling of those worlds, and the birth of many new ones to form the Multidimensional World.
With this new world came new meetings, and those new meetings begat new wars. The newly-formed Multidimensional World was gripped by chaos well after its founding, only at length settling into several new orders.
Our story unfolds on one of the countless Earths in the Multidimensional World. This Earth, with two moons and two Japanese island chains, has finally attained order two decades after its creation. From its surface, orbital elevators stretch into space to meet an orbital ring, while clusters of space colonies grow at the Lagrange points. This is not a world at peace...
The majority of this world is aligned behind three great powers. One is the Britannia Union, created when the Holy Britania Empire and the International Federation both found themselves occupying North America following the Great Spacetime Quake. Another is the AEU, combining the nations of Europe. And the third is the Human Reform League, forged from Chinese Asia and the Russian bloc.
These so-called Three Great Nations vye for world supremacy, wielding in practice the international authority that the United Nations has in name only. It is also under the aegis of those three nations that the Colony Management Collective that oversees the space colonies is organized.
The Three Great Nations remain in a state of cold war, marred by a series of worldwide skirmishes. Wars between the lesser nations, armed resistance movements, and terrorist strikes are rampant. The arrival of humans from the Astrageus galaxy two years ago, many of whom went directly to work as mercenaries for the armies of the world, only fanned the flames.
Mankind also faces common enemies. Among them are the Dimension Monster, lifeforms from other worlds brought by the Great Spacetime Quake. As raids by the Emerge have decreased since the Great Dimensional Quake, Dimension Monster activity has increased steadily.
The embers of widespread anxiety and rage swirling around a world poised on the brink of a storm: Revolution.
(Britannian Union – Chicago Suburb)
-Crowe : I don't have any money.
-Crowe : I don’t have a home. I don’t have a job.
-Crowe : I've really got nothing…
-Crowe : Even after selling everything I had, the only money ive got left is 1G.
-Crowe : My remaining debt is 1 million G and the due date's today, but there's no way to pay it back.
-Crowe : And on top of that, I left the military so I'm unemployed…
-Crowe : Heh… I can't help thinking… I'll take all the money I can get tomorrow… Ill flip a coin. Heads I return to the army, tails I find another way to get the money. Let’s go!
-Crowe : !
-Zennitori : Crowe Bluste, I'll take that 1G.
-Crowe : Give that back. That's the last of my money.
-Zennitori : It's not your money anymore. I'm here to collect on your debt.
-Crowe : I'm not trying to skirt on payment.
-Zennitori : I know you arent. After all, you went out of your way to take on your late father's debts.
-Zennitori : I'm sorry you had to go through that. I can't believe your father, running a failed business and then dying of illness.
-Crowe :....
-Zennitori : But you are admirable. A million G's an amount you'd have to win the lottery a couple of times to get.
-Zennitori : And you wouldnt have even had to pay back his debt if you'd just declined his inheritence.
-Crowe : That son of a bitch may be my father, but he's still my father. This is my way of paying him back for the cost of raising me.
-Zennitori : Well… I don't care about your family's situation, as long as you pay me. So, how's the money situation?
-Crowe : What did I tell you? That 1G is the last of my money.
-Zennitori : You're kidding! Today's the day you' re supposed to pay back 1,000,000 G's, and 1 G won't even cover the interest!
-Crowe : I don't have anything…
-Zennitori : What?
-Crowe : I'm not lying to you! I'll get you your money
-Zennitori : Oh… Enough of this nonsense. If you can't return the 1 million G's by the end of the day, I've got another option for you.
-Crowe : I'll pay you back! Not today, but tomorrow! If tomorrow is impossible, the day after tomorrow!
-Crowe : Anyway, Ill definitely pay you!
-Zennitori : By returning to the army?
-Crowe : You looked into my past?
-Zennitori : Of course, I already looked into it.
-Zennitori : You were in a special forces unit called the Firebugs. That's some pretty dark history.
-Crowe :...
-Zennitori : I can't imagine what you're going through right now. But you've got good piloting skills.
-Zennitori : I'll take care of you so you can earn money instead of working in the army.
-Crowe : I'll say this now. Crime is against my principles.
-Zennitori : Isn't it a crime to default on a debt?
-Crowe : Heh… I guess your not wrong. You're a sharp guy.
-Zennitori : Looks like you can talk as well as you pilot. But that kind of flattery won't get you anywhere
-Crowe : Ugh…
-Zennitori : Now, just think about it. It's a dangerous world we live in.
-Zennitori : It's been messed up by that big Dimension quake, the three major nations are in the middle of a standoff. Then there's also those monsters that suddenly appeared
-Crowe : You don't have to tell me, I know.
