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40TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_00Information relating to the Weapon project has been uncovered, and your allies prepare to depart for distant lands.
51TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_01The troops stationed at Porta Praetoria have been given orders to escort you to Alliance Headquarters by Gaius himself, an arrangement that does not sit well with the rank and file. It would appear the investigation into the Empire's Weapon project has finally borne fruit, though you will need to speak with those directly involved to learn more.
62TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_02Despite having visited Alliance Headquarters on several occasions, your comrades still feel the need to have you escorted there and back each time. The Resistance fighter nearby will be more than happy to show you the way.
73TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_03You discuss the latest findings of the Ironworks with Severa and Cid, whose earlier hypotheses surrounding the Ruby Weapon have been proven correct. It was equipped with a synthetic auracite system designed to forcibly supplant the consciousness of the pilot with data collected from more experienced soldiers. As Cid explains it, said data was collected via magitek devices akin to soul crystals affixed to the magitek armor of high-ranking officials. This is likely how the Garleans were able to retrieve the combat data of Nael van Darnus, who was killed prior to the Calamity, although there yet remain many questions surrounding the bizarre phenomena witnessed during the battle with the Ruby Weapon. As the Ironworks engineers endeavor to unravel this mystery, you decide to consult with Gaius and plan the next move.
84TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_04Valdeaulin gives a brief account of his mission to trace the Ruby Weapon's path back to its source. It is believed to have come from an imperial base in Werlyt, which happens to be where Alfonse and the other orphans lived before they were taken into Gaius's care. In addition, a large machina resembling a Weapon was seen being transported to the coastal town of Terncliff a few days past, and the most logical course of action is to disable it as quickly as possible. The considerable distance between the suspected Weapon and your current location poses a major obstacle, but Cid claims to have prepared a top secret plan for such an occasion.
95TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_05Cid takes great pleasure in revealing his trump card: the G-Warrior, an enormous Allagan warmachina restored to working order. He proposes that it be flown to Terncliff using the <Emphasis>Enterprise</Emphasis>, where it will battle the latest Weapon. It seems you were the only candidate considered as pilot, presumably owing to your preternatural abilities and abundance of combat experience. Gaius, having previously taken helm of the Ultima Weapon, will provide support remotely. Before heading to Terncliff, Cid requests that you familiarize yourself with the G-Warrior's controls using a simulator.
106TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_06Armed with a fundamental understanding of the G-Warrior, you and your allies make your way by airship to Terncliff, where the Weapon is poised to attack in the bay below. Though your fledgling abilities as a pilot are sorely tested, you eventually succeed in overcoming your foe, which now lies defeated, but largely intact, on the ocean's surface.
117TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_07After disembarking from the G-Warrior, you join the rest of your party in the now-liberated town of Terncliff. You decide to discuss the aftermath of the battle with Gaius, who may have some fresh insight to share.
128TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_08The Echo affords you a glimpse of events that unfolded prior to your arrival in Werlyt, and a conversation between Rex and Ricon, two of the orphans fostered by Gaius. With the Eorzean forces on their doorstep, Rex was committed to pilot an as-of-yet-unfinished Sapphire Weapon to afford his comrades time to escape. After much pleading, however, Ricon convinced him to trade places, and instead see the remaining Weapons to a safe location. The vision also confirms the theories surrounding the synthetic auracite and a system known as Oversoul, which fuses the pilot with the Weapon's core and replaces their consciousness with that of another soldier. After expounding on what you saw to Gaius, Cid arrives to confirm the cold, hard truth of your words.
139TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_09As Gaius is in no state of mind to speak with anybody whatsoever at present, you turn to Valdeaulin, who reveals how he came to travel alongside the former imperial legatus. After his entire village, including his wife and daughter, were captured and used in Garlean experiments on the poisonous gas that would later become Black Rose, he joined the Order of the Twin Adder to exact his revenge. He joined the assault on the Praetorium and was almost crushed as the fortress was brought crashing down, but thereupon encountered Gaius Baelsar, who was close to death. Just as Valdeaulin prepared to land the killing blow, Gaius asked that he stay his hand, at least until he could exterminate the Ascians who had orchestrated the war on Eorzea. Ever since that day, Valdeaulin has followed Gaius on his hunt, that he may judge his true intentions and slay him the moment he breaks their agreement. Valdeaulin seeks to bring a swift end to the threat posed by the Weapon project and return to eliminating the root cause rather than the symptoms of the Ascian menace.
