I am Commander Fikatsia Latrova of the Zhar Batallion.
I'll be your escort during the exercises.
Enjoy your time in hell.
August 8th, 2001
This is the area where the UN Dispatch Force will be doing their tests.
In other words, your battlefield.
The northern area will be assigned to the Idar Test Flight.
The southern area is the Chinese United Front army's Bao-Feng Flight.
And in the center will be Argos Test Flight.
Somebody's got some confidence in us.
Yeah, it gives us plenty of room to move around.
But if a gap opens up in the lines,
we'll be surrounded and wiped out.
There's mountains behind us,
and compared to the forces to our north and south we're farther ahead.
You're very lucky.
With all the large-scale invasions going on,
you can do all the live-fire exercises you want.
This is my chance!
I'll explain the operation.
Phase one will be a depth charge strike by our fleets.
That sensation I had for just one instant there...
Phase two is area denial via aerial depth charges from the fleets and artillery teams.
In order to truly make it my own, I've got no choice but to throw myself into real battle.
If I can master that, I can become a better Eishi!
Phase 3: Wipe out all surviving units with our mechanized armor and combat helicopters.
Yes, like them.
Phase 4: When the surviving enemy forces have gone below a certain number,
Cryska and Inia aren't here?
we deliberately draw them in and each test flight will perform their exercises.
That's how we're going to keep you fighting a safe war.
Lastly, as the commander of your escort squad
I need to say something to each of the Eishi in the test flights.
Don't get in our way.
That's all.
We may alter or end the trials in response to changing battlefield conditions.
Everyone keep a close eye on your data links.
Dismissed.
Is she worried about the fact that I don't have any combat experience, too?
With this many skilled Eishi on the front lines we'll be getting some good data.
Test or no, don't forget the fact that this is a real fight.
Yes, of course.
Falling Tears
Yeah.
The place we're going, Milkovsky, is right near the Evensk Hive, and totally on the front lines.
Yeah.
Forget something?
I almost forgot my EM Radiation Cannon.
Come to think of it, they never came to the briefing.
I hope nobody else went after them.
I don't get it.
Listen, Yuuya, don't worry about your TSF's condition.
Just show the BETA what you can do.
What's with those Scarlet Twins?
Watch your driving!
You've got guts, man.
I thought you were nervous about your first battle,
and instead you're thinking about women!
What are you talking about?
Right. You never do seem aware of what you're saying.
Did you say something?
The Scarlet Twins, huh?
From how you've been acting lately I thought you only had eyes for Princess Yui.
You asshole, it's not like that!
I'm just a test pilot on her project...
Just a test pilot?
Stop the car.
Hey, Yuuya!
Again?
Are they okay?
What's going on?
Damn it! Let me go!
If you tell me that you won't threaten us, your comrades, I'll let you go.
Shut up. How many times do I have to tell you you're not our comrades?
Don't think you can boss us around!
What's wrong with her?
She's totally different than last time.
Is she really that same scared girl?
Let him go! You'll break his arm!
What's with you?
Medical treatment on the front lines is very quick.
A clean break will heal in 10 days.
Stop it! Come on, stop!
Next time I'll break it.
Never touch a comrade again.
Shut up, bitch!
Stop it!
Hey, he was there last time!
Get out of here, you stupid kid.
You'd better watch your back!
Yuuya!
Yuuya...
Are you okay, Inia?
Yes, because Cryska was here.
I see. I'm glad.
What are you doing, Bridges?
I thought they were hassling you again.
I don't need your help.
I can handle a situation like that myself.
I see.
But be careful.
They'll be back in bigger numbers.
If what happened before happens again...
Before? What?
What are you talking about?
No, what are you talking about?
Are you planning something?
What's going on?
Does she not remember what happened?
No, Cryska. Yuuya...
But there's no sign of that with Inia.
Inia, you don't have to worry about this.
Come to think of it, you're going out on the front lines too, right?
Yeah, that's why we're here, of course.
I see.
Then wait for the right moment and fall back.
What? You're telling me to run?
Hell no.
I don't want your filthy blood staining the soil of the motherland.
Let's go, Inia.
Okay.
Bye, Yuuya!
Zhar Battalion and all escort flights have deployed to the designated coordinates.
Tse 04 Control to Argos Lead.
Permission to launch has been granted.
After Idar and Bao-Feng have launched, proceed to runway.
Argos Lead, roger.
Command Post to Argos Leader.
Begin launch preparations. Repeat, begin launch preparations.
Argos 1, roger.
You're all ready too, right partner?
What is it, Argos 2?
Uh, well...
You're looking good, Yuuya.
You'll survive.
What?
You're that worried about me?
I'm not worried!
Bad idea, Tarisa.
Confessing your love before a mission is always bad luck.
You can do it when you get back.
You'll have more fun that way.
Shut up!
No abnormal vibrations detected.
Nothing on Sono-Buoys.
No enemies sighted on any warning systems.
Without this much firepower, we can't stop the BETA from advancing...
The Scarlet Twins are in Zone 1... are they going to be okay?
It's too late for worrying.
Come on! Am I trying to distract myself?
It's pretty quiet over there. Is our guest taking a nap?
I've heard it's his first fight.
He's probably too scared to fight.
Good to see the kids are lively.
I can't believe we got stuck babysitting.
Give me a break.
I hope they get hit by a stray round and get killed.
Well, most people get killed in their first fight.
He won't make it past the eight minutes of death.
What a spoiled asshole.
We're protecting him and he's ignoring us.
Oh, sorry. My seat's so comfortable, I was taking a nap.
This is my first fight and I'm taking it easy. You guys keep it up.
Don't you talk to us like that...
BETA forces approaching 4000 meters to the front.
