U-Mission 05/Transcript

The following is a transcript of U-Mission 05, the fifth mission of Front Mission First's U.C.S. campaign, in addition to the dialogue before U-Mission 05.

Barracks

 * Matthew: So... What do you think they really do here, at Nirvana?
 * Johnny: All I know is, that pilot didn't die from combat-related injuries.
 * Matthew: They must be doing some real freakshow experiments here.
 * Kevin: Yeah... And I don't think I want us to be any part of it. Listen, I'll see what I can do to get us out of here, all right?

(The sound of a plane's engines are heard.)


 * Kevin: A transport plane?

(Someone knocks on the door.)


 * Man in Black: Lieutenant.
 * Kevin: Not you again... What do you want?
 * Man in Black: We've just received word that an O.C.U. covert ops team is headed toward one of our military factories in Larcus. Captain Driscoll is en route to intercept them. He wishes you to join him as soon as you are ready.
 * Kevin: All right. Tell the captain we're on our way.


 * Talk


 * Johnny
 * Johnny: We're going against an O.C.U. recon squad, sir? If we aren't careful, this may start another war...


 * Johnny (Second time)
 * Johnny: Ready to head out on your signal, sir. Orders are orders.


 * Matthew:
 * Matthew: And here I was, hoping this would be a laid-back trip to a tropical island...


 * Matthew:
 * Matthew: What's the O.C.U. doing in our territory? Do they want to start a war or something?

Nirvana Factory
(Kevin, Matthew, and Johnny are next to a helicopter.)


 * Kevin: The fighting's already started.
 * Driscoll: Lieutenant. Good of you to come. Take this back to the facilities.
 * Kevin: An Ossie? Is she a prisoner, sir?
 * Driscoll: Prisoner...? Yes, of course, a prisoner. We have things under control here. Return swiftly to Nirvana.
 * Matthew: He made us come all the way here for this?
 * Kevin: She must be a very important POW.
 * O.C.U. Prisoner: ...It isn't right......... It just isn't right.........
 * Kevin: ?
 * Johnny: She needs medical attention: We should hurry back.

(The helicopter leaves.)


 * Driscoll: This should be enough. Now to cleanse this place with righteous fire...

(The sound of an explosion is heard.)

Nirvana Institute (Second Visit)

 * Screen: A day later...

Command Room

 * Driscoll: You wanted to see me, Lieutenant?
 * Kevin: Yes. I wanted to ask you about the research you're doing here. No one is following standard protocol, and those prototypes--
 * Driscoll: I thought I made it clear on your first day here, Lieutenant. You are on a need-to-know basis. And you simply don't need to know.
 * Kevin: I can't accept that. Not when I'm putting my squad in danger. Those prototypes the other day...they kept moving even after their pilots were dead!
 * Driscoll: Lieutenant...what we research here is for the good of the U.C.S. army as a whole. Sacrifices must be made for the greater good.
 * Kevin: Then what about the prisoner we brought back yesterday? She was wounded, but the majority of the damage she was suffng was psychological. What did she see in that factory, Captain?
 * Driscoll: More questions... You know what happened to the proverbial cat, don't you, Lieutenant? Here's some information you might want to know: Command has issued a nationwide alert following yesterday's incident. All fighting forces are to report to base and prepare for combat.
 * Kevin: We're preparing to go to war!?
 * Driscoll: Quite astute of you. You should also be glad to know that your squad is being reinstated into the U.C.S. Army. You are to report to Fort Monus immediately. Goodbye, Lieutenant.


 * Talk


 * Driscoll
 * Driscoll: You have your orders. Report to Command at Fort Monus.


 * Driscoll (Second time)
 * Driscoll: I have nothing more to say to you. Get out.

Barracks

 * Johnny
 * Johnny: The medical team that came to take the Ossie away said that she was in shock from something other than her wounds, sir.


 * Johnny (Second time)
 * Johnny: The medical gear they put on her... I think she's more than just a POW, sir.


 * Matthew
 * Matthew: That woman prisoner we took back... She kept calling out this name, sir...