1410TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_10Now that the true nature of Oversoul has come to light, Gaius is more determined than ever to disable the remaining Weapons before they can be deployed. To that end, he and Valdeaulin will pursue Rex and the fleeing Garlean soldiers, while Cid continues to examine the imperial facility at Terncliff and the Sapphire Weapon. Your only task at present is to relay the outcome of the battle to the Resistance members at Porta Praetoria and await further instructions.
1511TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEQ_11You arrive back at Porta Praetoria where the officer in charge offers you a warm welcome. Pleasantries aside, you inform him of all that transpired at Werlyt. There is naught left to do but await further news from headquarters, though you suspect it will not be long before you and your allies are drawn back into conflict with the Empire.
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2824TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_00Speak with the Resistance fighter.
2925TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_01Speak with Severa at Alliance Headquarters.
3026TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_02Speak with Gaius.
3127TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_03Speak with Gaius again.
3228TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_04Speak with Gaius yet again.
3329TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_05Speak with Gaius one last time.
3430TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_06Speak with Gaius.
3531TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_07Speak with Valdeaulin.
3632TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_08Speak with Severa.
3733TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_TODO_09Speak with the Resistance officer at Porta Praetoria.
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5248TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_001<Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>. I'm afraid we haven't much in the way of information to share from the front line.
5349TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_002We have, however, received word that Gaius wishes to speak with you at Alliance Headquarters.
5450TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_003I've arranged an escort to take you to headquarters, so when you're ready to depart, speak with the fellow over there.
5551TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEGATEKEEPER_000_010Ready to head out?
5652TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q1_000_011Accompany the Resistance fighter to Alliance Headquarters?
5753TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_085I wouldn't like to hazard a guess at exactly what it is your presence is required <Emphasis>for</Emphasis>, but it's probably not the sort of thing that can be put off until later.
5854TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_050Good. You're here.
5955TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_051The Ironworks have completed their analysis of the Ruby Weapon, and Cid Garlond wishes to share his findings.
6056TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_052I take it you can spare a few moments?
6157TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_053Very good. Please wait here while I inform him of your arrival.
6258TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_054Glad you could make it, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>. I'm sure you're as anxious as anyone to hear what we've uncovered.
6359TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_055Our early hypotheses were proven correct. The Garleans have designed a system whereby a pilot's consciousness can be forcibly supplanted with data based on the memories and experience of another.
6460TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_056So, even a rank amateur could obtain the combat capabilities of a seasoned warrior?
6561TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_057Precisely, and we learned how this was made possible when we opened the cockpit. The monitors were still operational, and among the messages displayed, one particular phrase caught my attention: “synthetic auracite system.”
6662TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_058Which is what, exactly?
6763TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_059Well, the core of the Ultima Weapon was referred to as the Heart of Sabik by the Ascians. We believe it to have been a type of auracite.
6864TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_060I can't say much for the synthetic sort at this stage, but I've encountered real auracite before. It was extremely potent, perhaps equal in power to the Heart of Sabik.
6965TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_061It's unclear whether the Garleans' simulacrum possesses the same properties as genuine auracite, but I intend to follow this avenue of inquiry to see where it leads.
7066TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_062What we <Emphasis>do</Emphasis> know is that it was used to implant the combat data of Nael van Darnus into the pilot, who has been presumed dead since before the Calamity. Are you any closer to discovering how they were able to retrieve this data?
7167TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_063The link didn't occur to Gaius at first, but he later told me of devices fitted to the magitek armor of the Empire's high-ranking officers.
7268TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_064There is reason to believe they were designed to emulate the soul crystals used throughout Eorzea.
7369TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_065Yes, that was rumored to be its true purpose, but it was never publicly acknowledged. Perhaps those in the upper echelons of command wanted to avoid comparisons to the so-called “savages” they were meant to be conquering.