-Zennitori : So, come on then! As long as you have the skill, you can make all the money you want! If only you'd just give in!
-Crowe :...
-Crowe : Make up your mind. Otherwise, you're going to get hurt.
-Crowe : That's enough. Threatening people is also against my principles.
-Zennitori : You bastard! So your picking a fight!?
-Crowe : Ah… No, I…! I'm not trying to get out of debt by using violence or anything like that…
- explosion*
-Zennitori : W-What!?
-Crowe : You're right, it's a dangerous world! Looks like this place is no exception!
Chapter 1 : The 1,000,000G man [2]
NEXT SCENE Battle Map
-Zennitori : W-What! A war here!?
-Crowe : Going all-out in the middle of the town, what are those guys thinking?!
-Terrorist : To everyone that can hear my voice! We are the World Liberation Front (WLF)!
-Terrorist : We will now destroy the laboratories of the Axiom Foundation, which supplies weapons to every country!
-Crowe : What a bunch of hypoctrites. The machines they're piloting are made by the Axiom Foundation too!
-Zennitori : H-Hey young man! Those WLF guys!?
-Crowe : They've resotred to Terrorism after Axiom put them out of buisness. They're gathering up all the warmongerers they can find to increase their strength.
-Crowe : And now, they're targeting the Axiom Foundation's research labs.
-Zennitori : Isnt Axiom the largest corporate group in the world!?
-Crowe : To them, the rich are pawns of the world leaders. And on top of that, they dont care about getting civilians involved if they can reach their goal.
-Crowe : It's dangerous here, so hurry up and get away
-Zennitori : What are you going to do!?
-Crowe : I've just found a new job!
-Researcher : Chief, We need to get out of here! It’s too dangerous here!
-Traia : What are you saying? Are you going to throw away "Number 0"?
-Traia : Well… Its still an unfinished prototype, but still.
-Researcher : This is no time to be playing with masks!
-Traia : The current situation just got me in the mood for it.
-Traia : Maybe that moron is paying some Terrorists to get in my way.
-Researcher : No, he would never
-Traia : I was joking, but still there's nothing we can do about this. The military won't get here in time anyway.
-Crowe : Are you in charge here?
-Traia : Who are you?
-Crowe : I'll introduce myself later. If you have a machine that can fight, I'll kick their ass for you.
-Traia : Ah… So you're some kind of hero?
-Crowe : Hey, at the very least im not with those Terrorists.
-Traia : Hahaha, I like your attitude! If we're going to lose anyway, giving an idiot like you a chance cant make things any worse
-Crowe : Yep, and idiots are the perfect tool when used correctly. So let me show you my skills!
-Terrorist : The current world leaders have doomed this world! To create a new world order we'll destroy everything!
- Crowe appears in mech*
-Terrorist : What the!?
-Crowe : That's enough Mr uderling. Go play revolution somewhere that wont get civilians caught up in it
-Terrorist : You! You're calling our holy war a game!?
-Crowe : Holy… Tch. If you're using words like that, it means you're not ready.
-Terrorist : Damn you…! Those will be your final words! All units, destroy him!
-Crowe : Oh, now you're really playing the villain! Now I can take you out without feeling bad.
-Traia : Can you hear me, meddler? Looks like you know a bit about piloting.
-Crowe : Just a bit? I've been piloting mechs since before I could walk.
-Crowe : You could say It's one of my many talents
-Traia : The machine your piloting is called Number 0, nickname "Blaster". It's brand new prototype model that hasnt even been tested yet. So be careful with it.
-Crowe : I cant follow that order.
-Traia : What did you say?
-Crowe : Blaster, heh? Unfortunately for you, you got me as your pilot
-Crowe : However... because of that your first battle is a guaranteed victory!
BATTLE START
(Crowe fights Terrorist)
--Crowe : Living without causing trouble to others is one of my principles. Guys like you are just a nuisance!
--Crowe : Here we go, Blaster! Let’s smash this one first!
(Enemies defeated)
-Crowe : Nothing to it.
-Crowe : Well I've done my part. I'll leave it to the army to catch the pilots.
-Traia : You’re not bad, meddler. With that, number 0s tests are complete.
-Crowe : If the testing is over then stop using that code name. This one's a real man now.
-Crowe : Still, this is obviously an Axiom mech. It’s reacting perfectly to all of my commands, even if its a little tame.
-Traia : Hehehe. really?
-Researcher : Chief, we've got a problem!! A dimensional Quake is starting right here!
