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For these primary reasons, we have selected the 586, as well as the rest of

Nordlicht, for the mission to destroy the Morpho.

After a long and difficult deliberation, this is my formal decision as Western

Theater Commander.

And despite your station, you must realize even you don't have the right to

overrule... You can stop right there. I was prepared for it.

But I still want to know one thing first.

Yes?

General.

This doesn't happen to be a year -late attempt at a disinfection, does it?

There's no way those children, especially just the five of them, can

through Legion -controlled territory not without major trouble.

If I may briefly refresh you on the history, a few of the officers had said

right when we took them in that it was better to eliminate them to ensure the

safety and the future of the dear Federacy.

And you were one of them, as you perhaps recall.

You wish to protect what you care about. I would never deny you that right.

However, this is a nation firmly built on justice.

Communication is the cornerstone of humanity.

For us, the default of violence, to have our way before attempting to use words,

is unacceptable.

So I'm asking you now directly.

Can you assure me this isn't what it looks like?

Yes, of course.

But still, I would like to hear your thoughts.

Thoughts on what?

It's not like they're poor helpless children. They're monsters born from the

madness of the battlefield.

Would you be willing to take them into your beloved homeland?

Is that really what you think the Federacy should represent?

As you just said, of course. Those are my ideals, as well as the ideals of the

nation I so proudly lead.

I am speaking as a representative of the entire Federacy, after all.

I am in charge of executing my duties with the utmost honor, integrity and

dignity.

Yes, sir. Understood.

We'll be right back.

Thank you.

Oh no, it's pitch black in here.

You'll do damage to your eyes.

I'm not willing to listen to useless alternative plans, Krita. I know.

So I have a suggestion.

And it's kind of important, so hear me out. The reason you kept Nordlicht split

up into smaller platoons this entire time was to keep the rest of the

from realizing and thus acting upon their own strength.

Wasn't it, Richard?

About the Republic weapons we captured.

They were juggernauts, weren't they?

If you had seen the full combat logs on those monsters, you would do the same

thing.

A blade that cuts too well will either be avoided or overused until it falls

apart. But no matter what, it's going to finish poorly.

In the end, your fears were a self -fulfilling prophecy, though.

Well, don't get too attached to them. Even if we ever so kindly took all those

kids in, they would never forget the battlefield.

Trust me. I don't know about that.

After all, they're still only teenagers. They're not entirely cynical.

Right now, they're not used to their new environment.

They just want to protect themselves.

However, though, someday they'll likely come to understand this country much

better, and long to regain the things that have been stolen from them. Also,

regardless, even if they ultimately sue the life spent on the battlefield, it

should be their decision to make, and I'm gonna have to wait until then.

However many years it takes.

Do you have any duty to go that far?

Certainly. It's our natural need and instinct to try and save our fellow

as you would a drowning puppy or any creature in trouble.

And you think a bloody blade forged and honed in war can know the way of the

human heart?

We have made the very same bet in the past, remember?

Incidentally, I won that bet.

Yet, unfortunately, you didn't get to keep those winnings. They went straight

the Legion.

Yes.

Rita, you simply see the dead in those kids.

It's no more than that.

You see what you'll never be able to regain.

So what? Is that bad?

If you're truly concerned, that'll make this easier.

You know how enormous my Regan Leaf's mission is gonna be. Those slow helos

totally inadequate.

Just give me permission to use it.

It, huh?

I never believed I'd live to see the day that someone has the stones to open the

sealed door.

Sometimes longevity has its benefits.

Did he say the sealed door?

That's what some people have taken to calling it. If it's sealed, then it's

very good reason. Maybe we should leave it alone.

No, we're opening it.

What kind of freaky place is this?

We're standing inside an old Imperial Air Force hangar. It was built for a

prototype. Yeah, but a prototype of what? Are we talking about a plane here?

Right. All test flights were done, and it was due for mass production when the

war started. And the base was temporarily abandoned until we could

someday. But this place is right next to the border.

I guess the Legion wasted no time in taking over the area.

Why is it built underground?

A number of reasons. It's safer from bombing this way, for one thing.

It also means the Legion never managed to plant their filthy roots in it.