7470TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_066There is also the question of whether this system even functions as intended.
7571TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_067From what we've seen, we can assume they were successful in gathering combat data of those wearing armor equipped with the device. If the comparison with soul crystals is valid, perhaps this data was transferred via aether.
7672TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_068However, it seems that it extracted not only memories relating to combat, but the soldier's very essence. As you saw, the pilot succumbed entirely to the will of van Darnus.
7773TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_069Though this is merely supposition, it's possible that being fused with the Ruby Weapon's core accelerated the process and caused the deceased legatus to manifest in corporeal form.
7874TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_070Could it be that the death of the pilot was caused by the system malfunctioning?
7975TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_071It's hard to say. The Ruby Weapon itself was still largely intact when it deactivated, which strongly implies that it was the synthetic auracite running amok that killed her, rather than the damage incurred during the battle.
8076TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_072But even after our analysis, I'm afraid we still don't have enough information. For now, perhaps we should consult with Gaius as to our next plan of action.
8177TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEGATEKEEPER_000_075Ready to head out?
8278TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q1_000_000Accompany the Resistance fighter to Alliance Headquarters?
8379TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_100Valdeaulin has come bearing vital information.
8480TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_101I traced the Ruby Weapon's path back to the occupied territory of Werlyt, which appears to be where it was built.
8581TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q2_000_000What will you say?
8682TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A2_000_001Where exactly is Werlyt?
8783TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A2_000_002My grasp of geography is surprisingly poor. Care to enlighten me?
8884TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_103While Ala Mhigo is placed on the western edge of Ghimlyt, Werlyt lies on the opposite side, to the east. It was once a proud and prosperous city, until it was brought to its knees by the imperial invaders.
8985TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_104You seem rather well informed. Perhaps I should've taken you with me.
9086TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_105Hmph. I thought that much was common knowledge.
9187TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_106It is also where Alfonse and the others were born.
9288TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_107And now, the Weapon project has brought them home...
9389TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_108Yes, the place is now rife with imperials. They have established an airship supply depot in the coastal town of Terncliff. According to the locals, something resembling one of the Weapons was transported there a few days ago.
9490TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_109This bodes ill indeed. Were it possible, I would attempt to capture Alfonse and his followers before they can launch an offensive.
9591TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_110However, the distance between here and Terncliff presents a considerable obstacle, and in all likelihood, their Weapon will be ready long before we arrive. Approaching by sea would allow us to save time by circumventing their ground-based troops, provided we were able to secure a vessel.
9692TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_111Or you could use the <Emphasis>Enterprise</Emphasis> and take the most direct route of all: as the crow flies. In fact, this is the perfect chance to put my top secret plan into action.
9793TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_112And might I ask what that entails?
9894TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_113It wouldn't be much of a secret if I told you, now would it?
9995TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_114What I <Emphasis>can</Emphasis> say is there's a starring role planned for you, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>.
10096TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_115Why so surprised? You didn't think I'd let you get off that easily, did you? It'll be here soon, so don't go anywhere!
10197TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_120Gaius will know how best to proceed.
10298TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_125I have just returned from my reconnaissance, and I shall reveal my findings before taking a long overdue rest.
10399TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_130I still need to get to the bottom of how the synthetic auracite system works, and whether the pilot's fusion with the core was a malfunction or planned from the start.
104100TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_150I see Cid still delights in keeping others in suspense. I can only hope he does not make us wait overlong.
105101TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_151Here it is, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>.
106102TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_100_151I present Garlond Ironworks' adaptation of the Ultima Warrior, the G-Warrior!
107103TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_152I know Allagan design when I see it. Excavated from one of their ruins, no doubt.
108104TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_153Azys Lla, to be precise. We came across it during the course of our investigations and decided it would be a shame to let it go to waste.
109105TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_154And you will be taking this refitted relic to face the enemy head-on, yes? Perhaps my knowledge of the Ultima Weapon will be of use.
110106TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_155I'm counting on it, as it happens. But first, we'll need to perform a test run in the simulator before throwing you into battle. Come, we haven't much time.