-Traia : Lucky! I couldnt have wished for anything more!
-Crowe : Dimension beasts!
-Researcher : Dimension Monsters. Creatures from another dimension that appear whenever there's a dimensional quake. Every organisation is trying to get intel on them.
-Researcher : Since we cant communicate with them, and they destroy everything in sight, they're considered one of the worlds biggest threats.
-Crowe : So in other words, me and Blaster need to beat them.
-Traia : Wait, meddler. You said the Blaster was a tame just now.
-Crowe : We can talk later! It's time to fight!
-Traia : Perfect timing! Im disengaging the limiter!
-Crowe : Woah!
-Traia : Let me explain. It's official codename is DM Buster Number 0…
-Crowe : DM Buster!?
-Traia : Yes… Dimension Monster Buster. In other words, It's the world's first anti-Dimension Monster mobile weapon.
-Traia : It's a machine specially made to exterminate those mysterious monsters. The original specs were so intense it would cause the pilot to faint. Do you still want to use it?
-Crowe : That's a dumb question. With mobility like this, I can finally fight my way.
-Traia : OK! If you can brag like that, I guess its not a problem. It's time for Blaster's true debut!
-Crowe : Roger that! Alright Blaster... Time to show me your true power!
(Crowe fights dimension monster)
-Crowe : Since we cant communicate It's kill or be killed. So I wont hold back!
-Crowe : Im counting on your Blaster! Show me how its done!
(Crowe defeats dimension monster)
-Crowe : I talked a big game before, but this is too much for a single machine
-Crowe : Something on radar!?
-Crowe : A Mobile suit! Who does it belong to!?
-Wufei : You're so weak…
-Crowe : What…?
-Wufei : but given the circumstances, I cant let you handle this alone. I'll give you a hand!
-Crowe : A-Alright. I don't know who you are, but thanks.
(Wufei fights dimension monster)
-Wufei : I dont have much time before the operation starts. Let’s settle this as quickly as possible!
-Wufei : Here we go, Nataku! Justice can’t afford to lose!
(Dimension monsters defeated)
-Wufei : Finally It's over
-Crowe : Thanks man, I owe you one.
-Wufei : ...
-Crowe : And he's gone... Looks like he has his own stuff going on.
-Traia : Well done, meddler. Even though you had help, you did pretty well
-Crowe : I dont need any thanks
-Researcher : Ohhh! Could it be that you really are a hero of justice!?
-Crowe : Thanks dont pay the bills. Err… I hate to bring this up, but…
-Crowe : Can’t you find a more material way of being grateful? Anything would be fine.
-Traia : Eh!?
NEXT SCENE Scott Lab / Hangar
-Crowe : And that's my situaion
-Traia : I see. So that's why you suddenly started talking about money.
-Crowe : Well I… Yeah… I'm ashamed of myself.
-Traia : Obviosuly, you deserve to feel ashamed.
-Crowe : Gah…
-Traia : So, do you know the mobile suit that helped you?
-Crowe : No… I've never seen that type before. But it's much more powerful than anything I've ever seen.
-Traia : That’s what I thought too. The technology used to create it seems completely different from what was built until now.
-Crowe : We're the ones who got saved, and since he left without a word, it's polite not to pry.
-Traia : We live in an unstable word after all. It's obvious there's a lot of new weapons and technology being developed everywhere.
-Crowe : And Blaster is one of them huh
-Traia : Dimension Monsters keep appearing. We have to be prepared for a time when conventional weapons won't stand a chance against them.
-Crowe : Well… That's not any of my buisness.
-Traia : But still… this is really praiseworthy of you! Quitting the army in order to repay your father’s debts!
-Crowe : That's not it. I just dont like the army's way of doing things
-Crowe : The only reason I even joined the army at all was so I could be self sufficient. I didnt get along with my father so I wanted to live on my own.
-Traia : Well anyway, you did complete my precious blaster's tests.
-Traia : So how much of a reward do you need?
-Crowe : One million G…
-Researcher : W-Wait a minute, you! One million Gs is enough to buy several luxury houses!
-Researcher : Whatever the circumstances may be, let me tell you… You’re just a stingy guy!
-Crowe : Heh… you're not wrong.
-Crowe : So, I'll let you decide how much I get.
-Traia : You're quite the modest man.
-Crowe : I'm already desperate enough that I begged you for money, but having a poor attitude as well is against my principles.
-Crowe : And I wasnt thinking about money when I stepped up to fight those Terrorists. So I dont want to look pathetic now
-Traia : Alright then, here's 1 G.
-Crowe : I know what I just said, but isnt that too little?
