U-Mission 03/Transcript

The following is a transcript of U-Mission 03, the third mission of Front Mission First's U.C.S. campaign, in addition to the dialogue before U-Mission 03.

Santa Barbara
[Near U.C.S. Columbia]

[U.C.S. Navy Carrier "Santa Barbara"]


 * Colonel: Quite a stunt you pulled, Lieutenant.
 * Kevin: ...
 * Colonel: It turns out that the leader of the Star of Freedom was on the helicopter that got away. He used a broadcast satellite to show the world how we failed, and rallied his comrades into renewing the fight against us. Kevin... I do hope you understand the extent of the damage you've caused. You're confined to quarters until the MPs show up from the mainland. Take him away.
 * Marine: Yes, sir.
 * Colonel: I expected better of you, Lieutenant...

(Room B)


 * Kevin: Hey.
 * Guard: What is it, sir?
 * Kevin: I need to speak with Captain Paredes. Could you bring her here?
 * Guard: Lieutenant... You know how much trouble you're in, right?
 * Kevin: I do. That's why I need to speak with her.
 * Guard: ......... All right, Lieutenant. I'm doing this because you're one of the few officers I actually like. You'll owe me one.

(A door opens.)


 * Kevin: Hey, there.
 * Maria: Enjoying the ambience in there? There's going to be an inquiry about what happened, you know. You'll probably be court-martialed.
 * Kevin: That's fine. I haven't done anything wrong.
 * Maria: You let a small detail distract you from your mission objective, and made the U.C.S. lose face in front of the world.
 * Kevin: A small detail? We're talking about your life!
 * Maria: You wouldn't have done it if Alpha Team had reported back sooner.
 * Kevin: Wait, what are you saying?
 * Maria: I'm saying it's my fault. That's all.
 * Kevin: It doesn't matter whose fault it is! Maria, I need to tell you that I--
 * Maria: Don't say it, Kevin.
 * Kevin: Maria, wait--
 * Maria: Guard! We're done here.
 * Maria: I'm sorry, Kevin. I'll never be what you want me to be. Best to forget about it all...

(A door closes)


 * Screen: One month later... U.C.S. Department of Defense
 * General: Come in.
 * Kevin: Lieutenant Kevin Greenfield reporting as ordered, sir.
 * General: Be glad they didn't kick you out of the Army-- must be some consolation to your old man. If I had my way, you'd be pushing papers in Alaska until you dropped dead, but it looks like someone else has different ideas. A bunch of eggheads want your services as a pilot. Fancy that.
 * Kevin: Who is it, sir?
 * General: The U.C.S. Army Special Weapons Research Division, also known as "Nirvana."
 * Kevin: Nirvana?
 * General: You do realize that this is your last chance.
 * Kevin: Yes, sir.
 * General: They want you to join them ASAP. I'm told they have vacancies in the transport leaving Andrews Airbase tonight.
 * Kevin: What's the destination, sir?
 * General: Huffman Island.

(The screen changes to show the location of Huffman Island in relation to U.C.S. and O.C.U. territory.)


 * Screen: Huffman Island Formed by undersea volcanic eruptions, this new island was first spotted in 1995 by a United Nations survey plane.

Due to its location in the center of the Pacific Ocean, both the Unified Continental States and the Oceania Cooperative Union claimed rights to the island, leading to the dual-party colonization beginning in 2065.

The tensions between both superpowers continued to rise, leading to the First Huffman Conflict in 2070. After 2 years of intense fighting, the conflict came to a close with a ceasefire arranged by the Peace Mediation Organization.

(The screen changes to scroll over the Morgan Fortress.)


 * Screen: 19 years after the end of the First Huffman Conflict, tensions between the U.C.S. and O.C.U. are on the rise once more, as both nations vie for supremacy in all areas, including political, economic, and scientific. Huffman Island, the only location where the nations share an overland border, is increasingly becoming the focus of this renewed conflict.

Fort Monus
[Huffman Island] [Fort Monus Airport]


 * Man in Black: You must be Lieutenant Kevin Greenfield.
 * Kevin: And you are?
 * Man in Black: I'm from the Institute.
 * Kevin: Nice suit. Is that standard issue?
 * Man in Black: You'll find that the Nirvana Institute is quite different from other military departments. I've been charged with guiding you as well as monitoring your actions.
 * Kevin: My babysitter in black. Fine, just take me to where I'm going so we can both get out of this heat.

Command Room

 * Man in Black: Lieutenant Greenfield, sir.
 * Driscoll: Enter.

(The sound of a door opening is heard.)


 * Kevin: Kevin Greenfield reporting, sir.
 * Driscoll: I'm Driscoll, and I'm in charge of Nirvana's operations on this island. I have the rank of captain, but I have the authority equaling a major's in regards to dealing with other military departments.
 * Kevin: I was told that Nirvana was conducting research here. What does this entail, exactly...?
 * Driscoll: No questions. Your job here is to take orders and execute them.
 * Kevin: Beg your parden, sir, but I'm not a tool.
 * Driscoll: Yes, you are. I thought the general made that quite clear. I do believe Alaska is quite frigid this time of year... In case you wish to stay, I would like you to lead a wanzer squad on behalf of Nirvana.
 * Kevin: A squad? There are others?
 * Driscoll: Two volunteers. You must've made quite an impression. But before they arrive, there is something we need you to do for us. We need you to recover a document from one of our undercover agents. He'll rendezvous with you in the neutral zone near the Mail River west of here. Dismissed.