111107TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_160I must admit, I am not fond of surprises, or secrets for that matter.
112108TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_165Many imperials who fought at Ghimlyt withdrew to Werlyt, though they will have had ample time to recuperate by now. Were we to approach by land, we could expect considerable resistance.
113109TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_200Are you sufficiently prepared?
114110TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q6_000_000What will you say?
115111TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A6_000_001Yes, I'm ready.
116112TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A6_000_002Some more practice wouldn't go amiss.
117113TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_100_200Then we shall depart for Terncliff at once.
118114TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_200_200In that case, you should have the technician run the simulator again.
119115TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_201It seems they were expecting us. But who is the pilot...?
120116TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_202<Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>, we're almost there! You'd better have your wits about you!
121117TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q3_000_000Issue the command to activate!
122118TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A3_000_001Initiate combat mode!
123119TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A3_000_002I have control!
124120TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A3_000_003Erm... G-Warrior, do...the thing!
125121TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_100_202Now, get ready to strike!
126122TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q4_000_000Issue the command to launch!
127123TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A4_000_001It's time to fry this overgrown squid!
128124TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A4_000_002Ah... Is it too late to back out?
129125TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A4_000_003G-Warrior, engage!
130126TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_205Haha! And save some for me! For research purposes, that is...
131127TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_206That's the <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/> I know, always with a joke at the ready! Wait, you're not joking are you?
132128TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_207That sounds awfully familiar...
133129TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_208(-Pilot of the Sapphire Weapon-)I can't afford to lose... It's all or nothing!
134130TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_100_208(-Pilot of the Sapphire Weapon-)Activating Oversoul!
135131TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SYSTEM_200_209(-Synthetic Auracite System-)Hydrus combat sample ready. Initiating organic core overwrite.
136132TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_209Nnngh... Noooooo! I can't...hold on...!
137133TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_210I will be monitoring the situation from the air. Follow my instructions and eliminate the target.
138134TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_215Incredible... But how does it compare to the Weapons?
139135TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_220I suppose that in theory, any one of us could be the pilot, but I daresay your preternatural abilities give you a certain advantage.
140136TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_GARLONDMECHANIC00686_000_220Back for more training, eh?
141137TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q7_000_000Initiate the G-Warrior simulation?
142138TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_GARLONDMECHANIC00686_000_221Right you are. Give me a moment while I get it fired up!
143139TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_GARLONDMECHANIC00686_000_222Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me.
144140TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_250The target has been silenced.
145141TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q5_000_000What will you say?
146142TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A5_000_001That damned squid never stood a chance!
147143TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_A5_000_002Understood.
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149145TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_100_250Now that the immediate threat has been dealt with, we should gather what information we can in Terncliff.
150146TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_GARLONDMECHANIC00686_000_260On your way to Terncliff? Allow me to escort you.
151147TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q8_000_000Travel to Terncliff?
152148TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CONVEYOR03783_270Heading to Terncliff?
153149TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_Q9_000_000Travel to Terncliff?
154150TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_100_300You did well to pilot the G-Warrior so adeptly in so short a time.
155151TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_200_300And with the Weapon largely intact, Cid and his researchers should be able to gather a wealth of valuable information. Before it is dismantled, perhaps we should take one last look upon our fallen foe.
156152TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_300We should've known Father and his friends would track us down sooner or later. Now, they're at our doorstep, and the Sapphire Weapon <Emphasis>still</Emphasis> isn't ready!
157153TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_301Even so, it should still be able to fend them off, or at least buy us some time.
158154TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_302Not quite how I'd imagined it, but this seems as good a way to die as any.
159155TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_303(-???-)Rex, I...
160156TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_304Ricon!? Why are you still here!? You're supposed to be moving the other Weapons to a safe location!
161157TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_305You can take care of that...while I pilot the Sapphire Weapon.
162158TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_306What are you talking about!? I'm the pilot, not you! There's no need to put your life on the line.
163159TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_307Besides, it's still incomplete. It can barely perform basic maneuvers, so it'll be practically useless in a real fight.
164160TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_308We have a solution: Oversoul.