 * Matthew (Second time)
 * Matthew: She was calling for someone named "Royd." I wonder if it's her boyfriend...

Main Area
(The sound of a crowd is heard.)


 * Matthew: Hey, what's going on? ...Sounds like there's going to be an address from the Huffman Front commander.
 * Winger: Fellow compatriots, as you may have already heard, the O.C.U. openly attacked one of our factories last week. 62 innocent people were killed in this attack. In spite of overwhelming and undeniable proof, the O.C.U. continues to deny their involvement in this horrendous act. The U.C.S. considers this attack a blatant breach of the ceasefire, and we, as U.C.S. soldiers, must do everything in our power to protect our people from further aggression from the O.C.U. From this day forth, we are at war with the O.C.U.! We will commit every man, every woman, and every wanzer to driving the O.C.U. off Huffman Island!

(The sound of a crowd cheering is heard.)


 * Officer: Dismissed! All fighting personnel are to be on standby in their quarters for mission orders.
 * Matthew: Wow...we're going to war.
 * Kevin: Sergeant, I'm going to report to HQ. Make sure our rides are loaded up and ready to go.
 * Johnny: Yes, sir.


 * Talk


 * Johnny
 * Johnny: Well, I guess this one will go down as the "Second Huffman Conflict"... Didn't think I'd see it in my lifetime.
 * Kevin: Same here.


 * Johnny (Second time)
 * Johnny: I'll talk to the mechanics and get our wanzers ready, sir.


 * Matthew
 * Matthew: I hadn't seen Brigadier General Winger since we were in the Black Hounds.
 * Kevin: The Black Hounds, huh.


 * Matthew (Second time)
 * Matthew: Don't worry, sir. We'll show them what Bravo Team's made of!

Command Room

 * Kevin: Lieutenant Kevin Greenfield reporting, sir.
 * Stewart: Good to have you with us, Lieutenant. I'm Colonel Stewart, in command of the 334th. I've heard a few things about you, but I'm not one to judge people by what they may or may not have done in the past. All that matters to me is how they perform under my command. Is that clear?
 * Kevin: Clear as crystal. Thank you, sir.
 * Stewart: Good. I'm converting your squad into an independent strike team-- the 112th Special Armored Infantry Unit, "Silver Lynxes." Your role will be to support the main force's advance. Keep in mind that you'll be in the front lines. You won't have access to the same quality of resources and support as with the Black Hounds.
 * Kevin: I understand, sir.
 * Stewart: The main force's first objective is Freedom City. It is the keystone in the O.C.U.'s border defense, and once we capture it, it will become the central staging ground of our offensive.

(The screen changes to show a strategic map that focuses on Freedom City and Peseta Base.)


 * Stewart: As you know, Lieutenant, Freedom City is a fortress. Even with three armored divisions, it would be near impossible to breach its defenses.

(The map changes to show a U.C.S. Army unit at Peseta Base.)


 * Stewart: We have divisions from Fort Monus and Soleit converging on Peseta to form our main attack force. And that's three divisions, including our own.
 * Kevin: Is that wise, sir? The enemy can't miss so many men being mobilized.
 * Stewart: Yes, the O.C.U. isn't incompetent. We are counting on them noticing our movements. Our operation depends on it.
 * Kevin: ...The main force is a decoy.

(The map changes to show an aircraft over Freedom City, with an arrow indicating its flight path.)


 * Stewart: That's correct. While the O.C.U. is distracted by the main force, an airborne strike force will be en route from Rupidis to Freedom.

(The map changes to show arrows originating form the plane.)


 * Stewart: They will perform a high-attitude drop onto key targets in Freedom and secure the city.
 * Kevin: A wanzer airborne drop, sir?
 * Stewart: Yes. This will be the largest wanzer force in history to attempt such a strategy.

(The screen fades back to the briefing room.)


