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qev092501_MSG0001 |
So you made it. Why am I not surprised?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0002 |
Who else'd have the stones to turn up for an experimental[ST:n ]Skell test flight? Stones in your head, I mean.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0003 |
You and Doug are the only ones crazy enough to even try.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0004 |
That's a horrible way to put it, Commander![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0005 |
I mean, sure, previous tests often involved[ST:n ]engine explosions and lots of fire...[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0006 |
And there was that one that went berserk[ST:n ]and crashed itself into the sea...[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0007 |
But that's all a perfectly natural part of the R&D process![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0008 |
...Right?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_JNK0010 |
Agree |
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qev092501_SEL0011 |
Say that such things are an[ST:n ]acceptable price to pay for science. |
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qev092501_JNK0020 |
Disagree |
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qev092501_SEL0021 |
Say that no project is worth such risk. |
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qev092501_MSG0009 |
Ho, she got you wrapped around[ST:n ]her itty-bitty finger, don't she?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0010 |
Doug, too. For all his grousin', that boy[ST:n ]just keeps comin' back for more.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0011 |
I don't get it. Must be addicted to the rush, I suppose.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0012 |
Commander, risking life and limb in the name of[ST:n ]science is a noble cause and its own reward![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0013 |
Yeah, yeah.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0014 |
Oh, come on, you too?![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0014_2 |
Risking life and limb in the name of science[ST:n ]is a noble cause and its own reward![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0015 |
Sure it is, and I'll be sure to tell that to Doug's next of kin.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0016 |
Anyway, enough chitchat.[ST:n ]Lin, why don't you walk 'em through it.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0017 |
Right.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0018 |
I've been mulling over why all my[ST:n ]flight-pack designs keep...blowing up.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0019 |
I think I've finally found the cause.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0020 |
Conventional Skells just don't have[ST:n ]the energy to provide enough lift.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0021 |
So I've taken a step back and redesigned a Skell from scratch.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0022 |
The result is an Integrated Flight-Capable Skell System![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0023 |
Or I.F.C.S.S. for short.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0024 |
Forget the stupid acronym. I financed this,[ST:n ]and I say we're calling it a Skell flight module. [ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0025 |
Oh, and did I mention I also got the[ST:n ]arms manufacturers on board to help out?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0026 |
Really?! You're the best, Commander![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0027 |
Yeah, well, that ain't the hard part.[ST:n ]We can't have any more failures, you hear me?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0028 |
This time, it's a sure thing, my friend.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0029 |
The two of us are taking part in development[ST:n ]to make certain of that.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0030 |
Isobe! Jajanni![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0031 |
Well, if the bigwigs at Sakuraba and C&C aren't worried,[ST:n ]I guess I shouldn't be either.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0032 |
Yes, although we do have a slight concern[ST:n ]regarding a lack of materials, don't we?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0033 |
How much concern we talking here?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0034 |
Well, our final check turned up one significant problem.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0035 |
As it stands now, our chances of success[ST:n ]are maybe...10 percent, you know?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0036 |
That ain't good. What if we fix this little problem?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0037 |
99.9999999 percent success. Right, Jajanni?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0038 |
Yes yes. Near perfect odds, aren't they?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0039 |
Then the answer's clear.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0040 |
Sorry to surprise you with this,[ST:n ]but can you go salvage the materials?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_JNK0030 |
Accept |
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qev092501_SEL0031 |
Say that you'll handle it. |
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qev092501_JNK0040 |
Decline |
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qev092501_SEL0041 |
Tell Commander Vandham that you're[ST:n ]no good at gathering missions. |
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qev092501_MSG0041 |
Awesome! I know you'll find them in no time.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0042 |
Aw, don't be so modest. You'll be fine![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0043 |
I'm sure you'll have them gathered in no time.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0044 |
All right then. Bring the materials back here[ST:n ]once you round them all up.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0045 |