165161TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_309You want to end up like Milisandia!?
166162TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_310No, of course not. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
167163TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_311But she didn't give her life in vain. The Ruby Weapon left behind data that's been used to improve the system, to prevent any further malfunctions.
168164TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_312What difference does that make!? Once Oversoul is activated and the pilot fuses with the core, there's no way back.
169165TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_313That's why I should be the one to pilot the Sapphire Weapon, not you, Rex. Alfonse needs you.
170166TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_314You and I both know I'm the least qualified pilot we have. There's less to lose if I don't make it back.
171167TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_315No! I won't let you!
172168TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_316Please, Rex. Hear me out. Ever since we were children, I was the smallest, the weakest, too afraid to stand up for myself. But I had the best brothers and sisters a boy could wish for. You were always there for me, protected me.
173169TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_317Now, it's my turn to protect you.
174170TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_318Take the other Weapons and get out of here. See this through to the end.
175171TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_319Do it for me. For Milisandia. I'm counting on you, Rex.
176172TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_320Hmph. You always did have a stubborn streak. All right, Ricon. I won't let you down.
177173TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_REX_000_321Just promise you'll wait for me...on the other side. We'll meet again, Brother.
178174TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_322You all made me happier than I had any right to be. And now...I've finally found my purpose. I have no regrets.
179175TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RICON_000_323Come on, Sapphire. We may be far from perfect, but we have a job to do. Let's give Father something to remember us by!
180176TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_324The Echo, I presume. What did it reveal to you?
181177TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_325Ricon... My poor boy. You were braver than most could ever hope to be.
182178TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_326It's as we feared. I'm sorry, Gaius.
183179TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_327First Milisandia, now Ricon! We must find the remaining Weapons and end this madness.
184180TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_330I must admit, I envy your talents. Would that I possessed even a fraction of your skill, that I could better serve Gaius.
185181TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_335I cannot help feeling there was a simpler way to defeat the Weapon. Perhaps shooting it in the head with a large cannon would have sufficed?
186182TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_350Tell me: what do you make of Gaius Baelsar?
187183TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_351I understand the two of you have been acquainted since his days as the Black Wolf. He claims to have shed his pelt when he took up the hunt for Ascians, but he's still the same man deep down.
188184TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_352He certainly kept quiet about having a flock of foster children back in the Empire, though. It seems he would rather bare his teeth to his former masters than allow harm to come to them.
189185TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_353Yet try as I might, I cannot make sense of it. Does he truly fight for the good of mankind, as he would have us all believe, or is he merely biding his time before he reveals his true colors?
190186TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_354Whatever the answer may be, in the end he will always be a Garlean. And though there may be honorable men and women among them, I have suffered much and more as a result of their conquests. Barbaric campaigns in which Gaius Baelsar played no small part.
191187TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_355My first encounter with the Garleans was twenty years ago, shortly after the fall of Ala Mhigo. They continued their march into the lands that had long been home to we Duskwights.
192188TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_356We sought to repel the invaders, but we were woefully unprepared. Our bows and arrows were no match for their magitek, and even our most powerful magicks did little to slow their advance.
193189TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_357I fought on the front line, but was knocked unconscious in the opening exchange. When I came to, I was alone, the rest of my unit slaughtered. I hurried back to my village to look for my wife and daughter, only to find the place deserted.
194190TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_358My search lasted for days, then weeks, then months, and it seemed they had disappeared without a trace. I finally learned from two imperials held at Bittermill that the villagers had been captured and used as test subjects for the poison gas that would later be known as Black Rose. They were never seen again.
195191TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_359For twenty long years I roamed aimlessly, with nothing but hatred to keep me alive. I eventually found myself at the Order of the Twin Adder, who offered me a place among their ranks. The desire for revenge was the only thing I had left, so without a moment's hesitation, I accepted.
196192TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_360Were it not for the war with Garlemald, I would have been loath to work alongside the city-dwelling Gridanians who for so long had treated my kind as outcasts. But none of that mattered anymore.
