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Ky considers the idea dangerous and tries to stop Chipp, but only ends up gettin
g lectured by Chipp for not having power to back up his leadership.
Chipp runs in the direction of Japan afterwards (with Ky wondering why he's goin
g on foot).
[October 25th, 2187 (Nightmare Theater) 6:06 p.m.]
---Axl Low finds himself in Bedman's Nightmare Theater, and ends up learning tha
t he is a great person of interest to Bedman.
Bedman fully intends to kill Axl and eliminate his threat (since he claims to kn
ow of the "Original Man's" plan to use Axl as a messenger).
But before Bedman can finish Axl off... Axl gets sucked in to another time frame
(by I-No's 'Time net').
Bedman is shocked to find out that someone was able to 'break in' to his theater
, but claims it's just a 'new possibility' he allowed to happen.
[October 26th, 2187 (Japan Colony*) 9:17 a.m.]
---May seems intent on confronting Ramlethal but Chipp stops her and makes a poi
nt of showing how much she's worried her ship-mates.
Chipp later agrees to travel on her airship with her to Japan (since it also see
ms he didn't know where Ramlethal was located).
(*The Japanese Colony may not necessarily be the location she meets Chipp in, as
they were en-route to the real Japan).
[October 26th, 2187 (Neo Newyork) 11:17 a.m.]
---Ky comes to pick Sol up, but Sol is spoiling for a fight, unwilling to wait f
or Ky's backup to arrive and help diffuse the situation with Ramlethal.
Afterwards, Sol mentions he 'feels something', which it seems Ky and Sin were bo
th able to sense as well.
Ky takes Sol and Sin to Japan to confront Ramlethal.
[October 26th, 2187 (Nightmare Theater) 6:06 p.m.*]
---Bedman drags Sol in to his Nightmare Theater as a means of delaying him from
his 'earlier than scheduled' encounter with Ramlethal.
This is so that the Conclave can finish their preparations for a trap they plan
to set for Sol.
But Bedman reveals he isn't working under the Conclave's orders... just who is h
is 'human' client?
[October 26th, 2187 (Nightmare Theater) 6:06 p.m.*] <<Bedman
---*Paradoxically, Bedman drags Ramlethal Valentine in to his
to inform her that she has a more important role to play than
but points out that making the world her enemy may not be the
hieve his plans (implying he has other plans for her, despite
Arcade End>>
Nightmare Theater
she realises,
right method to ac
his Client).
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 11:01 a.m.] <<I-No Arcade End Part 1>>
---I-No confronts Ramlethal Valentine for what seems like one of many attempts s
he seems to have made on Ramlethal's life.
This time, however, it seems I-No cannot kill Ramlethal (much less stop Babylon
from being destroyed)...
This seems to indicate to her that 'something' has changed in the Timeline after
so many failed attempts to change the Future.
I-No decides to head to the year 2192 to wait for events to unfold...
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 1:55 p.m.*] <<Chipp Arcade End>>
---Chipp confronts Ramlethal (along with May) but is too late to stop the carnag
e.
Though he seems somewhat out of his depth, he isn't going to give up here!
(This ending seems to be non-canonical silliness. BUSHIDOOOO!)
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 1:55 p.m.*] <<May Arcade End>>
---May confronts Ramlethal (with Chipp in tow) too late, only to be called Japa
nese.
Not only is this a startling revelation to May, but when she questions Ramlethal
's actions against humanity,
she learns that being Japanese is considered something like a disease to the res
t of humanity and therefore 'useful' to the Valentines.
(This ending seems more canonical than Chipp's.)
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 2:03 p.m.] <<Potemkin Arcade End>>
---Potemkin finds himself in Japan only to wind up right where Ramlethal wanted
him.
She wastes no time to tell him of the trap he was placed in.
While the chaos ensues in Babylon, Gabriel contacts Potemkin in order to retriev
e him.
(This ending seems non-canoncial with exception to Potemkin's extraction.)
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 2:12 p.m.] <<Zato Arcade End>>
---Though Zato is late to stop what has started in Babylon, he confronts Ramleth
al briefly but then decides to leave.
Turning back, he questions her reason for calling all of humanity (except for hi
mself) a 'redundancy/imitation'.
She says it does not matter, but Zato has already confirmed his choice to protec
t Millia. (This part of Zato's story may not be canonical).
Once Babylon is destroyed, Zato realizes he may not be able to do anything on hi
s own, sinful though his past may be.
