Grom leader to Kamchatsky control.
Requesting final conformation of orders.
Kamchatsky control to Grom Leader.
All allies have retreated from the attack target.
You are clear to go.
Repeat: You are clear to go.
If I bring it back like this, even Vincent will be mad at me.
Damn, I guess the BETA like me.
Thanks for the offer, partner.
But I made her a promise.
That I'd take you back.
Let's go, Shiranui!
The engine?
Damn it!
What?
Looks like you're having a good time, kid.
Commander Latrova...
Companies 2 and 3 are to clear the base.
Zhar 5 will take command of Company 1 and provide air cover at maximum altitude.
Roger.
Let's show these lesser lifeforms their place.
An Eishi's Honor
I...
Can you hear me?
Looks like a rough fight.
Their comms are online.
Does that mean you're part of this too, Commander?
Looks like you've grown up a little.
It must've been a good experience.
Thank you, Commander. You saved me.
But how did you find me without a datalink?
And how can you use your communication systems anyway?
This base has been long-abandoned, and the whole area is under heavy jamming.
I'm aware.
Some idiot panicked on his way out.
It was bothering me so I blew up the communication tower.
What?
And then what did I see?
Some idiot playing around with the BETA.
You fired a signal round, why are you getting mad at me for responding?
I told you to keep an eye on the big picture.
I don't want to hear about every paranoid idea that comes into your head.
Zhar 2 to Zhar 1.
A huge group of BETA are gathered around the hangar block.
It's strange; they're barely moving.
Those coordinates... that's where I lost the core module.
There's even more of them heading there.
Every BETA in this area is heading there.
If they all start moving...
They're finally here?
Are those bombers?
Why now?
Well, if they blast the ones in the rear that'll make this easier.
Cleaning out the base will still be a pain in the ass.
They can't clear out the BETA inside the facilities with bombers.
There's a chance to get the core module back.
Nobody needs their help.
We could do this ourselves.
What? You wet your pants when you heard Tasha's report.
The hell I did. I'm fine.
Isn't that too early?
Why...?
No way!
They're attacking the base?
They can't be-
Everyone try to get away from the bombs!
Hurry!
Stop!
Can't you see our friendly markers?
We shut off the jamming!
So why?
Nikolai!
No...
This is for Nikolai!
Tasha! Why are you stopping me?
They know we're here!
If you deliberately open fire on friendly bombers, the whole battalion will be punished!
Are you going to take the Commander down with you?
But...
What? Laser warnings?
Go lower, Tatiana!
Tatiana!
What?
Those were lasers...
Markers lost!
All bombers have been shot down!
We can't tell how many Laser Class are out there!
Wiped out?
Those bombers are what's given us the advantage on the Far East front!
And we've lost them all?
Why would the Laser Class only appear now?
There are many theories.
They are high energy bodies that cannot be created by young hives.
Or they lack the ability to cross large bodies of water.
It just goes to show that humanity still has much to learn about the BETA.
That's not what I'm asking!
What will you do, Comrade Rogofsky?
What?
You've lost a front-line base, attacked your own side,
and then wiped out our all-important bomber forces...
Give Zhar Battalion permission to retreat!
Now!
It's too late for that.
Would you allow me to handle that?
Are you going to tell the Party?
Of course not.
Then what?
This is your plan.
Carry it out with confidence.
What?
With the Laser Class, the greatest threat we face, out there on the battlefield,
the USSR needs a real hero.
Don't you think?
Zhar 1 to all troops.
Continue to wipe out the BETA and gather on my position.
Keep a close eye on the area around you.
Roger.
It's ironic... those BETA saved us.
We still haven't been given the order to retreat.
I guess they're going to sacrifice us.
Watch over me, everyone.
I'll take revenge for you.
Commander, I want to ask you something.
A secure channel?
It must be something pretty grim, kid.
What is the USSR Military really after?
Please. Tell me.
You're suffering from this stupid plan too, right?
What are you talking about?
The retreat from the base went a little too smoothly.
Then the jamming.
The bombers should've gotten here first, but they were late.
It's all too good to be true.
More paranoid fantasies?
There's more going on in this world than just what you see.
Then did I just fantasize them leaving the holes the BETA dug?
What's so important that the Soviets are willing to sacrifice so many of their own for it?
I told you before.
Know your place.
Your own men are being killed.
How can you be so calm?
What are you?
You're an Eishi.
The Eishi are the edge of humanity's blade.
It's not their job to get involved in politics.
Your men are being killed.
It's fine to talk about Justice and what's "right".
But if you get too involved you'll lose what's important to you.
Always.
Commander.
That's not the place for you.
What is the task of an Eishi?
That's all you need to think about.
And it's all you need to do.
I'll make sure the 94 Second makes it back okay.
Got it?
Commander, you...
We're here, Commander.
We've detected major heat signatures on the move.
The Lasers are getting closer.
Kayl, Tonya.
Take the boy to the rest of his group.
After your complete your mission,
meet up with Commander Balakin's squads and follow their orders.
What are you saying, Commander?
We-
I don't need to explain my orders.
Roger.
Wait, Commander?
I still...
Shut up, useless idiot!
Your TSF can barely move. What could it do?
That's right. You're just slowing the rest of us down!
