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10TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_00Cid's investigation in Terncliff has led to startling revelations.
21TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_01Returning to the camp at Porta Praetoria, the Resistance officer informs you that your presence is required in Terncliff. As always, your escort stands ready to accompany you on the journey.
32TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_02Terncliff is much the same as you remember from your previous visit, and while the imperial troops may be long gone, their enormous steel structures still mar the otherwise pleasant surroundings. Gaius and his associates have been made to wait for your arrival, as Cid would prefer to reveal his findings only when all of the relevant persons are present.
43TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_03The investigation into the imperial facility in Terncliff has led to the discovery of the name of the VIIth Legion's third Weapon: Emerald. However, none of the locals have sighted anything resembling a large warmachina being moved from the town either by land or air. Though you cannot be certain, it seems likely that the Weapon was transported by sea, possibly to Castrum Marinum or Castrum Occidens in order to complete its construction. You and Gaius elect to investigate the former while Severa and Valdeaulin head for the latter. A member of the Ironworks has been ordered to prepare a submersible in Vesper Bay that you may make your approach.
54TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_04It appears that Gaius possesses a means of breaching the security system of Castrum Marinum and entering via the dry dock. Once you arrive, however, there is a fairly high chance that you will be greeted by the enigmatic Emerald Weapon, so you had best be prepared for the worst. ※Castrum Marinum can be accessed via the Duty Finder.
65TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_05The confrontation with the Emerald Weapon called on every last onze of mettle you could muster, and once the dust had settled, it was you that emerged the victor. Overlooking the wreckage is Gaius, who mourns the loss of its pilot Rex, one of the orphans he raised.
76TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_06Following the battle, you are joined by Valdeaulin and Severa, whose mission to Castrum Occidens yielded little of value. After arriving in Castrum Marinum, they found Allie, another of Gaius's orphans, locked in a cell and decided to free her. She is filled with horror by the spectacle of the destroyed Emerald Weapon and descends into a state of shock. It seems the best recourse is to take her to Terncliff and allow her time to recover from the ordeal.
87TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_07According to Severa, Allie's body is covered in welts and bruises that were most likely inflicted by the imperials under whom she served. Severa knows from personal experience the cruel treatment of those who are not pure-blooded Garleans, and she relates her tale of how she came to defect from the imperial army. Meanwhile, Allie continues to recuperate, and she may now be well enough to speak of what has befallen her and the other orphans, though it would be prudent to first discuss her current condition with Valdeaulin.
98TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_08Allie has made great strides in recovering both physically and mentally, and is able to provide useful information on the present state of affairs and on Valens van Varro, legatus of the VIIth Legion. As she explains it, Valens is both jealous and cruel, and is willing to use any means at his disposal to achieve his goals, no matter how vile they may be. She also tells of Alfonse's dream of using the power granted to him by the Weapon project to break free from the Empire and establish a safe haven for those who wish to live in peace. Unfortunately, she is unable to say where he is, meaning that you will need to enlist the aid of the Alliance's scouts in locating him. With no immediate danger on the horizon, now seems an opportune time to return to the Resistance troops in Gyr Abania and report the latest series of events.
109TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEQ_09Your report is gratefully received by the Resistance officer in charge at Porta Praetoria. He will prepare a written copy of the information that has been gathered, should you wish to review it before being called into action once more.
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2524TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_TODO_00Speak with the Resistance escort.
2625TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_TODO_01Speak with Gaius in Terncliff.
2726TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_TODO_02Speak with the Ironworks pilot in Vesper Bay.
2827TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_TODO_03Confront the Emerald Weapon in Castrum Marinum.
2928TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_TODO_04Speak with Gaius.
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4948TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_001Ah, it's good to see you, Player.
5049TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_002I'm pleased to report that Master Garlond and the others uncovered a fair bit of useful information at the imperial facility in Terncliff.
5150TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_003In fact, he'd like you to rendezvous with Gaius in the town square, where he'll reveal what they've found. Once you're ready to depart, your escort will lead the way.
5251TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CONVEYOR03783_000_010All set for the journey ahead?
5352TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_Q2_000_000Travel to Terncliff?
5453TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_050Now that you are here, perhaps Cid will finally deign to dispense his findings.
5554TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_051Severa, inform him of Player's arrival.
5655TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_052Thanks for coming.
5756TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_053So, what have you discovered?