-Traia : Hmm? Were your words just now a lie then?
-Crowe : Wait a minute, I wasnt expetcing you to give me just 1G
-Crowe : I don’t know if I should accept it with a smile, or complain…
-Zennitori : Do you really think you are in a position to say such stupid things?
-Researcher : Wh-Who are you!>
-Zennitori : The man sent to collect his debts
-Crowe : So you're safe. You're a lucky man.
-Zennitori : All thanks to you. Im grateful for that
-Crowe : So perhaps as thanks youll write off...
-Zennitori : Don't be stupid! Your debt is another matter entirely!
-Crowe : I knew it…
-Zennitori : So, Get your act together and pay me a million G. If you can't do that, I'll have you work for the PMC.
-Crowe : PMC… The Private military company… In other words, a mercenary.
-Zennitori : At first I was going to have you work as a bodyguard, but then I saw your fight just now and I changed my mind. You're a lot more valuable than I thought!
-Traia : Wait.
-Zennitori : Dont interfere miss. We're talking buisness
-Traia : What if I were to pay you your 1,000,000G
-Crowe : Seriously!?
-Traia : I'm dead serious.
-Zennitori : Well as long as I get my money, I dont care who pays, but...
-Researcher : C-Chief! Are you sure!?
-Traia : We'll mark it down as development cost of Number 0. Don't argue with me, just bring me the paperwork!
-Researcher : Y-Yes…!
-Crowe : By any chance are you… a Goddess?
-Traia : Don't get the wrong idea. Who I would give you that money?
-Crowe : Huh?
-Traia : I’ll loan you a million G's. And in exchange, Ill have you work as Blaster's test pilot.
-Crowe : What…!?
-Traia : Ive finally found someone who can pilot our machine with the limiter disabled.
-Traia : Which means Ive finally fufilled that stupid guy's order.
-Crowe : Wait a minute! I havent even agreed to this…
-Traia : So, do have the means to repay me that 1,000,000G by the end of today?
-Crowe : Not a chance…
-Zennitori : Let me give you a piece of good advice, young man. We live in a world with no justice and sympathy. You should just do what the rich people tell you to.
-Crowe : I've got nothing to say back to that...
-Traia : If you don't want to work for us, just pay me back the million G's. Then you can go do what you want
-Crowe : I cant even complain at this point...
-Researcher : I've got the paperwork for the money transfer.
-Traia : Yes, thank you. Then give it to him.
-Zennitori : Ok, looks good. Goodbye young man. With this, our deal is over.
-Crowe : Wait!
-Zennitori : W-What is it!? You don’t want to get your revenge for what I just said, do you?!
-Crowe : The million G debt has been payed in full. So give me back the 1G you took from me.
-Zennitori : Ain’t that too trivial?!
-Crowe : Shut up. 1G is 1G. Don’t make fun of it, or you might regret it!
-Zennitori : yeah yeah… Here you go… Now this is really.
-Crowe : Yup. Farewell. I never want to see you again.
-Zennitori : The felings mutual.
-Zennitori : So long, lifesaver. You had some style!
-Crowe : Heh… Well, I guess that's finally over.
-Traia : Don't forget. Your 1,000,000 G debt hasnt just dissapeared, ok?
-Crowe : And there goes my mood in an instant
-Traia : Well we may as well introduce ourselves. I’m Traia Scott!
-Traia : I'm the head of the Axiom Foundation's Thirteenth Defense Research Institute, also known as Scott Labs.
-Traia : By the way, this is my persona… Mr Foxy
-Crowe : I’m Crowe Bluste. You can call me Crowe.
-Crowe : To start, please take this 1G.
-Traia : Okay. Now your debt is 999,999 Gs.
-Traia : Good for you. Your debts gone down a whole digit!
-Crowe : Of course! 1G ain't nothing to sneeze at.
-Traia : I like your positive attitude. It's a quality every test pilot should have
-Crowe : Well… I want to at least be smiling when I die
-Traia : First, I have to tune Blaster to make it more effective in real battles. Crowe… Which one do you like most, close or long range combat?
-Crowe : Hmmm… -Top is shooting, bottom is melee
-Traia : Shooting/Melee it is. Then I'll adjust the blaster with that in mind
-Crowe : So, what's a test pilot actually do?
-Traia : You have plenty of things to do. Testing new equipment, collecting combat data… Oh and of course, fighting Dimension Monsters as well.
-Traia : But first, Let's start with a demonstration of the Blaster.
-Crowe : A Demonstration?
-Traia : Your first task will be to destroy the AEU's new mobile suits at their unveiling.
-Crowe : Seriously!?
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