 * Talk


 * Driscoll: I've taken the liberty of having your wanzer sent here.


 * Second Time


 * Driscoll: You have your orders.

Hangar

 * Wanzer Dealer: Come in and have a look around!


 * Talk


 * Wanzer Dealer: We just got a new model, fresh out of the factory! It's got a pretty hefty power generator. You won't even need to use backpacks if you set it up right!


 * Leave


 * Wanzer Dealer: Thank you and come again!

Shop

 * Wanzer Dealer: Welcome!


 * Talk


 * Wanzer Dealer: We're getting new wanzer gear every day! Make sure you don't miss any!


 * Leave


 * Wanzer Dealer: Great doing business with you!

Bar

 * Talk


 * Bartender
 * Bartender: The clientele has changed ever since the Army set up their HQ in this town after the war 20 years ago. Ah, not that I'm complaining, mind you.


 * Bartender (Second time)
 * Bartender: As long as they keep paying their tab, anyone's welcome.


 * Helen
 * Helen: Nice uniform. You're in the army, right? I envy you.


 * Helen (Second time)
 * Helen: The U.C.S. army is the best in the world, you know?


 * Minanta
 * Minanta: U see a lot more soldiers running around than usual. I hope nothing bad is going to happen...


 * Minanta (Second time)
 * Minanta: I only wish I could live out my life in peace.


 * Jean
 * Jean: What's so hot about these wanzer things anyway? Everyone knows tanks are the kings of ground warfare!


 * Jean (Second time)
 * Jean: Wanzers can't match the armor and firepower of a main battle tank!


 * Hector
 * Hector: My squad's been deployed here for weeks, but they still haven't sent us anywhere to fight. I guess they don't know what to do with us.


 * Hector (Second time)
 * Hector: I have this pilot in my squad who's a real pain... She won't stop questioning every decision I make! I'm telling you, she'll make a fine officer someday.


 * Move to mission area

(Fort Monus Airport)


 * Matthew: That was a hellish flight... And it's stifling here. Where are we, exactly, Sarge?
 * Johnny: In the middle of the Pacific. The only landmass we share with the O.C.U.
 * Matthew: So, Sarge...remind me again why we had to leave the Black Hounds to come to this hellhole?
 * Johnny: I didn't twist your arm. If I had, it'd be in a cast, anyway... If the lieutenant is here, he'll need all the help he can get. Well, maybe not yours...
 * Matthew: That's cruel, Sarge! We're a team!
 * Johnny: Let's report in. We don't want to be late to an assignment we volunteered for.

Mission Dialogue
[Mail River - O.C.U.-U.C.S. border] [2200 Hours]


 * Kevin: I'm at the rendezvous point. Holding position.

(A Jeep appears.)


 * Kevin: Finally...
 * Fisherman: Hello there, soldier. Have you seen any waterfowl around here?
 * Kevin: Sorry. I heard some mountain lions scared them away.
 * Fisherman: So, you're my contact.
 * Kevin: Do you have the package?
 * Fisherman: The list is on this disc.
 * Kevin: All right. Come over and hand it to me.

(Several O.C.U. tanks and helicopters appear.)


 * Kevin: Damn! An O.C.U. border patrol!
 * Border Patrol: Unidentified wanzer! Detach your weapons and state your name, rank, and affiliation!
 * Kevin: I'll take care of this. Drive as fast as you can and get to the U.C.S. side of the border!
 * Fisherman: Thanks! I'll owe you one!

(A sound is heard.)


 * Driscoll: It's me.. That jeep will only slow you down. If you already have the package, destroy the jeep and get across the border.
 * Kevin: I can't do that, sir. He's one of us. Engaging the O.C.U.

Turn 2 Enemy Phase

 * Border Patrol: This is South Grid 2 patrol! We've engaged hostiles! Requesting backu--aaargh!

(The enemy unit is destroyed)


 * Matthew: Doesn't anyone here care about the ceasefire?
 * Johnny: We'll make them cease fire. It's all good.
 * Kevin: Sanders and Lorenzo? What are you doing here?
 * Johnny: Lorenzo here was worred you'd get into trouble sir. I tried to stop him, but...
 * Matthew: Hey! You're the one who said the lieutenant needed help, Sarge!
 * Johnny: I don't know what you're talking about. In any case, lets take care of the hostiles first. Lieutenant, your orders?

All Enemy Vehicles Destroyed
(Three O.C.U. wanzers appear.)
 * Johnny: Wanzers... That call for help must've gotten through.
 * Ryuji: Captain, the distress call came from this area.
 * Karen: Hostiles sighted!
 * Royd: Push them back across the border. Our primary objective is rescuing the injured. Make sure you don't join their ranks.
 * Kevin: Just a few more minutes... He's almost across the border!

Jeep Destroyed

 * Agent: Aaah! Help!
 * Kevin: Dammit!

Jeep Escapes

 * Kevin: That should do it. Let's fall back, too.
 * Johnny: Copy that, sir.

All Enemy Units Defeated

 * Kevin: Those pilots were skilled. Let's get out of here before more of them come.