Lin, you use this time for another final systems check.[ST:n ]This is our last shot at it.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0046 |
Understood, sir. I'm on it.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0046_2 |
I promise to get this big bucket of love[ST:n ]into the Miran skies before long![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0047 |
Welcome back! That was one hell of a maiden flight.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0049 |
She passed the test.[ST:n ]We'll get rolling on mass production ASAP.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0050 |
YESSS![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0050_2 |
This makes everything worth it![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0051 |
Sure, I put poor Doug through hell[ST:n ]and wound up wasting some rare materials...[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0052 |
But I had to do this. I had to make my dream a reality.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_JNK0050 |
Inquire |
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qev092501_SEL0051 |
Ask Lin why this was so important to her. |
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qev092501_JNK0060 |
Ponder |
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qev092501_SEL0061 |
Ask Lin how many failures she[ST:n ]experienced to reach this point. |
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qev092501_MSG0053 |
You know, before they died, my parents[ST:n ]began this as an independent research project.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0054 |
But they passed away before they could finish the design.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0055 |
That's how the flight pack got started.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0056 |
A device that can let any Skell fly still feels like science fiction.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0057 |
I can't imagine what possessed them[ST:n ]to even attempt such a thing.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0058 |
But I knew I had to finish what they started.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0059 |
I felt like I'd never be a worthy engineer if I didn't.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0060 |
So I called it my last homework assignment.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0061 |
Those are some big shoes to fill.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0062 |
You can rest assured that your folks would be proud as hell.[ST:n ]You know that, right?[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0063 |
Oof, I can't even begin to count how many Skells I've wrecked.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0064 |
I was told to stop about a million times along the way.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0065 |
For a while there, you were in a dead heat[ST:n ]with the local indigens.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0066 |
It was like a race to see who could take out[ST:n ]more Skells, and you were winning.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0067 |
But you were my champion with the higher-ups, Commander.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0068 |
You kept this project alive...[ST:n ]I can't thank you enough.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0069 |
I could see it in your eyes.[ST:n ]That look told me this wasn't just idle curiosity.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0070 |
You had the drive—all I did was bet on it.[ST:n ]And maaan did it ever pay off.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0071 |
You did good, kid.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0072 |
You too. Thanks for all your support.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_JNK0070 |
Enthuse |
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qev092501_SEL0071 |
Promise that you'll use the Skell flight module[ST:n ]to protect everyone in New LA. |
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qev092501_JNK0080 |
Worry |
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qev092501_SEL0081 |
Say that Skell pilots will likely[ST:n ]need advanced technical training. |
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qev092501_MSG0078 |
Damn straight![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0078_2 |
Once we get our people trained up on these,[ST:n ]those Ganglion are history![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0079 |
Hmm, true... I guess we'll have to incorporate[ST:n ]flight school into the Skell license program.[ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0080 |
Heh heh. I'll design a test that'll have[ST:n ]them new recruits beggin' for mercy![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0081 |
All right, enough jibber-jabber. It's time to get flyin'![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0082 |
With eyes in the sky, we'll track down[ST:n ]that damn Lifehold Core in no time![ST:wait ][ST:n ] |
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qev092501_MSG0083 |
We're not just making flight packs anymore—[ST:n ]we've redesigned a whole Skell from square one.[ST:wait ] |
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qev092501_MSG0084 |
A specialized flying Skell? You better believe[ST:n ]this flight module is the real damn deal.[ST:wait ] |
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qev092501_MSG0085 |
But things like this don't come cheap—or without[ST:n ]lofty expectations. If it doesn't pan out quick,[ST:n ]I might have to pull my support.[ST:wait ] |
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qev092501_MSG0086 |
So you gotta find a way to make it work.[ST:wait ] |
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qev092501_MSG0087 |
Well, it's time to take our little flying Skell[ST:n ]out for a spin.[ST:wait ] |
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qev092501_MSG0088 |
The future of BLADE rides with you and all that junk,[ST:n ]ya know?[ST:wait ] |
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qev092501_MSG0089 |
But if it proves feasible, it'll expand BLADE's reach[ST:n ]in ways we can't even begin to imagine.[ST:wait ] |