O-Mission 02/Transcript

The following is a transcript of O-Mission 02, the second mission of Front Mission First's OCU campaign, in addition to the dialogue before O-Mission 02.

Pre-Mission Dialogue
June 3rd, 2090: The Larcus Incident

The Unified Continental States publicly accused the Oceania Cooperative Union of sending wanzers on a mission to destroy U.C.S. military factories in the Larcus district of Huffman Island.

The O.C.U. responded by denying any involvement with the attack, and in turn accused the U.C.S. of staging the entire incident to justify a full-scale U.C.S. occupation of Huffman.

Diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution eventually failed, and Huffman Island became the center stage for a war between the two superpowers.

Thus began the Second Huffman Conflict...

(The screen shows a group of ruined buildings. The sound of gunshots and explosions can be heard in the background)

The wanzer pilots who were present at the site of the Larcus Incident were reclassified as MIA during exercises.

Aside from a handful of top-level Army officials, only these pilots have any knowledge of the actual events that occurred in Larcus.

(The screen fades to black.)

A year after the Larcus Incident,

in the Barinden District of Huffman Island,

O.C.U. territory...

(The screen fades in to inside an arena.)


 * Arena Manager: You're up next. Get in your wanzer.


 * Royd: I hear you.


 * Arena Manager: I know you're on a winning streak, but losing a couple here and there is better for business, you know?


 * Man in Shades: Royd Clive? We need to talk.


 * Arena Manager: Didn't you see the sign on the door? "Authorized Personnel Only"! Get the hell out!


 * Royd: Hold on. Who are you?


 * Arena Manager: Come on, it's your turn on the Arena floor, Royd. Hurry up and get down there.


 * Man in Shades: Go on. I'll speak with you later.

(Cheering is heard)

Announcer: And now, the night's main event! Hot on a twelve-match winning streak, Royd "Hellspawn" Clive, versus Jack "Crimson" Sutherland! Let the games begin!

If Royd Won the match=


 * Man in Shades: Nicely done. Glad I didn't go through all this trouble for nothing.


 * -|If Royd Lost the match =


 * Man in Shades: Looks like you've lost your edge. No matter. We'll get you back in shape.


 * Man in Shades: My name is Olson. I'm, in command of the "Canyon Crows" mercenary group, affiliated with the O.C.U. Army.


 * Royd: They're using mercs now?


 * Olson: That's right. Just between you and me, the O.C.U. is losing...bad. The Army refuses to admit that it couldn't slug its way out of a wet paper bag, and so we need mercenaries. Real soldiers. Like you, Royd.


 * Royd: So you've come to recruit me?


 * Olson: You're fast on the draw. Yes, I want you to work for me. I want you to lead the Crows.


 * Royd: I'm not going back to the Army.


 * Olson: Not even to avenge Karen's death?


 * Royd: ... What would you know about that?


 * Olson: Everything. A man in my position has to do his homework. You were in Larcus at the time of the infamous incident, when Karen was KIA by U.C.S. forces. You were unceremoniously discharged, your records and your very existence deleted from O.C.U. databanks... And you've spent the last year drifting from one town to the next, earning your pay as an Arena prize fighter in dumps like this.


 * Royd: ...


 * Olson: Come with me, and you'll get the chance to find the man who killed Karen. That's the least you can do for her, don't you think?


 * Royd: ...Where do I sign?


 * Olson: Good. Welcome to the Crows. There's a transport waiting for you at the airport that will take you to your first appointment. Visit my office in the Military Ward once you're ready. And take this. 1,000 Huffman Dollars should cover any wanzer upgrades you might need.

[Barinden]

[Bar]

[Talk to Bartender]


 * Bartender: I'll be serving Statesmen if the Union doesn't get their act together...

[Talk to Hash]


 * Hash: Hey, I'm one of the factory grease monkeys. You got a question about machines, I'm the one to ask.

[Talk to Mussar]


 * Mussar: A wanzer pilot, are you? Let me give you a few pointers on wanzer setups. It's all well and good to cobble together a wanzer with all the parts you want, but you'll get better mileage by specializing. Focus on HP and Defense stats to make your ride take more hits, or focus on Hit and Movement ratings if you fancy hit-and-run tactics. Whatever you do, always think about your ride's body stats. If that section gets destroyed, it's all over.

[Talk to Beretta]


 * Beretta: I beat him up pretty good in the Arena. Now, he doesn't even have the cash for repairs... Heh. You be careful out there, man. Real war's nothing like the Arena. Just make sure to repair your ride's body and stay in the fight. I'll finish that bastard off next time.

[Wanzer Shop]

[Talk to Wanzer Dealer]


 * Wanzer Dealer: Select "Buy" to purchase items. Press the X button while you shop if you want some pointers. Choose the "Setup" option if you want to compare your current gear with the items in our stock. While in setup, mode, the window on the bottom left will display the stat differences between your currently equipped item and the one from our stock.

[Military Ward]


 * Olson: Are you all set to go?

(If no is selected)


 * Olson: Hurry up, then.

(If yes is selected)


 * Olson: Good. Let's board the transport. I hope you don't get airsick.

[Airport]


 * Ryuji: Captain Clive! It's good to see you again!


 * Royd: Ryuji? What are you doing here?


 * Ryuji: I decided to stay on Huffman after my discharge. I couldn't go back to Japan after what happened... Colonel Olson found me and recruited me. I had no reason to say no, so here I am.


 * Natalie: I'm sorry to interrupt... Captain Clive, I'm glad you decided to join us. I'm Natalie Blakewood. I've been ordered to serve as your second-in-command. Welcome to the Canyon Crows.


 * Olson: Are we all done with introductions?


 * Natalie: Yes, sir. Except for the Crows who aren't present, of course.


 * Olson: They'll get their chance. Let's go.

[Ryuji has joined your squad.]

[Natalie has joined your squad.]


 * Keith: Contacts at one o'clock, six o'clock... Screw that! We're surrounded, J. J.! What are we gonna do now?


 * J. J.:: This is all your fault. I told you we shouldn't have gone out this far.


 * Keith: What!? You're the one who said you wanted to find some easy kills for extra cash! "We'll split it 50-50"!? Fifty percent of zero is zero, man.


 * J. J.:: Cut me some slack. My folks need the money.


 * Keith: What for!? Your funeral!?

(Royd, Ryuji, and Natalie parachute in.)


 * Keith: Aha! Hurray for reinforcements! I told you we didn't have to worry!


 * Ryuji: What's going on!? Keith, is this your idea of covert reconnaissance? Walking up to the enemy to shake their hands!?


 * Keith: What can I say? They looked a bit lonely so we thought we'd play with them a bit.


 * Ryuji: Is that supposed to be funny?


 * Natalie: Cut it out, you two. Now's not the time for this. Captain, we await your orders.


 * U.C.S. Officer: There's only five of them! What are you waiting for? Advance!

U.C.S. Officer Defeated

 * U.C.S. Officer: Wh-what? How? The O.C.U. was never this good!

Mission Complete

 * Natalie: The area is clear of hostiles. Captain, let me formally introduce you to Keith Carabell and Joynas Jeriska, two more members of the Canyon Crows.


 * Keith: Just make sure you never stand behind me and we'll get along fine, Cap'n.


 * J. J.: Captain.


 * Natalie: The colonel has asked us to report to the Military Ward in New Milgan. The facilities there will also let us repair and resupply.