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 2:35 p.m.*] <<Ky Arcade End>>
---Ky confronts Ramlethal (along with Sol and Sin) but learns everything was a t
rap to lure them away from the Cradle's activation.
Ky mentions knowing something about 'what that girl said to him was true' and wo
ndering what the Conclave's response is,
to Sol's surprise, wondering just what Ky knows...
[October 28th, 2187 (Japan's Ruins) 2:35 p.m.*] <<Sol Arcade End>>
---Sol confronts Ramlethal (along with Ky and Sin) trying to learn what Ramletha
l's true objective was with Babylon specifically.
Ramlethal soon reveals it was all a trap to lure him, Ky, and Sin away from the
Cradle, which destroys Babylon on cue.
Sol suddenly begins to sense 'Another Valentine' which prompts Ky's response and
Sol's query...
But before Sol can speak to Ky, Ramlethal attacks him with full intent on self-d
estructing, as she percieves Sol as a threat to 'Mother'...
(Canonical Ending that continues in Story Mode Proper).
[October 28th, 2187 (Illyria Castle War Room) ??:??]
---Leo Whitefang and a team of Operators monitor the chaos in Babylon, trying to
figure out what is going on.
Leo is put through to Ky Kiske to get more information on the situation but it s
eems things are turning for the worse.
---(Japan Ruins) Ky decides to deploy "Elphelt Valentine" at the last moment to
save Sol, circumventing Leo's position and objections.
Elphelt deploys from Ky's ship and uses a restriction to bind Ramlethal's powers
, preventing her from self-destructing along with Sol.
Sol prompty subdues her and the two are soon taken aboard Ky's ship for question
ing. Sol and Sin follow suit.
---(War Room) The Cradle disappears after its activation while more data is gath
ered by Leo and his crew.
[October 28th, 2187 (A Dream) ??:??]
---Bedman muses about Sol Badguy and his inability to escape 'being human' and t
he technology he used to stay human in form.
Bedman claims to know exactly 'what' Sol truly is... but is interrupted by his '
Client'.
They muse about Sol's role as a 'Protagonist' but before that the Conclave must
act.
His 'Client' insists he continue to act as the Director of this 'Farce' with the
Valentines.
[October 28th, 2187 (Babylon Airspace) 3:15 p.m.]
---News reports cover the resulting cataclysm in Babylon.
The events and resulting ashfall in the city seem connected to St. Elmo's Fire a
ccording to the report.
UN appears to be discussing deployment of O.P.U.S. units in to actual combat.
Opuses are Man-made Super Soldiers built under the instruction of the Sanctus Po
puli (being deployed mainly in Illyria).
After the events of the Baptism 13 Incident (Baptisma 13 / GG2) Opuses were deve
loped to contend with future Valentine / Vizuel attacks.
They were distributed under Maximus Ariels' supervision (the Holy Pope of the Co
nclave).
Meanwhile, on Ky's Airship (Royal Fleet One) Ky, Sin, and Sol discuss the situat
ion and why the media can't know the truth...
The topic goes to Sin asking about what St. Elmo's Fire is, namely a Lightning B
olt Phenomenon that happens once every 13 years in Autumn (around Thanksgiving).
(For Timeline's sake, that's: 2174, 2161, 2148, 2135, 2122, 2109, 2096, 2083, 20
70, 2057, 2044, 2031, 2018, 2005, 1992...)
Apparently it saved the Sacred Order once by hitting a group of dangerous Gears,
killing them instantly.
In truth, St. Elmo's Fire has enough energy to destroy an entire city... it's be
cause of this that Illyria Castle was built as a Lightning Rod to protect its pe
ople.
---[Leo's Office] Meanwhile, Leo Whitefang has a discussion with U.S. President
Vernon, he expresses concern about the populace's awareness of the situation.
They discuss how the media has handled the situation, as well as the past Presid
ent (Erica Bartholomew)'s speech and how it empowered the people.
They also discuss the Cradle and what it is exactly... and how Ky Kiske is going
to handle the Valentines, given his unpredictable behavior of late.
---[Desert Wasteland] Slayer is with Venom and Millia (who seem to have parted w
ays with Zato for some reason),
and they begin talks about what to do with the information they recently obtaine
d on the Conclave... given the global threat it poses.
They discuss Leon Mining of the Post-War Administration Bureau (who apparently s
till has influence in Illyria) but he is ruled out due to his connection to the
Conclave.
America and the Federation of China are possibilities, but they decide the best
course is to contact Ky Kiske as soon as possible.
...Before that, however... they are suddenly attacked by Bedman!