 * Stewart: Your squad's role in this initial offensive is to eliminate O.C.U. radar facilities and anti-aircraft units along the route to Freedom City. Once these objectives are accomplished, you are to rendezvous with an advance supply convoy near Freedom and wait for the arrival of our main force.
 * Kevin: Yes, sir.
 * Stewart: I've assigned an engineer and a long-range support unit to your squad. They're waiting for you in Peseta. Make good use of them.
 * Kevin: Will do, sir.
 * Stewart: I'm placing my faith in you Lieutenant. Don't disappoint me.

[Main area]


 * Kevin: We have new orders, Sergeant. We're going to support the main force in its advance.
 * Johnny: So we're helping them kick the Ossies off Huffman, sir?
 * Kevin: That's the plan.
 * Matthew: Man... This heat is starting to get to me, sir.
 * Kevin: You're in luck, then. For our next mission, we're going to a chilly place 3000 feet high.
 * Johnny: Cool enough for you, Lorenzo?
 * Matthew: Wha...? Why're we always the ones to go to stupid places like that? ...Hey, Lieutenant. Isn't that Captain Paredes?
 * Kevin: Where?
 * Matthew: Over there, in front of the strategy room. Looks like she's talking to Captain Driscoll.
 * Johnny: Then the Black Hounds are here, too.
 * Matthew: Hey, she's leaving. You're not gonna go talk to her, Lieutenant?
 * Kevin: No, it's all right. She's probably busy anyway. And so are we, as a matter of fact. Let's get ready to head to Peseta. (Maria's here, too...? And why was she speaking to Driscoll? What's their relationship...?)


 * Talk


 * Johnny
 * Johnny: So, how was this Colonel Stewart, sir? I hear he's a fair man.
 * Kevin: Yeah. He said he doesn't care about my past, as long as I do well in battle.
 * Johnny: Officers like him earn the respect of their men. Serving under him should be a good experience.


 * Johnny (Second time)
 * Johnny: Our wanzers are loaded and ready to go, sir.


 * Matthew
 * Matthew: Hey, maybe we'll run into Captain Paredes again. Huffman's a pretty small island.
 * Kevin: Maybe.


 * Matthew (Second time)
 * Matthew: So, when are we heading out, sir?

Command Room (Second Visit)

 * Talk


 * Stewart: You have your orders. Move out as soon as you're ready.
 * Kevin: Yes, sir!

(A sound is heard.)


 * Stewart: Stewart here. What is it? ... ...I understand. We'll get right on it.

(A phone is hung up.)


 * Stewart: I have another mission for you, Lieutenant. We've just spotted an O.C.U. heavy attack chopper heading to the front.
 * Kevin: Is it heading to Freedom!?
 * Stewart: The worst-case scenario sees it engaging our airborne troops... Other squads are heading to intercept, but they may not get there in time. I want you to spring an ambush on the chopper's predicted flight course. That might be the only shot we have at taking it down.
 * Kevin: Yes, sir!


 * Talk (Second time)


 * Stewart: You have your orders. Head out immediately.

Forward Base
[Main Area]
 * Johnny: I prefer bases like this. I can't stand the stifling formality of Fort Monus.
 * Kevin: I'm going to have to agree with you on that, Sergeant.
 * Halle: Lieutenant Greenfield? Nice to meet you, sir.
 * Kevin: At ease. Are you two the new members of my squad?
 * Halle: Corporal Halle Fiennes at your service, sir. Best mechanic of the 334th's Engineer Corps. "You break 'em, we fix 'em" is our motto. I haven't logged too many hours in the cockpit, but I'll do my best, sir.
 * Kevin: Glad to have you with us, Corporal. I'm sure we'll need your skills on the field.
 * Howard: ...
 * Halle: Don't just stand there, Howard! It's your turn!
 * Howard: Hi.
 * Halle: Sorry, Lieutenant. He's always like this... This is Specialist Howard Wong. He's a long-range support weapons expert. He might be quiet, but he's got the best aim in the 334th.
 * Howard: I do.
 * Kevin: Okay... Nice to meet you, Howard.
 * Kevin: This is Sergeant Johnny Sanders and Corporal Matthew D. Lorenzo. The three of us are formerly of the Black Hounds.
 * Johnny: Nice to meet you.
 * Matthew: Great to have you guys aboard!
 * Halle: We're glad to be part of the team.
 * Kevin: Okay, we don't have much time. Step over here so I can brief you on our mission.