Everyone, meet the XC -1 Noxerer, a prototype ground effect vehicle.

Be very quiet, though. It's still fast asleep.

That thing can fly, huh? Wait, ground effect vehicle?

Yes. A plane that utilizes ground effect, which occurs when you hover

above the ground to fly. It can get you to the Morpho far faster than those

slotting transport helicopters ever could.

Hey, uh, I'm not sure, but I think I heard you say right above the ground.

heard right, and by that I mean it's literally a measure of just a few

That's it. It flies considerably lower than a cruise missile, making it much

harder for radar and AA missiles to track.

That's the power of the Noxerer.

That's like the worst name I've ever heard.

It's old vampire lore from the feathery southeast region.

The Noxair arises from its grave and threateningly wanders the graveyard

dragging its accursed shadow behind it.

And then it goes and rings the church bell. That really is a nasty name for

aircraft. Hey, wait a second. We're going to slam into buildings if we're

flying a few meters off the ground. This mission takes place in former imperial

territory. We have all the geographic data. The Legion doesn't construct towns

or homes, so don't worry, we'll be fine.

But then what about all of the Legion?

We avoid them, of course.

Lieutenant Nozen can do that, right?

I can tell you their location, yeah.

But will it really work?

This thing can't exactly turn on a dime, so we'll have problems if we get

ambushed. But the Three Country Alliance will be handling most of the enemies.

We don't really have cause to worry.

Wow, impressive.

And then what?

Let's say we do make it to the Morpho.

Once we're there, can we actually win?

And even if we do, we're still in the middle of enemy territory.

How - we get out and get back here?

Well, that's... It doesn't matter how we get back if we don't annihilate the

Morpho first.

Yeah, but can't you see... Are you just going to completely ignore it?

You certainly don't need me to tell you what the outcome would be.

Having said that, you seem to take for granted that this aircraft flies.

Who's gonna pilot this thing?

Well, who else would it be?

It's me.

What do you think?

That's not funny.

Come on, who is it really? I just told you, I will.

I'm serious, guys.

You're joking. That's ridiculous.

It's really me.

Hey, Frederica. Not leaving.

You are, and I came because I heard you were throwing a tantrum about it.

It's not a tantrum. Like it or not, I'm a member of Nordlik, too.

Why do I have to be the only one to leave?

It wouldn't even be allowed anyway, you know. I did mention something about

mascots being hostages, or have you forgotten already?

I'm sure the president's daughter would get a pass.

I don't get it. Why all of a sudden is this your point of view?

You're the one who said... that nobody else has the right to decide or dictate

how you live, remember?

That's right, I said that.

I also said it's best not to get involved in someone's death if you don't

to.

Besides... I remember its voice perfectly.

I don't need you or anyone else to show me.

It should be the...

to greet us. You managed to survive the awful battles in the 86th district after

all. If you go through with a plan like this, you'll die.

I'll handle it from here on out.

I'm sorry you won't. I know it's true you can see your knight, but you can't

the other Legion.

If you go in, you and everyone else will die.

Tell me why.

Why are you so insistent upon sending us back to the rear?

I thought you wanted us to kill your knight.

Or maybe.

The truth is, you don't really want to see him dead at all.

I see. Just head home.

And forget all about it.

You don't want to end up like me, right?

Oh, you're such a hypocrite. Who are you talking to?

You followed your own brother onto the battlefield and finally put him to rest.

but I'm not your knight.

See him and me if you like.

But I don't want to be forced to join you in your regret and atonement, so

stop.

I'm amazed Frederica decided not to go. I didn't think she could be convinced.

Actually, I don't think it went like that.

She's locked up in her room and she won't even come out long enough to see

off. She's the only one who's getting left behind. I'd be slightly pissed,

He's not going to the rear.

Doesn't matter what she is.

Hey, you guys!

It's time to go! Get on board! Come on, move it!

All right.

Let's go.

Yeah. Okay.

Why are you yawning?

Most normal people are still asleep at this hour. It's not a nap on the plane.

can never sleep on planes. Let's get going.

Good luck with this. I honestly hope it doesn't need to get used out there.