5857TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_054To tell the truth, we were lucky to obtain any information at all, considering the lengths to which the imperials went in covering their tracks. You see, the hangar below was not just used to store the Weapons, but played a critical role in their creation.
5958TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_055We now know the code names given to three of the Weapons. Ruby, Sapphire...and Emerald.
6059TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_056Obviously, we are all familiar with the first two, but the third is something of an unknown quantity.
6160TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_057At the very least, this confirms the existence of another of those abominations.
6261TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_Q1_000_000What will you say?
6362TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_A1_000_001At the very least?
6463TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_A1_000_002What are we waiting for? Let's go after it!
6564TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_059The problem lies in ascertaining its whereabouts. None of the locals have seen anything resembling a Weapon being transported either by land or air.
6665TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_060Which of course leaves only one option: the sea. According to what fragmented data we were able to recover, the Emerald Weapon is equipped with aquatic capabilities, much like the Sapphire.
6766TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_061Meaning that its escape from Terncliff would have gone undetected, and could potentially be anywhere by now. But if Alfonse plans to have it absorb more primals...
6867TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_062...the logical choice would be Eorzea.
6968TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_063And traveling by sea would allow him to circumvent the front line at Ghimlyt entirely! The Alliance must be alerted at once!
7069TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_064Hold your chocobos, Severa. It seems that the Emerald Weapon was still incomplete when the VIIth Legion withdrew from Terncliff.
7170TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_065It's far more likely that it was transported to another facility in order to add the finishing touches.
7271TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_066If your supposition is correct, that would narrow our search to but two possible locations: Castrum Marinum in the Rhotano Sea and Castrum Occidens in eastern La Noscea.
7372TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_067Both of which are known to harbor remnants of the XIVth Legion...your former subordinates, Gaius.
7473TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_068Be that as it may, our objective is unchanged. Valdeaulin, you and Severa will make your way to Castrum Occidens while Player and I head for Castrum Marinum.
7574TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_069Should we locate the Emerald Weapon, we will give the signal to dispatch the G-Warrior and eliminate it before it can be activated.
7675TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_070Sorry to disappoint you, but we're still repairing the damage it sustained during the encounter with the Sapphire Weapon. While Allagan machinery has its uses, it's a bugger to find replacement parts in a pinch...
7776TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_100_070We've actually been working to expand its already impressive arsenal, but the G-Warrior itself is in no fit state for combat.
7877TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_071While I'm aware this is a far from adequate replacement, I can provide an Ironworks submersible to help Player and Gaius reach Castrum Marinum. I'll have one sent ahead to Vesper Bay.
7978TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_072A submersible, eh? I don't much like the sound of that. Perhaps Severa and I should count ourselves fortunate that our destination can be approached by land. I pray you have a safe journey. Watch yourself out there, Player...
8079TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_073It is time we departed. Let us make our way to Vesper Bay.
8180TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_075It seems that Cid is not in the habit of saying the same thing twice, which must be why he has been waiting for you to arrive before revealing the results of his investigation.
8281TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_080Though the imperials may be gone, the scars they have left on this once-peaceful town will doubtless take many years to heal.
8382TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_090I wouldn't mind going with you to Terncliff, but I've got to stay here to keep an eye on this horrible lot!
8483TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CONVEYOR03783_000_95All set for the journey ahead?
8584TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_Q2_000_096Travel to Terncliff?
8685TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_GSPILOT03980_000_100As per Master Garlond's instructions, the submersible is ready when you are!
8786TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_GSPILOT03980_100_100But before you depart, I've received some scraps of intelligence regarding your opponent from my colleagues in Terncliff.
8887TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_GSPILOT03980_200_100Apparently, it uses some sort of levitating...handlike appendages─six of them, in fact─though we're not quite sure what purpose they serve. It sounds like having eyes in the back of your head might come in handy. But that's all we know, I'm afraid.
8988TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_101You have our thanks. After all, forewarned is forearmed. If the Emerald Weapon has indeed been transported to this castrum, it would need to enter via the dry dock. We shall do likewise.
9089TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_102As one might expect, there are measures in place to keep out intruders, but the security systems can be tricked into recognizing us as an imperial vessel.
9190TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_100_102That said, infiltrating the facility is merely the first step...
9291TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_103Should the Emerald Weapon be activated, it is only a matter of time before the pilot uses Oversoul.
9392TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_104We must silence the warmachina before this happens, and failing that, grant the poor soul at its helm the mercy of a swift death.