197193TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_361It all culminated with Operation Archon. As you led the charge into the Praetorium, we were right behind you. And when the place came crumbling down, most of us were caught in the rubble. I escaped with my life, though many others were less fortunate.
198194TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_362Having dragged myself free from the rubble, I sought a way out. It was then that I encountered none other than Gaius Baelsar, on the verge of death. The gods had delivered to me the man whose conquests had robbed me of everything.
199195TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_363I was poised, ready to exact my revenge. And then, he spoke.
200196TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_364"I will not beg for mercy. I only ask that you stay your hand a while longer.
201197TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_365"I cannot die until I have rid the world of the Ascian menace. For millennia, mankind has danced to their tune. But no more. Then, once we are finally free, my life is yours for the taking.“
202198TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_366I would have struck him down there and then had I not sensed truth in his words. So, I decided to grant him a stay of execution and join him on his hunt.
203199TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_367All this time, I've kept a close eye on Gaius. Though he is ever on the watch for pursuers, he has granted me ample opportunity to slay him if I so choose. And I still might, if he shows even the slightest sign of betraying our agreement.
204200TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_368But for now, the Ascians are my chosen quarry. If they are indeed the ones pulling the Empire's strings, then it shall not end until they have been eradicated, every last one. Though I could not save my kin, there are those who may yet be spared the horrors of war.
205201TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_369Unfortunately, dealing with the Ascians will have to wait until we have brought an end to Garlemald's Weapon project.
206202TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_370Though we may have vanquished two of the new Weapons, we must make every effort to prepare for whatever the Garleans throw at us next. Perhaps Severa can tell us whether the Ironworks engineers have uncovered any information of note?
207203TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_375Valdeaulin has never been one to openly express himself, at least not in front of Gaius and myself. Even so, I cannot help but notice that something is amiss.
208204TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_380...
209205TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_400The Ironworks engineers are still at work dismantling the Sapphire Weapon and investigating the Terncliff magitek facility. Though they have yet to make their report, they may have some news to share at this juncture. Please, wait here a moment.
210206TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_401We've yet to finish our investigation, but I can give you a preliminary report.
211207TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_402Were you able to recover anything of note?
212208TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_403Before abandoning the facility, they'd attempted to destroy anything they couldn't take with them, including many of their research materials. Luckily, some information relating to the Sapphire Weapon's combat data was intact.
213209TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_404Judging by what we saw during the battle, it was extracted from Regula van Hydrus, correct?
214210TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_405It also appears that the Sapphire Weapon was actually in an incomplete state, and therefore unable to perform at full capacity.
215211TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_406Even so, it was immensely powerful. Had they been given the chance to finish it before we'd arrived, who knows how it would've ended?
216212TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_407Indeed. We may not be so fortunate next time, so we must prepare for the worst. The Ironworks will continue to investigate the Sapphire Weapon and look into possible countermeasures.
217213TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_408The Echo afforded you a glimpse into the conversation between Ricon and Rex prior to the Weapon's deployment. Do you remember any other details?
218214TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_409Improvements were made to the synthetic auracite system to prevent malfunctions? Then it was never their intent to create a manifestation of Nael van Darnus...
219215TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_CID_000_410But there's one thing that <Emphasis>was</Emphasis> intended...
220216TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_411Oversoul. Its activation results in the pilot being absorbed by the core, killing them in the process. Rex and Ricon were fully aware of this, were they not?
221217TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_412Then the death of the pilot was by design all along...
222218TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_413Alfonse, how could you!? Sacrificing your own siblings to fuel these accursed war machines!
223219TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_414Surely, there is no cause worth paying such a price.
224220TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_415Aye. Nothing is more precious than family.
225221TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_416This nightmare is far from over. It appears that Rex has fled with the remaining Weapons, and we can assume that Alfonse has every intention of sending them into battle.
226222TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_417We must find a way to disable them before Oversoul can be activated.
227223TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SHADOWHUNTER_000_418I have seen enough death. I do not wish to see any more.
228224TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_419Then there is no time to waste. Let's be about it, Gaius.
229225TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_420Severa, you're in charge here. Keep Cid and his team safe while they carry out the investigation.