Everybody strapped in?

Yes, ma 'am.

You really weren't kidding about flying this thing.

We have no other choice.

Most of the old Air Force pilots that we knew died in combat. And for every one

of the test flights, the only person who ever flew this thing anyway was me.

I know.

You mentioned being a former Air Force pilot.

I sure did, but you sound as though you totally forgot until now, Lieutenant.

Which means I bet you probably forgot what else I told you before then.

I'm opposed to kids like you, with their whole lives still ahead of them, going

out to fight in a war.

To all you 86s.

Fighting to the end here is your source of pride. Maybe even your identity.

But I'm not giving up on this either.

Let me be clear. If you're going to fight to the end, then it's even more

incumbent on me to fight.

Right alongside you.

The country you've traveled so far to reach is far from anything resembling a

utopia. But I want you to remember this.

Not one person in this country wants you to meet your deaths in battle.

More than anything, we want you to stay alive.

That goes for me, the division commander, and the rest of the unit.

And me too, of course.

Hey, guys, long time no see.

How's everybody getting along?

Huh? What are you doing?

I'm here to cheer you on, of course. I mean, you're talking to the highest

-ranking officer in the Federation Army.

All of the Federation's good citizens.

Its territory and its neighbors are in danger.

It's the least I can do.

Especially since you five are the core of this mission.

Yes.

Nordlicht's planned success in this operation will determine the fate of the

Federacy, the surrounding countries, and humanity itself.

So bear that in mind.

As for the Morpho, make sure you annihilate it.

We know you can do it.

Roger.

This is your highest priority mission.

Come back here alive, all of you.

We will do our best, sir, but... Yeah, we can't promise anything.

That's not good enough.

You need to return no matter what.

You'll fight to the end, yes?

Therefore, you must survive till the end of the war.

It's that simple.

So then, you all have to come back to us.

That's right.

Come back to us no matter what.

All right. We are going to burn this world down until it's

smoke and ash.

Mr. President.

Yes. Well.

Let's get started.

Comrades, please, attention.

The Western Cedar forces will begin a full -scale march into Legion -held

territory only moments from now. This will determine not only the fate of the

Federal Republic of Gea, but also those of the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, as

well as the Alliance of Fallen. Not to mention many other vulnerable

nations, whose inevitable cries for help we haven't even heard yet.

This is the greatest mission in the history of mankind.

Together, every one of you make up the mighty shield that defends your beloved

homeland and the powerful sword that will cut open a future for humanity.

We will be a symbol of justice for the world.

Remember, keep our victories close to your heart and commence your advance

bravely, valiantly.

Mission begins now.

Fire! Fire! Fire!

Let's

go,

soldiers. It's now or never.

And... At best!

Reporting both flywheels 1 and 2 active.

Temp transformer operating normally.

Initiating cooling of catapult rails.

All coolant units operating at 23 % and rising steadily.

Open in canopy.

Now deploying catapult rail.

All joint locks likewise deployed.

Now. Knobster, officially prepared for takeoff.

I've been waiting for this forever.

You pieces of scrap.

They're mobile.

Phase one complete.

We've lured the Legion Vanguard out of position.

Now moving.

Straight to phase two, sir.

She wants HQ to lay with her HQ.

Not sir -er. You are cleared for takeoff.

Roger that.

Okay. Here we go.

Doctor, deploy!

This is much scarier than I thought it would be.

I want to find who thought of this and ask them if they're completely out of

their freaking mind.

Oh, wow.

It's an honor to have you say that.

I thought nothing could scare you.

We're about a thousand kilometers away. Enjoy our nine or so minutes in the sky

while you can.

Noxiver has successfully taken off.

And is proceeding as planned.

Damage report.

This battle's not over yet.

If you have something you want to protect, then fight for it. Now raise

heads up and get in there!

The Federacy troops aren't moving.

Stay with it. Just hang in there a little longer. And then, those sickening

little 86 punks will bail out.

Finally.

Goddammit, we're gonna win!

Hell yeah.

If we blow up the morphode a bit...

Then we win, right?

We have to live up to their expectations.

Yeah, I guess so.

If they're working that hard.

Yeah.