3 3 301 DialogEnable The light blue flame at the bottom of the transport craft burns up the debris on the landing site, creating a circular area for hovering.
4 4 301 The wind pressure generated by its hovering blows the clothes worn by the Construct sitting on the ground.
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6 6 301 1 Pilot This is Mother Goose-3. Sorry for the wait, Kamui. 1
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8 7 301 With his greatsword strapped to his back, Kamui stands up and smiles at the transport craft as it lands.
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11 10 301 1 Kamui You're later than usual. 2
12 11 301 Pilot Well, we encountered some interceptor drones upon entering the stratosphere. They didn't pose any threat, but they still delayed us on our way here from Babylonia. 1
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14 13 301 Kamui Huh? What are drones doing at that high of an altitude? 2
15 14 301 Pilot No idea. They showed low signs of corruption, so we mistook them for allies at first. 1
16 15 301 Kamui Ya don't say? 2
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18 17 301 Just as Kamui is about to board the transport craft, his smile fades into a more dignified expression.
19 18 301 Kamui ... 2
20 19 301 Kamui Hate to do this, but let's return to Babylonia before going to the next objective. 2
21 20 301 Pilot Huh? B-but... 1
22 21 301 The pilot wants to continue asking him, but when he sees Kamui's expression, he realizes he was not making these demands lightly.
34 33 301 Kamui What kind of mission has Wanshi been assigned? Why would he need to operate in stealth mode to avoid danger? 2
35 34 301 Chrome I'm not authorized to have access to the mission details. All I know is that Nikola dispatched members from each team on a top-secret mission. 1
36 35 301 Kamui Where are you now? 2
37 36 301 Chrome I'm in Babylonia on my way to the bridge. 1
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39 38 301 Kamui ...Why the long face, Captain? 2
40 39 301 Chrome Wha... Sorry, I've been worried. 1
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42 41 301 Kamui Relax. 2
43 42 301 Kamui No one knows how capable Wanshi is than you. 2
44 43 301 Chrome He's able to overcome any difficulty that comes his way. 1
45 44 301 Chrome And he's a natural at whatever he puts his mind to. 1
46 45 301 Kamui In other words, nothing stands in his way whenever he decides to get serious. 2
47 46 301 Kamui Even if something really happens, we'll save him. I don't wanna be the only one left to put up with your crap! 2
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49 48 301 Chrome Hehe... That goes both ways. 1
50 49 301 Chrome Sorry, I couldn't help but get a little nervous. This isn't the first time I've had to pull you guys out of all sorts of strange places. 1
51 51 301 Kamui Right, so as I was saying... 2
52 52 301 Kamui Just relax. Regardless of what the higher-ups have to say, our duties as Strike Hawk will stay the same. 2
58 58 301 AniZhuanchangEnd 1 Chrome Chrome, the Strike Hawk Captain, reporting in. 1
59 59 301 Chrome enters the bridge and gives the standard military salute to Hassen and Nikola standing in front of the holo-screen.
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62 62 301 1 Hassen turns and nods to Chrome. Nikola retains a dignified expression and stares at the screen in front of him.
63 63 301 Hassen Chrome, what brings you here at a time like this? 1
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66 66 301 1 Chrome I'm here on behalf of my team. 1
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69 69 301 1 Nikola ... 2
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72 72 301 1 Chrome I know I have no right to involve myself with top-secret missions. But as their Captain, I must be responsible for their lives. I have reason to believe they've encountered an unexpected threat. 1
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75 75 301 1 Hassen What are you trying to say? 1
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78 78 301 1 Chrome looks directly into Hassen's eyes and speaks solemnly.
79 79 301 Chrome I am here to request permission for Strike Hawk to carry out a rescue mission for Wanshi and the others dispatched on the top-secret mission. 1
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82 82 301 1 Nikola Nonsense! What do you think is the meaning of a military order? 2
83 83 301 After hearing Chrome's appeal, Nikola finally shifts his gaze away from the holo-screen in front of him to Hassen and Chrome.