230226TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SEVERA_000_421Understood. Please see that no harm comes to Gaius.
231227TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_422While we're gone, I need you to relay everything to the Resistance troops. Your firsthand account should prove useful. If there are any developments, we'll be sure to contact you.
232228TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALDEAULIN_000_430(I'd rather you didn't share what we've discussed with my...traveling companions. It would only complicate matters.)
233229TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_450Welcome back! It sounds like you've been on quite the journey. All the way to Terncliff!
234230TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_451And judging by the fact you made it here in one piece, I trust everything went according to plan?
235231TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_452What an astonishing account... I wouldn't mind putting that G-Warrior through its paces myself! Certainly a lot more stimulating than supervising this rabble, I'd imagine.
236232TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_453Anyway, as before, I'll compile the information into a report and leave it over there for your perusal, should you feel so inclined. If we hear anything from headquarters, we'll be sure to pass it on.
237233TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_SYSTEM_000_454Meanwhile, in the VIIth Legion's Werlyt headquarters...
238234TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_ALFONSE_100_454I have come to deliver my report, Lord Valens.
239235TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_000_455Ah, so you have returned, young Alfred. Or was it Allwick?
240236TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_000_456Not that it really matters, of course. I hear that you and your darling “brothers and sisters” have allowed the Sapphire Weapon to fall into the hands of the enemy. <Emphasis>Do</Emphasis> tell me it isn't so...
241237TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_ALFONSE_000_457I am afraid that is the case, Lord Valens.
242238TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_000_458Oh, come now. No need to be so sullen. As they say, “to err is human, to forgive, divine.” And you know how forgiving I can be. When it suits me...
243239TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_100_458So, tell me, whatever-your-name-is: who was able to best the Sapphire Weapon?
244240TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_ALFONSE_200_458Our sources state that the one known as the Warrior of Light was assisted by Cid Garlond and...Gaius van Baelsar, my lord.
245241TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_300_458Gaius, Gaius, Gaius. Yes, it seems he's been quite the troublemaker of late. Defecting from Garlemald, assassinating the Emperor... Whatever next? Oh well, there's no use crying over spilt milk.
246242TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_400_458Speaking of which, I've become quite the connoisseur since arriving in Werlyt. This particular variety comes from a rare breed of cow, you know. Only a hundred of them in existence and pampered every day of their lives.
247243TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_500_458Yes, they are quite valuable. Until their milk dries up, that is. When it does, they are sent to the slaughterhouse like all the rest. For that is their lot in life...
248244TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_600_458...to be discarded once they have served their purpose.
249245TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_700_458Did I create the Ruby and Sapphire Weapons so that you could deliver them gift wrapped to the enemy!? I can see it now─Cid nan Garlond rubbing his hands with glee at all the technological marvels we've bestowed upon him!
250246TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_800_458And you let Gaius van Baelsar of all people get the better of you! How do you think this reflects on me!? The legatus of the VIIth Legion humiliated by that traitor! Humiliated, I say!
251247TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_900_458There's only one way to deal with worthless provincial filth like you! Wait for me in the correction chamber. You need to be taught a lesson in obedience.
252248TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_ALFONSE_000_459Yes, my lord.
253249TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_IMPERIALCOMMANDER03895_100_459Forgive my intrusion, Lord Valens, but it's time for your meeting with the head of magitek development.
254250TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_100_459Oh, how time flies when you're whipping useless soldiers into shape! Yes, yes, I'll be along once I've made myself presentable. Can't have people thinking I've let my standards slip, now can I?
255251TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_200_459What are you doing here?
256252TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_ALLIE_000_460You wished to see me, Lord Valens?
257253TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_000_461Did I now?
258254TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_000_462...Ah yes, that's right.
259255TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_100_462So, you're Allie, yes? And you joined the military of your own free will along with your fellow orphans?
260256TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_200_462Such devotion! What an inspiration you are! You see, it is my firm belief that love grants us the power to move mountains, to overcome any obstacle.
261257TEXT_LUCKYW201_03895_VALENSVANVARRO_300_462Together, we shall discover the strength that lies within you. Take my hand, child. I will show you the way.