9493TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_105Had these wounds healed more quickly, I could have gone with you, but I fear I would only slow you down. As such, I shall provide what support I can from afar. Whatever happens, the Emerald Weapon must be defeated at all costs.
9594TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_110In the event that my attempt to bypass the castrum's security fails, this submersible of Cid's had best be able to withstand imperial weaponry long enough for us to escape.
9695TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_GSPILOT03980_000_150I'm sorry we weren't able to provide any further details on the target. We can only guess what other tricks it might have in store for you. Be careful out there.
9796TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_155Though I would prefer that we avoid engaging my former wards in combat, we cannot allow my sentiments to prevent us from doing what must be done.
9897TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_200And so it ends.
9998TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_201But why would Rex throw away his life...for this!?
10099TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_202You are right... If I am ever to learn the truth, I must concentrate on the task at hand.
101100TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_100_202Of course, we do not need to wait for Cid's analysis to tell us whose combat data was used on this occasion.
102101TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_200_202It galls me to think that my techniques and strategies could be so closely replicated. Nevertheless, the observations I made during the battle may yet prove useful. As a matter of fact, that was not the only information I was able to gather.
103102TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_203I intercepted a signal that revealed the troops stationed here were permitted to withdraw, seemingly in return for assisting the VIIth Legion. They must have known that the Alliance would follow the Emerald Weapon here sooner or later and made good their escape.
104103TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_204Meaning the way is now clear for Cid to inspect the warmachina's remains.
105104TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_205We got here as soon as we could.
106105TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_100_205Not that we could've done anything to prevent this tragedy.
107106TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_206From what we know, it seems that the Emerald Weapon was ilm for ilm a great deal more powerful than the previous two. If this is allowed to continue, who knows what sort of monstrosity the VIIth Legion will conceive next.
108107TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_207Nevertheless, Player has once again proven herself capable of overcoming the worst the Empire has at its disposal.
109108TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_208You may be relieved to hear that Castrum Occidens was free of anything resembling a Weapon. Unfortunately, it was also devoid of any useful leads, and we came away empty-handed.
110109TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_209In all honesty, part of me wishes we had never found the Emerald Weapon. Perhaps then, Rex would not have been forced to make the ultimate sacrifice. I only hope that he is finally at peace...
111110TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_210We will do what we can to spare others from sharing his fate. I and the Ironworks will search this place from top to bottom for clues as to the VIIth Legion's plans.
112111TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_211Before that, allow me to sweep the area for booby traps and the like. I would not put it past the imperials to have left a few surprises for us...
113112TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_212Agreed. I'll go with you.
114113TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_213With that in mind, I'll begin my examination of the Emerald Weapon. Carefully, that is.
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116115TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_251Alfonse! You knew all this time, didn't you!?
117116TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_252Milisandia and Ricon, too... Everyone except me.
118117TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_253And you, Rex?
119118TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_254Yes. That's what the synthetic auracite system *is*. The fusion between pilot and core is the key to Oversoul.
120119TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_255And unless we use it, we don't have a chance of beating Father's newfound friends. They stand between us and the primals, without which the Weapons will never reach their full potential. We thought that if you knew the truth about Oversoul, you'd try to stop us.
121120TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_256Of course I would! But what I don't understand is why all of you are so willing to give your lives for the Weapon project. What is it all for!?
122121TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_257It all began the day Father left. Without his guidance, his protection, the Garleans lost any respect they once had for us.
123122TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_258But their cruelty pales in comparison to Valens. To him, conscripts like us are expendable commodities, an endless supply of test subjects for his twisted experiments.
124123TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_259But no matter what they do to us, we will never lose hope. If it is the duty of the strong to lead the weak, we will become strong and protect those who cannot protect themselves.
125124TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_260The Weapon project will give us the strength we need. We will create a world where people like us can live without fear of persecution.
126125TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_261We want you to see this new world for yourself, Allie. Even if we must give our lives to make it a reality.
127126TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_262But...why me?
128127TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_263The years spent serving the Empire have changed us all...except you, Allie. Even after everything you've seen, you're still the caring, innocent girl we grew up with. More than any of us, you deserve a chance at happiness. That's what we all agreed.
129128TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_264Allie, listen to me. Right now, the soldiers assigned to watch over us have been called away to the capital. Now is our chance to get you out of here.
130129TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_265Then why don't you come with me!?