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86 86 301 1 Chrome Military orders are missions that soldiers must obey, sir! 1
87 87 301 Chrome I do not object to your order. However, I stand here on behalf of those involved with the hope of minimizing our losses. 1
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90 90 301 1 Nikola You... 2
91 91 301 Right as Nikola is about to reprimand Chrome, Hassen stops him.
92 92 301 Hassen Hm? What makes you say that? 1
93 93 301 Nikola Hmph. 2
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96 96 301 1 Chrome Thank you for the opportunity, Mr. President. 1
97 97 301 Chrome I was dispatched on a low-risk mission to patrol and survey the Arctic Ocean. Combined with the local climate, it would be more reasonable to assign it to Arctic Fox, since they are better equipped for cold environments. 1
98 98 301 Chrome This top-secret mission surely plays important tactical significance to Babylonia. However, the spec ops members appear to have encountered an issue that has resulted in the necessity for a stealth evac. 1
99 99 301 Chrome I believe that is because the spec ops members have encountered an issue that is beyond their capabilities. 1
100 100 301 Chrome The failure of this operation is bound to hinder the process of recapturing Earth. Therefore, I highly advise dispatching additional personnel to conduct a rescue mission and complete the mission with a larger team. 1
101 101 301 Chrome I believe you two are also looking for candidates to form a rescue team. 1
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104 104 301 1 Nikola Correct, except not to conduct a rescue mission. Rather, we need to ensure that Babylonia acquires the necessary intel. 2
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107 107 301 1 Chrome Understood. I'm sure there are also certain criteria for selecting the personnel. 1
108 108 301 Chrome Most of the task force members have been dispatched to various places around the world to eradicate the Corrupted. 1
109 109 301 Chrome Kamui just so happens to have just completed his mission, and I am currently on standby in Babylonia. We can use the Chrome airdrop capsules to land on the surface at high speed whenever needed. So, I propose that we are the best candidates for this operation. 1
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112 112 301 1 Nikola Impossible. This is a conflict of interest, and your personal biases will only doom the mission to failure. 2
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115 115 301 1 Chrome We may be weapons... but we were once humans. 1
116 116 301 Chrome Each Strike Hawk possesses strong combat ability and synergy unmatched by other members. 1
117 117 301 Chrome Whether in terms of execution ability or efficiency, Strike Hawk is the best choice. 1
118 118 301 Chrome I'm not saying this out of inflated self-confidence, but a combination of practical considerations. 1
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120 120 301 After Chrome finishes speaking, a long silence fills the bridge. Hassen nods to Nikola, then looks at Chrome and says—
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123 123 301 1 Hassen You just mentioned the airdrop capsules. We're currently running trials on a new model that we've recently developed. We can't guarantee its safety, though. 1
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126 126 301 1 Chrome Understood. 1
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129 129 301 1 Hassen Well, it seems like you have already made up your mind. 1
130 130 301 Nikola But did you stop to consider why the Arctic Ocean survey mission was assigned to you in the first place? 2
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133 133 301 1 Chrome Because there are a few issues there that only I can solve. 1
134 134 301 Chrome If that is the case, then I will immediately resume the survey mission and rendezvous with Arctic Fox once I complete this mission. 1
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137 137 301 1 Hassen I heard Asimov say that the modifications to your frame are still in the trial phase. Continuous high-intensity operations put a lot of strain on it. 1
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140 140 301 1 Chrome The impact is minimal based on past experiences. Not to mention, this will give me an opportunity to put it to the test and see what requires further optimization. 1
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143 143 301 1 Nikola Hmph, you can't just talk of big game. Young people always over promise and under deliver. Instead, there is nothing but a dismal end. 2
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146 146 301 1 Nikola looks at Chrome and is met with a firm gaze.
147 147 301 Chrome I'm betting Langston Smith's name on it. 1
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150 150 301 1 Nikola ... 2
151 151 301 Hassen Well, then. 1
152 152 301 Nikola Hmph, looks like you haven't forgotten who you are. 2
153 153 301 Hassen Looks like we can't possibly turn you down now. 1
154 154 301 Nikola The coordinates have been sent to your terminal. Don't let us down. 2