[October 29th, 2187 (Royal Fleet One Guest Quarters) ??:?? a.m.]
---Elphelt awakens and says something really strange that sounds just like somet
hing Ramlethal was programmed to say.
She's shocked to discover everyone (Sol, Sin, and Ky) have heard her talking in
her sleep.
Ky explains to Sol that Elphelt appeared to him nearly a month ago (September) a
nd warned him of the coming events.
Her initial objective seemed to be a program ordering her to marry a Death Metal
singer, but her head reacted to the situation.
Her "self" awakened and she was privy to all the information about Ramlethal...
Seeing as she didn't want other humans to die (even though her would-be husband
ran away)
She sought out Ky Kiske because only he would believe she was a Valentine.*
(*Note this is a subroutine in Elphelt's programming meant to get her to blend i
n with other humans and get close to Sol*)
Elphelt seems to have a power that allows her to locate other people she's been
in contact with as per her mission.
Sol notes that Ky has a lot of patience for this sort of thing than he himself d
oes.
Ky confirms that he bio-scanned Elphelt to confirm she is not human.
Elphelt states that she cannot defy her programming, though she makes up a false
theory as to why that would be (which is a hint as to what lies ahead).
Sol suddenly harshly tells Elphelt to 'drop the human act'...
She responds that she can't help it as she was programmed to 'act human' to infi
ltrate society without causing problems.
Elphelt was the enhancement over the previous 'first generation' Valentine (of G
G2) who couldn't understand emotions.
Elphelt also states that Ramlethal probably has emotions too, but they are hidde
n away.
Ky states that the reason Elphelt is in his custody is because his security has
been compromised.
Ky then reveals that the Conclave is in control of the Cradle, the device that d
estroyed Babylon.
Elphelt says that at one point she learned of the Conclave's objective to take o
ver the world... but isn't sure of the details of that plan.
Elphelt restates that the Valentines objective is simply to activate the Cradle,
and she knows nothing further than that.
Elphelt regrets that no one believed her sooner, then she could've saved the peo
ple in Babylon.
Suddenly they learn that Ramlethal is causing a ruckus on the ship...
[Interrogation Room] Arriving on the scene it's clear Ramlethal can easily thras
h all the Opuses that were guarding her.
Ramlethal decides to destroy the ship and kill anyone on it... but is suddenly s
topped by Elphelt who halts her powers.
The two confront eachother for a brief moment, but Sol interrupts them with a th
reat of his own if they don't answer his questions.
Instead... they hit an impasse as Ramlethal is unwilling to speak to anyone...
However, Sin has plans to speak to Ramlethal and Elphelt on his own terms...
[Elsewhere, within a Dream]
Bedman seems to be excited, having to fight so many opponents at once.
His "client" says that smile reminds her of his sister.
Bedman's gaze grows cold as she mentions it... then she quickly apologizes.
Bedman says it's okay, and was surprised to know his client even cared about "De
lilah".
She asks if Delilah is the force driving his actions...
He says yes, and the reason he must turn this world in to a world of absolutes.
His client says it's almost within their grasp.
Bedman talks about the pace at which his story will inevitably play out, accordi
ng to him.
He is very satisfied with the "current cast" this time (a possible reference to
alternate timelines?)
Bedman goes on to phase two of the plan...
[Illyria War Room*] (The Date May be an error for this event*)
A massive heat source is detected over the Black Sea... it's the Cradle.
Major Lyle of the Istanbul Battalion (along with the Cyprus Platoon) decides to
confront the Cradle directly... disobeying orders.
His and his men's lives appear to be forfeit for their actions, in order to obta
in more data on the Cradle.
It appears the Cradle is protected by Absolute Defense: Felion.
The price was high, but it appears there were survivors (namely the Opus).
Afterwards, it dawns on Leo that they were in fact recording all that data durin
g the incident.
He decides to strike it from the record, whiping out the main data, and personal
ly deliver it to Ky Kiske over a private channel...
It seems Lyle was under Ky's command at one point during the Baptisma 13 Campaig
n, which would explain his disobeying orders.
Ky apologizes, saying he hides nothing without giving it good thought.
Leo hands over the data he recorded, but also requests Ky contact Zepp.
It seems they need President Gabriel's full cooperation on this.
[Royal Fleet One - Interrogation Room]
Sin tries his hand at interrogating Ramlethal, but he isn't so good at it.
But in fact his goal is to get Ramlethal to laugh.
Sin creates a Magehound to keep Ramlethal company... but it bites her finger and
isn't exactly agreeable to her.