131130TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_266If Alfonse and I were to run away now, they'd only force others to take our place. We can't let that happen.
132131TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_267This is our way of upholding the ideals Father instilled in us. Our lives are a small price to pay for Werlyt's freedom.
133132TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_268No! How can you expect me to leave you behind!? I won't do it!
134133TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_100_269We will forever be at your side, Allie.
135134TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_269Rex, take her to the holding cells.
136135TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_270No! Let me go!
137136TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_271So win or lose, the plan is to hand over the castrum to Father, is that right?
138137TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_272Yes. They'll take Allie into their custody before the Garleans return, while you will be free to pilot the Emerald Weapon without her interfering. We can't let her hinder the completion of the Weapon project.
139138TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_273I'm counting on you, Alfonse. Don't let our sacrifices be in vain.
140139TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_274Rex, have you forgotten what I told you? You mustn't use Oversoul! I can't lose you too...
141140TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_275We both know I can't win without it. Besides, we need the combat data of the Emerald Weapon fighting at its peak if we're to have any chance of perfecting the synthetic auracite system. You know I'm not the sort to do things by halves.
142141TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_276Forgive me, Rex.
143142TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_REX_000_277Don't you worry about me. If this is where I meet my end, I'll do it with a smile on my face. The rest is up to you, Alfonse!
144143TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_278This is the girl you spoke of, yes? She was locked in a cell, but I saw no harm in letting her out. I can't say for certain, but it seems she's been through quite an ordeal.
145144TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_279No...
146145TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_100_279Why, Rex!? Why!?
147146TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_280...Gaius, once we've extracted the core, we'll take it back to Terncliff for analysis.
148147TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_CID_000_281Perhaps she should come with us? There's no use in her staying here.
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151150TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_GSPILOT03980_000_295We're still carrying out our search of Castrum Marinum. Would you like to take a look for yourself?
152151TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_Q3_000_000Enter Castrum Marinum?
153152TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_300Severa is taking care of Allie, but it may be some time until her nerves have settled.
154153TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_301If the vision you witnessed is indeed true, Alfonse and Rex locked her away for her own safety.
155154TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_302When she is ready, I would know more of what her brother hopes to achieve and why he must resort to such desperate measures.
156155TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_303Allie's condition has improved somewhat, but she remains in a state of shock. We must give her more time to recover.
157156TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_304There was one other thing that I thought you should know... When we checked her for injuries, we saw that her back is covered in welts and bruises.
158157TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_305Who did this to her!?
159158TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_306It seems she was subjected to beatings on a regular basis, judging by the varied stages of bruising. I daresay this was the work of her Garlean masters.
160159TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_307You speak as though you have seen this before...
161160TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_308Seen? I have lived through it myself.
162161TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_309I was born in Werlyt, twenty-three summers past.
163162TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_310My mother was a local woman, but my father was a pure-blooded Garlean and a member of the occupying forces.
164163TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_311Though I know very little about him, his rank afforded me imperial citizenship. His acknowledgement of our familial ties was the extent of the responsibility he took for bringing me into this world. Still, it is more than can be said for most of his ilk...
165164TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_312My mother and I were shunned by the people of Werlyt, who treated us as badly as the Garleans did, if not worse. I thought that if I were to become an imperial soldier, my position might somehow deter those who would cast scorn on my mother, if only out of fear. And so I joined the army.
166165TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_313The acceptance I earned was but temporary, however, and my superiors were quick to blame any perceived shortcomings on my “savage” lineage. Rather than waste time on official court-martials, they administered their own form of corporal punishment.
167166TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_314I was eventually assigned to the XIIth Legion and fought under Zenos yae Galvus in Ala Mhigo. In the chaos that followed our defeat, I seized the opportunity to flee to Werlyt.
168167TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_315While it was never much of a home, it was all I had. But nothing could prepare me for what awaited...
169168TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_316My mother had for many years suffered from poor health and relied on medicine to keep her alive. In my absence, the Garleans had denied her treatment, claiming that it would be wasted on savages. By the time I could return to her side, there was naught I could do.
170169TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_317There was nothing left for me in Werlyt. I would be punished for desertion if the imperials discovered the reason for my return, and I was never accepted by my so-called countrymen to begin with.
171170TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_318I ran as far as my legs could carry me. It was then that I met Gaius.
172171TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_319So that is the truth of it... Other than a few scant details, I knew naught of your past. It sickens me to think that I once fought under the same banner as such vile creatures.