Damn! I hate to say it but they're right.
I'm counting on you both.
Leave it to us, Commander.
Please stay safe.
First accept reality.
It's not too late to choose then.
If he's still alive on some battlefield somewhere, is that what he'd look like?
Commander, we're here.
Now then... It's time for me to do my job as an Eishi too.
Everyone's here, right?
Listen up, everyone!
We will now proceed to wipe out the Laser Class.
Wipe out the Laser Class?
With this base fallen,
if the Lasers aren't wiped out,
the whole Far East Absolute Defense Line will crumble.
But I'm certain of this:
Zhar Battalion is the only group capable
of being the first ones to wipe out the Lasers on this front.
They will never fire on their own allies.
Use the terrain and the other BETA as cover to get close, and then hit them from the side.
We'll wipe them out in one hit.
Just like in training!
Roger!
So they've sent someone here to keep us from talking?
The fools.
Our biggest priority here is to take out the Laser Class!
They must be pretty good if they're sending one TSF against a Battalion.
Zhar 1 to all units.
I will be the rear guard.
Zhar 2 will take the lead. Formation Arrowhead 1.
Commander, what do we do about the unknown approaching?
It's probably delivering a top-secret message.
I'll deal with them.
You focus on wiping out the lasers.
Yes ma'am.
Keep a close eye on the surrounding terrain and your altimeter!
Battalion, advance!
Roger!
I'm counting on you.
This is far enough, right?
Yes, thank you.
I'm grateful for your help.
You saved my life.
I-I don't need your thanks!
If it wasn't for the Commander's orders, I would never help you.
Yeah, that's right.
Tonya, let's get back to the others.
Wait, your orders were to meet up with the base commander.
Shut up.
She's our only commander!
It's not the USSR we want to protect.
It's our family.
Shut up, outsider.
You guys...
Listen up, asshole.
You need to make sure you make it to your friends.
Those were the Commander's orders.
Don't collapse and die on the way there.
It would annoy me.
You too, brats.
Don't die.
Hold out till I make it to the base, Shiranui...
So they're heading straight here without firing from range.
They want to fight me close up, one-on-one?
They're terrifyingly strong.
But their overconfidence will cost them their lives.
Sorry to spoil your fun, but I don't have time for foolish romanticism.
I apologize for interrupting, Commander.
I don't know who you are, but if you're trying to interrupt me,
I'm afraid my powers of concentration are stronger than that.
Not at all.
I was thinking of giving you some advice.
Please fight with every intention of killing them.
Do not try to take away their ability to fight, then take them alive.
That TSF can't be...
Otherwise, you'll be meeting your deceased husband soon.
Oh, excuse me.
Would that be what you wanted?
UN Far North Naval Theatre 6th Army Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Base
They're all a wreck.
It was that hard a fight.
But sempai, the 94 Second still hasn't...
That's right.
You've never had this happen to you before.
You're kidding me.
Yuuya did everything he could with his battered TSF to save me and the Lieutenant.
But...
I want to believe in miracles too.
But in that situation...
It's not your fault.
I don't know if this is possible, but don't let it get to you.
You and Yuuya saved Princess Yui.
Just focus on that for now.
And be proud of it.
VG...
You can be proud when you tell others how Yuuya lived.
That's an how Eishi should be.
You're still here?
Lieutenant...?
But Yuuya still...
And do you think if you just stay here and wait, Bridges will come back?
Well...
We got a message.
With the Laser Class here in theatre,
the UN has decided to call off the exercises immediately.
The Soviets have asked us to be completely out of here in 24 hours.
It's true that we're in the way, but...
But...
It's gotta be tough for Princess Yui.
Yeah.
Leave her alone for now.
Let's go.
Yuuya...
I'm the leader of the XFJ plan.
I can't just remain focused on my own desires forever...
What's that?
Yuuya!
Look, it's Yuuya!
You had us worried, damn it!
You're late!
August 28th 2001
I believe there is a trust that can only exist between those who have fought one another.
I believe there is a friendship that can only exist between those who have crossed swords.
And here today, the bonds between America and Japan, the very souls of the two nations,
appear before us in the form of a radiant and powerful giant.
Let me introduce you to the new blade of the Japanese Empire, and of humanity!
The XFJ-01a, Shiranui Second Phase 2!
What do you think of the reborn 94 Second, with its new Missip Enhancement Module?
It's amazing. A beautiful machine.
I never thought I'd see the day when you described a Japanese TSF as "beautiful".
Yeah.
It just shows that up till now I've been a kid who didn't know his place.
I think I've learned a lot about why I exist.
Commander Latrova?
The Zhar Battalion was wiped out?
They went to wipe out the Laser Class after they helped you escape.
In that situation?
All the Laser Class were wiped out,
and supporting fire wiped out the rest of the advancing BETA.
The Far East Lines remain intact.
The Soviet Government gave the title "Hero of the Russian Federation"
to all soldiers of Zhar Battalion.
"Heroes"?
Commander, you were right. I was a spoiled kid.
I was pretending not to see how so many other people were protecting me.
I only saw what was convienent for me.
I pretended to be a victim. I acted like one.
But watch me now.
I swear to all of you.
Someday, I'll fight to protect someone, like you did.