The fleets are deploying their depth charges.
They're here.
37 seconds until the support fire point is reached.
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Not yet?
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Are they here yet?
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Calm down, Argos 1.
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What happens happens.
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Countdowns always make me nervous.
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Tell them to have her whisper it sweetly into my ear, Argos 4.
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Don't be silly.
Zero Hour Minus 12.
You guys...
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Thanks for caring about me, guys.
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This is a real battlefield...
What?
What's going on?
What's wrong, Argos 3?
I knew it!
There's not enough tanks!
What?
There's not enough firepower at the front!
At this rate, they'll let too many through!
Lt. Sandek, what's going on here?
This is quite different from the briefing.
It looks like we haven't replenished the losses from yesterday.
I was told it would be ready in time for the exercises...
Then I'm requesting the operation be called off immediately. Contact command!
Wait, Lieutenant.
You never have the amount of forces you expect on the front lines.
This is the perfect chance to test your prototypes.
They might be surrounded and wiped out!
Confirm with command immediately!
Bridges...
This is bad.
There's a lot of them heading for us.
Why isn't the Soviet Army doing something?
Their mechanized infantry's gonna get eaten!
Argos 1 to Zhar 1.
The mechanized infantry needs help.
Argos 1 to Zhar 1! Come in!
If we don't support them.
Don't freak out because there aren't enough of them, kid.
Zhar 1 to all battalion members.
Support the mechanized infantry's withdraw.
The direct support teams are to keep our useless guests out of the way.
Don't let them stray too far.
Useless?
Show them what a real fight is.
Roger!
Attention all UN Test flights.
You can do what you want.
But don't get in our way.
Hey!
Company sized BETA force approaching.
Approximately 150.
Composed of Destroyers and Grapplers.
They're here.
The bastards.
Stay calm.
Our mission is to escort Argos 1.
I know.
We won't let any of them get near Yuuya!
Spread out in formation Circle 1 around Argos 1.
Hurry.
Roger.
I really am useless like this.
What am I doing here?
Lt. Sandek, request that the operation be called off immediately.
This situation is clearly more dangerous than our initial safety projections permitted.
We have a squad of ace pilots at a nearby base.
There are no Laser class here.
Aerial bombardment is very possible here in Kamchatka.
Please remain calm.
Then at least have them on standby above the area...
Lieutenant, Soviet Far East Command will make that decision.
We in the UN dispatch teams should focus on our mission.
He's right.
But something's wrong here.
I hope it's just my imagination.
There's no need to waste valuable air fuel and explosives just to help the UN.
If a bomber is lost in a crash, then the party will want someone to take responsibility for it...
If that's really what the Kremlin thinks, then I will obey it.
Comrade Rogofsky.
But with resupply as hard to come by as it is,
losing mechanized infantry and TSFs is also a serious issue.
Don't worry about that.
Our test squads have excellent Eishi.
Consciousness coordinates on target.
Prafka level stabilized at 4.
Get out of here!
Jacob!
Stay calm!
Jacob's will remains with us!
Show these lesser life forms the might of Zhar!
Nash Ura!
Keep up with them, Bao-Feng Flight!
I can at least provide some support fire.
No, I'll hit my allies...
Stay there, damn it!
If it weren't for you, we could've put more people in the front!
Because of you, Jacob... Jacob!
That's...
Argos 1 to Command Post!
Large number of enemy reinforcements on the retreating mechanized infantry's right flank.
They'll be surrounded and wiped out!
Have Zhar Battalion fall back!
If I get a clear line of fire I can support them with the EM Radiation Cannon!
Command Post Roger.
Argos 1, maintain present coordinates.
Wait for firing permission.
Hurry! There's no time!
What are you doing, Commander?
Why aren't you moving?
I don't have a choice...
Argos 1 to Zhar 1!
Come in, please!
Commander Latrova!
What do you want?
I told you not to bother us!
Enemy reinforcements!
The mechanized infantry is going to get wiped out.
Fall back and wait for air support...
There's been no retreat order. That is all.
You know what's going to happen if you wait for orders!
Please.
We can still make it.
Even now there's no fire support and no withdrawal order.
Those pigs in command are planning to sacrifice us
just to stop the test firing of the new cannon.
I won't let them.
Zhar 1 to all units.
We're going to split up.
Each company is to withdraw to the coordinates I send.
Commander, the mechanized infantry hasn't finished withdrawing.
I know. But don't worry.
The boy says he's going to save us all.
Commander!
There's no time!
Hurry up and withdraw!
Roger!
Is it no good?
Will they not listen to me after all?
Command Post to Argos 1!
Zhar Battalion has received the withdrawal order.
You are cleared to fire!
Argos 1, roger!
Please, make it!
Activating the superconducting motor!
Artillery fire's always been an American favorite, hasn't it?
Cartridge Load.
We're counting on you, Yuuya.
Fixing Mount Arm.
Blow 'em away, Yuuya!
Let's go, monsters!
What was that?
What happened, Commander?
You did it!
That kid...
Yeah! We did it!
Command Post to Argos 1.
Lt. Takamura?
Why are you...
Um, well...
Argos 1, report your situation.
Roger.
All units are fine.
No damage.
Not to your precious railgun either.
I see.
Anyway, well done Argos 1.
Good job for your first time out.
T-That's my line lieutenant.
The railgun you worked on saved everyone.
Not bad work.
By the Japanese, or you.
Now give me your next order.
M-Mission complete.
Argos Test Flight is to return to base.
Argos 1, roger.
My mission is to make the 94 Second the best it can be.
The 94 Second will engage as a chaser.
But I will pilot it this time.
So Lt. Takamura insists on not letting Ensign Bridges fight?
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