173172TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_320I had always believed it to be the duty of the strong to lead the weak. Yet there are those who become drunk on the power afforded by their station, and prey on the ones they should protect.
174173TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_321Like a canker, this corruption has spread to every part of the Empire.
175174TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_322Even those with Garlean blood, such as myself, are subjected to their cruelty. They hold particular contempt for the Au Ra, an easy target for abuse being so few in number. Perhaps, like me, Allie thought she would be spared such treatment once she joined the army. Alas...
176175TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_323...
177176TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_324I only hope that with time, Allie can put the past behind her and make a new life for herself. But for now, all we can do is wait for her delirium to subside. It is Valdeaulin's turn to keep watch. Let us ask him if there has been any change.
178177TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_350I suppose you're here to ask about Allie.
179178TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_351Is she well enough to speak with us?
180179TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_352As her condition has improved somewhat, I would say so, provided you do not cause her any undue distress. Wait here.
181180TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_353Allie... I am sorry. What happened to Rex...it was my fault.
182181TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_354Milisandia, and Ricon, too... They died because of me and my foolish ambitions.
183182TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_355Father, no...
184183TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_356This cannot go on. Please, Allie. You must tell me all you know.
185184TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_100_357...
186185TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_357Of course.
187186TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_358First, I need to know what became of you and your siblings after we were parted.
188187TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_359So much has happened, it seems like a lifetime ago... After your disappearance, we were all assigned to the newly reformed VIIth Legion.
189188TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_360At first, each legatus was quickly replaced by the next, until eventually, a man named Valens van Varro was given command.
190189TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_361He was sent from the capital, but before that, he was a specialist in experimental magitek weaponry.
191190TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_362We later discovered that he was ordered by Emperor Varis to complete a project involving anti-primal warmachina: the Weapons... But after the Emperor's death, he was free to employ whatever methods he saw fit, and his greed for power only grew.
192191TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_363Some even say he is planning to use the power of the Weapons to lay claim to the throne.
193192TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_364But I think there's another reason for his obsession with the Weapon project. Not that he'd ever tell anyone, but he's always muttering to himself, and I've been able to put the pieces together.
194193TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_365He's jealous of you, Father.
195194TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_366Valens van Varro... I must admit, it was only recently that I first heard that name.
196195TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_367Valens used his knowledge of magitek to devise various military strategies. He was given a position in the army and quickly rose through the ranks.
197196TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_100_367That was until one man stood in his way─ You, Father.
198197TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_200_367He was one of the candidates to lead the new XIVth Legion, but that role fell to you. After that, he was assigned to serve under a far more gifted engineer, Nero, who was in charge of restoring the Ultima Weapon.
199198TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_300_367Valens has resented you ever since, going so far as to oppose the ideals you upheld. Where you treated those who serve the Empire based on merit rather than on their race or origin, Valens is adamant that pure-blooded Garleans are superior to all others.
200199TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_368
201200TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_100_368It never ceases to amaze me how far some will go in the name of revenge. All that hatred, festering away... Nothing good could ever come of it.
202201TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_369So the marks on your body are his handiwork?
203202TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_370...Yes. To Valens and his men, we are no more than fodder for his experiments, playthings on which they can vent their frustrations. Every day is filled with nothing but pain...
204203TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_371If I had remained in Garlemald, you would never have been forced to endure this abuse.
205204TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_100_371It's not your fault, Father. We could've fled from Valens if we'd wanted to. After all, we're expendable and easily replaced. The truth is, that's exactly why we *couldn't* run.
206205TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_372In saving ourselves, we would be condemning others. But if we were to stay, to see the Weapon project to its completion, we would gain the power to defeat Valens, and then the Empire itself, freeing the world from its tyranny.
207206TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_373That way, we might start afresh, and find a place we can call home. And not just for us, but for anyone who wishes to live in peace.
208207TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_374You would give your lives for a future you may not live to see...
209208TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_375We took courage from your teachings, Father. The strong must lead the weak, and we would gain that strength by whatever means necessary. We will fight for the sake of those who cannot.
210209TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_376But we knew that you'd never consent to our participation in the Weapon project, which is why we couldn't turn to you for help.
211210TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_377As the pilots, we're the only ones who are able to stop Valens. We know just how powerful the Weapons are. He would use them to bring the world to its knees.
212211TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_378And his “masterpiece” is the worst of them all...