[Move to Barracks]

(The screen changes to show the strategic map.)


 * Kevin: Here's the situation report.

(The map changes to show an aircraft over Freedom City, with an arrow indicating its flight path.)


 * Kevin: In less than 20 hours, airborne troops from Rupidis will begin drops to neutralize key defense positions in Freedom City.

(The map changes to show the location of key targets.)


 * Kevin: Our job is to destroy a radar installation on the flyboys' route, as well as to take out surface-to-air missile vehicles located in a base west of the Locusta Desert.

(The map changes to show the location of the radar base.)


 * Kevin: We'll perform a low-altitude insertion near the radar base using sling choppers. We need to take the radar out before the enemy can call for reinforcements. Ignore the defense troops if you need to.

(The map changes to show the location of the AA base.)


 * Kevin: After the radar's been destroyed, we'll begin crossing the desert before the enemy can form a cohesive defense. We should be able to reach the SAMs with minimal resistance. Take them out, and we're home free.

(The screen changes to once again show the barracks.)


 * Kevin: That is all. Dismissed.


 * Talk


 * Johnny
 * Johnny: The radar dome is a key installation. It will be heavily guarded.


 * Johnny (Second time)
 * Johnny: If we strike fast, we should be able to destroy it before they can organize their defense.


 * Matthew
 * Matthew: First we fight on top of a mountain, and now we have to fight in a desert? I'm starting to miss Fort Monus, sir...


 * Matthew (Second time)
 * Matthew: Don't worry, sir. I won't let thoughts of mocha cappuccinos distract me during battle!


 * Halle
 * Halle: This will be my first time fighting on the front. I'm a little on edge.


 * Halle (Second time)
 * Halle: The Engineer Corps let me "borrow" a repair backpack. We call 'em "Riffs."


 * Howard
 * Howard: Ready to go, sir.


 * Howard (Second time)
 * Howard: Long-range weaponry happens to be my specialty, sir.

Command Room

 * Kevin: The colonel should still be in Fort Monus.


 * Second visit


 * Kevin: No one's here.

Hanger

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


 * Talk


 * Wanzer Dealer: More and more companies are entering the wanzer industry. Check out our new wares.


 * Leave


 * Wanzer Dealer: Thank you and come again!

Pre-Mission Dialogue

 * Kevin: Confirm target, Halle. Is that it?
 * Halle: Yes, sir!
 * Kevin: Lynx One to all Lynxes. We're going in. Focus fire on the radar dome, and avoid the rest if you can!

Radar Dome Destroyed
If the Mission was completed under 11 turns or less If The Mission was completed in 12 turns or more
 * Kevin: Send an encrypted message to HQ: "Target down."
 * Halle: Yes, sir.
 * Johnny: Finely executed, sir.
 * Kevin: Thanks. Let's get rearmed and repaired quickly. We'll need to move soon.
 * Halle: Lieutenant, I've also intercepted a burst signal from the radar base before it was destroyed. It was weak, but there's a good chance the enemy's been alerted to our presence.
 * Kevin: Copy that. Let's keep our eyes peeled.

Enemy Units Defeated

 * Kevin: Our job here is done. Let's move on to the next objective.

(The radar dome is destroyed.)

If the Mission was completed under 11 turns or less If the Mission was completed in 12 turns or more
 * Kevin: Send an encrypted message to HQ: "Target down."
 * Halle: Yes, sir.
 * Johnny: Finely executed, sir.
 * Kevin: Thanks. Let's get rearmed and repaired quickly. We'll need to move soon.
 * Halle: Lieutenant, I've also intercepted a burst signal from the radar base before it was destroyed. It was weak, but there's a good chance the enemy's been alerted to our presence.
 * Kevin: Copy that. Let's keep our eyes peeled.