O-Mission 09/Transcript

The following is a transcript of O-Mission 09, the ninth mission of Front Mission First's OCU campaign.

Shop

 * Talk


 * Wanzer Dealer: I saw some of the newest wanzers the Statesmen were riding. Man, I'd pay an arm and a leg to get me one of those!

Bar

 * Talk


 * Bartender (First Time)
 * Bartender: Sounds like both the U.C.S. and the O.C.U. are buying more Sakata-made wanzers recently. Are they that good?


 * Bartender (Second Time)
 * Bartender: I hear some suspicious wanzers were spotted near the Mail River Dam.


 * Garuna
 * Garuna: Gregorio's an Arena beast! He's even tougher in person, you know.


 * Zett
 * Zett: Freedom at last! Heh heh. The Mail River that runs to the east of here used to be the O.C.U.-U.C.S. border before the war. Which means, we finally take back what's ours.


 * Kira:
 * Kira: Huh... Freedom's gone downhill since the occupation. Everyone and their dog is spending their time and cash in the Arena.


 * Bart (First Time)
 * Bart: The electricity generated by the Mail River Dam powers almost all of Freedom City.


 * Bart (Second Time)
 * Bart: If someone destroyed the dam, Freedom would pretty much cease to function. I hope there aren't any renegade U.C.S. troops aiming to cut us off...
 * Meihua: I hope nobody gets that idea... still, should we check it out?
 * Ryuji: It's your call, Captain.

Arena

 * Announcer: And now for our main event: Freedom's champion, Gregorio "Kong" Maias, versus the newest star of the Arena, Jorg "Storm" Rayne!

(Battle)


 * Announcer: And it is over! Still the undefeated champion, Kong! Will no one end his reign?
 * Message: Challenge Kong?
 * YES
 * (Enter Arena Menu)
 * NO
 * Arena


 * Kong Wins


 * Kong: Heh. You won't be the first merc I beat--or the last, for that matter!


 * Kong Defeated


 * Kong: H-how did you... I can't believe it... I...I need a favor from you. I want to join your squad. There's a lot I could learn from a pilot like you!
 * Message: Kong has joined your squad.

Military Ward

 * First Visit


 * Olson: The liberation of Freedom City from the U.C.S. is complete, but the war's not over yet. It's our turn to advance into enemy territory. Your next mission is to secure the area near the border town of Lark Valley. We're looking for a prime location to establish a forward base. Some U.C.S. units may still be roaming the area. Clear them out.


 * Second Visit


 * Olson: We have them on the run, but it won't last. Move out ASAP.

(Enter main area)


 * Glen: ...


 * Royd: Sergeant--I mean, First Sergeant Duval? I didn't know you were fighting with us! How have you been?


 * Glen: ...


 * Royd: Glen? Are you all right?


 * Glen: ...Captain Clive. You're leading a group of mercenaries now, aren't you? I'm sorry, I tend to forget things... I heard about Lieutenant Meure, as well... She was originally supposed to serve under me. My condolences...


 * Royd: Thanks... Glen...didn't you say you had a friend who's fighting for the other side?


 * Glen: Yeah.


 * Royd: What would you do if you had to face him battle?


 * Glen: ... If he tries to shoot me, I'll shoot him first. War's war.


 * Royd: I see... I'm sorry.


 * Glen: What are you apologizing for, Captain? It doesn't affect you... I have to go. Maybe I'll see you again.


 * Royd: ...

Before Battle

 * Royd: What happened here...?
 * Natalie: The war happened. This town is where one of the earliest and fiercest battles was fought. Most of the civilians didn't make it out in time...
 * Royd: The root of all evil...
 * Natalie: Excuse me?
 * Royd: I'm responsible for this. But I'm still alive, while the people who lived here...
 * Ryuji: Captain...
 * Hans:: I have a contact--straight ahead! A wanzer!
 * Molly: Get out of my town! Soldiers ain't welcome here!
 * Keith: What the hell?
 * Natalie: A survivor...?
 * Molly: Didn't you hear me? I told you to get out!
 * Hans:: ...Contacts, multiple! Dead ahead! It's the U.C.S.!
 * Molly: Huh. They're back, eh?

(U.C.S. wanzers appear.)


 * U.C.S. Soldier: That's the one! That's the civvie who took out our advance troops!
 * U.C.S. Officer: Be careful! Surround her and light her up!

Commander Attacked

 * U.C.S. Officer: That insignia... The Canyon Crows!? W-we're doomed!

Molly Defeated

 * Molly: Damn you! Get out! Get the hell out!

Enemies Defeated

 * Natalie: Area clear of hostiles.
 * Keith: Olson's not gonna be happy.
 * J. J.: I'd prefer a bawling out by Olson over that old lady's ghost haunting me.
 * Ryuji: Are you all right, lady?
 * Molly: Stay away! I'm fine!
 * Royd: Why do you want us to leave this place?
 * Molly: Why!? I'll tell you why! It's because of people like you that I--no, the women of Lark Valley lost their children to this war! And even those mothers... They died in the fires that razed this town! I'm the only survivor ...and it's my duty to make sure soldiers don't defile this town any more!
 * Royd: ...Then kill me.
 * Ryuji: Captain!
 * Royd: I'm responsible for starting this war. Kill me and you'll get your revenge.
 * Molly: You...? So if wasn't for you... All this--this war... The children...
 * Royd: ...
 * Molly: I'll... I'll... ... No... Killing you now won't bring them back, and it won't sate my anger. I'll see you dead, all right. I'm coming with you. I'll make sure to be there to watch as you burn and die in battle. That'll be my revenge.