213212TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_100_378If only I could get my hands on it... Then I could save Alfonse and all of Werlyt!
214213TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_379Father, I know you and Alfonse stand on opposing sides of this conflict, but there must be some way you can help him.
215214TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_380He may have called you our enemy before, but he never meant it. He still loves you, Father. You are everything he aspires to be.
216215TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_381I have failed him. Failed you all.
217216TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_382But I refuse to abandon him to his fate. I will free him from Valens, if it is the last thing I do.
218217TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_383Thank you... He needs you. Now more than ever.
219218TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_100_383Listen, Allie. I once sought the strength to rebuild the world as I saw fit. But the Ultima Weapon was born not to create, but to destroy.
220219TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_200_383Alfonse must not follow in my footsteps. I know all too well where they lead.
221220TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_384I will do all I can to help your brother. Pray, tell me where he is.
222221TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_385He's...
223222TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_000_386I'm sorry. I don't know where he could be.
224223TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_387In that case, I shall have the Alliance dispatch scouts. Wherever he is, we will find him. As for you, Allie, you must stay here and rest.
225224TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_100_386Wait... You're the one who fought Rex, Ricon, and Milisandia, aren't you?
226225TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_200_386We're the ones who threatened your homeland. You only did what you had to do.
227226TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_300_386I have no right to ask this of you, but...
228227TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_400_386Lend my father your strength. Save Alfonse.
229228TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_500_386...I know now why they call you “hero.”
230229TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALLIE_600_386Alfonse, I'll do what I must to free you, even if it means going against Father's wishes. But I have a good feeling about his new friend...
231230TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_388Severa, see that she has everything she needs.
232231TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_389Our allies must be informed of these troubling events. May I ask you to relay this news to the troops in Gyr Abania?
233232TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_390Your “loving father” act may fool the others, Gaius, but not me. For every life you've saved, you've ended a thousand more. Or is this your idea of redemption?
234233TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_391Call it what you will. For all my transgressions, I believe I still have a part to play.
235234TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_392Was I wrong to spare you that day? Or will you honor your word? ...It seems the time has come for the Black Wolf to show his true colors.
236235TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_395Though you have overcome the Emerald Weapon, it is hardly cause for celebration. Another young life cut short...
237236TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_400Rex's death is on my hands, not yours. Would that this confrontation had been averted, but alas, it was not to be.
238237TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_450We recently received word of your victory over the Emerald Weapon. I expect it was another fine display on your part, not that any of us were there to see it...
239238TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_451For that reason, we'd be grateful if you could give us a blow-by-blow account, if you wouldn't mind.
240239TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_452Good grief, it sounds like you had an awful lot to contend with! Rather you than me... Ahem! I shall add this to our ever-growing stack of reports, should anyone wish to review this information ahead of the next sortie.
241240TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_RESISTANCEOFFICER_000_453Now, if I may say so, it looks like your ordeals have taken their toll. We'll let you know if anything requires your attention, but until then, be sure to get some rest!
242241TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SYSTEM_000_454Meanwhile, in the VIIth Legion's correction chamber...
243242TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_455Three Weapons. Three pitiful displays of ineptitude...
244243TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_100_455Aghhh!
245244TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_456To make matters worse, one of my prime candidates─your precious sister, no less─has escaped!
246245TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_100_456Unnngh!
247246TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_457And who should she go crawling to but that swine Gaius! After everything I've done t─*for* her, and this is how she repays me! As her older brother, it's your responsibility to instill some discipline in her, and you've failed miserably!
248247TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_458Well? Don't just stand there, boy.
249248TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_100_458Oh, of course! It's your first time, isn't it? Come along, there's no need to be shy.
250249TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_200_458You see, something wicked has taken hold of this young man, and it's our job to cleanse his troubled spirit.
251250TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_300_458It may look painful, but it's the only way, I assure you. He'll be ever so grateful, and you want him to get better, don't you?
252251TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_400_458There's a good boy! Now, let's try again, shall we?
253252TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_500_458Burn out the bad! Burn out the bad!
254253TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ELEZENBOY03980_600_458(-Elezen Ward-)B-Burn out the bad... Burn out the bad!
255254TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_700_458(-Valens's Wards-)Burn out the bad! Burn out the bad!
256255TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_459Gaaaaaagh!
257256TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_100_459Well done! You've all made Father proud. Very proud, indeed!
258257TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_200_459As for you...
259258TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_460I thought you were a cut above the rest of the savages, but it appears I was mistaken. And since you allowed that wretched sister of yours to escape, it falls to you to act as her replacement.
260259TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_461I choose you as the next pilot, and your mission is simple: kill Gaius van Baelsar, whatever it takes. And if you so much as entertain the idea of betraying me again, I'll exterminate every last one of your kind...
261260TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_100_461...like the vermin they are!
262261TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_462Having said that, we will be forcibly initiating Oversoul using Zenos's combat data, so whatever schemes you may be hatching will never come to pass. All you need to do is sit back and let the synthetic auracite system do the work, with you as its conduit.
263262TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_463You should thank me for allowing you to become part of my masterpiece. Your worthless existence will finally have some semblance of meaning!
264263TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_100_463Hehehe...
265264TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_100_463(-Valens's Second-in-command-)Lord Valens, preparations for the Oversoul trial are complete. We await your orders.
266265TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_200_463Splendid. There's never a dull moment around here!
267266TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_300_463Now then, boys. Who'd like to see something special?
268267TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_400_463Come along, everyone! Father has secrets to share with you!
269268TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_464This is my chance... And it's all thanks to the sacrifices made by my dear siblings. Finally, the Weapon will be mine to command.
270269TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_465Once it has reached perfection, I will be unstoppable. First Valens...then the Empire itself will fall, and we will be free at last.
271270TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_466Father...keep Allie safe.
272271TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_000_467Milisandia, Ricon, Rex... I'll see this through to the end. I promise.
273272TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_ALFONSE_100_467Until then, watch over me.
274273TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_468So? Is it ready or not?
275274TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_100_469The trial sequence has been primed, sir.
276275TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_200_469Then get on with it!
277276TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_000_469Initiating synthetic auracite system. Loading Diamond Weapon simulation.
278277TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_WERLYTPILOT03980_000_470Wh-What's going on!?
279278TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_471You're helping us with a little research is all, ah...whatever your name is. The time has come for you to contribute to the glory of Garlemald!
280279TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_WERLYTPILOT03980_000_472Th-This isn't what we agreed! You said th-that if I took part in the experiment, you'd let my f-family go!
281280TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_473You have Zenos's data loaded, yes? Activate Oversoul, and be quick about it.
282281TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_000_474Understood, Lord Valens.
283282TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SYSTEM_000_475(-VIIth Legion Senior Engineer-)Galvus combat sample ready. Initiating organic core overwrite.
284283TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_WERLYTPILOT03980_000_476Nnnaaaaaaggghhh!
285284TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_WERLYTPILOT03980_000_477My...mind is... Nooo! If this is...what it takes to...protect you both...I... I love you! I'm so sorry...!
286285TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_WERLYTPILOT03980_000_478Where...is my prey?
287286TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_000_479Organic core overwrite complete. Zenos yae Galvus data loaded.
288287TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_480Enough. Shut it down!
289288TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_000_481Deactivating synthetic auracite system.
290289TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_482Hmm... The subject is instinctively bound to seek out prey, right from the outset. Regardless of the combat prowess it may boast, I need an obedient servant, not a ravenous beast.
291290TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_483How revolting! And what a mess it makes of the cockpit.
292291TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_484Adjust the settings and prepare for another run! Fortunately, we have the next test subject ready and waiting...
293292TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_MECHANIC03980_000_485But sir, you agreed to release his family in exchange for his cooperation...
294293TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_486Ahahaha! Ahahahahahahaaaaaa!
295294TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALENSVANVARRO_000_487My, my! I never knew you had such a wonderful sense of humor! The great Valens van Varro, bargaining with savages? Ha! More fool him for trusting me in the first place!
296295TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SEVERA_000_490Leave Allie to me. Having cared for my mother for so long before being transferred away, I'd like to think I have developed suitable bedside manner.
297296TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_VALDEAULIN_000_495While I am painfully aware of the cruelty the Empire shows its enemies, even I am appalled to hear of how it treats its own. Warmachina that feed on the very lives of their pilots... I can scarcely imagine anything more heinous.
298297TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_500The majority of the VIIth Legion are sure to be stationed in the city of Werlyt, the heart of this occupied territory. Whether Alfonse is there with them remains to be seen.
299298TEXT_LUCKYW301_03980_SHADOWHUNTER_000_505According to Allie, another Weapon lies in wait, but where, we do not know. It stands to reason however, that if we were to find it, Alfonse would surely not be far away.