Outside the room, Sol says Sin should quit... his reason being that it wouldn't
be possible to reason with something that isn't human.
Sin replies to him saying there's nothing wrong with 'not being human' or being
'artificial'.
Sol is concerned that Elphelt will betray them as well.
Sin says he's just being paranoid and that it'll happen when it happens, but so
long as "communication" is there, things can work out somehow.
Sin points out that being a grumpy, lonely, Bounty Hunter sounds just like Sol.
Sin chides him for not even trying to make friends and that his world view is pr
etty narrow.
Ky notes the situation and remarks that even Sin says remarkable things at times
...
Sol remarks that "That Man" said the same thing...
And then thinks back on the sad possibility that he's trying to turn Sin in to h
imself.
Ky tells him not to worry, that Sin understands him.
[The Tea Room]
---The Conclave remark that their pursuers haven't found them yet.
Because of their ploy to pull Ky Kiske away from the Capital, the country's mili
tary is having trouble responding to them.
They mention agents of Zato and the King are drawing near...
They remark that if this "plan" should fail, it would mark the End of Humanity.
Their goal appears to be to fulfill the requirements of the "Universal Will".
Libraria appears to feel guilt over their actions, but Chronus is concerned huma
nity will never "evolve" and cling to its roots.
The "Universal Will" deems humanity unfit for inheriting the next generation.
This appears to be why the "Universal Will" has created something else...
Humans have however earned the right to "escape" this elimination process... tho
ugh it be a battle with "God".
[May Ship II]
Johnny has just returned from his visit with Dr. Faust only to learn that May ha
s run away...
From fear that she might get everyone else sick from her "disease" of being Japa
nese that she learned from speaking to Ramlethal Valentine.
Johnny is more shocked that May fought that monster Ramlethal on her own...
April explains that Chipp Zanuff agreed to go looking for her in the meantime.
At first Johnny blames himself for leaving her alone...
But afterwards Johnny immediately sets out to go find her!
[China, Western Region --- Foothills]
Chipp is running across the landscape... he appears to be looking for a girl, bu
t is contacted by Answer.
Answer reveals he finished his report on the Cradle and wants Chipp to look at i
t...
Babylon appears to be a Disaster Zone... but Answer hopes what Chipp is doing no
w is important.
Chipp reminds him of their objective to never overlook suffering (as his Manifes
to).
[Suspension Bridge in the Mountains]
---May is lost and lonely, starting to regret her decision of leaving her family
...
The bridge begins to break, but just as she's about to fall, Chipp arrives and s
aves her.
Chipp takes her to a nearby forest and builds a fire... grumbling about wasting
his time when he has important stuff to do.
May is surprised to learn Chipp was asked to go looking for her... but more surp
ised he didn't go to Babylon like he said he would do earlier.
Chipp advises her that running away was a bad idea... saying that her world is h
er friends.
Even if she has a disease... it's not her problem alone to solve.
Chipp says no choice is without consequences, selfish or not... just being with
friends is more important.
He also says that everyone has a world where someone in that world is important
to them.
So choosing to be with whom you value most is just as important, and there's alw
ays a place for people.
When the topic goes to May's age... Chipp is shocked and replies "AMAZING GEISHA
!"
[Nightfall]
It's getting dark, but May has yet to be found... Johnny decides to head in to t
he mountains despite lack of rest.
Chipp comes back with May and a happy reunion ensues.
May expresses her fears... but even so she doesn't want to leave the crew.
As it turns out, Faust was able to quickly find them...
As to the reason Faust sought them out instead of them going back to him is as h
e explains to Johnny:
He gives May a prescription and medicine and tells Johnny she must take it perio
dically in small doses...
If they run out, they are to take her to a legitmate doctor who can fix the drug
s needed.
Faust apologizes and says he was unable to learn the root cause of her symptoms
and could only come up
with a stopgap treatment.
Faust keeps what he knows a secret, but tells Johnny that if he tells him any mo
re it could put him in danger.
It appears the Japanese have a secret that no one would ever suspect.
Faust appears to be seeking out "someone" in order to learn more about this secr
et.
He tells Johnny to not lie for his sake and simply say he refused to answer the
question.
Last but not least... do NOT under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES let May near the Colony!
...Suddenly their conversation is interrupted... by Bedman...
And he appears to have carried an unconscious Millia, Venom, and Slayer with him
.
Chipp stares him down, but Slayer warns him that he's there to capture anyone wh
Leo Whitefang suspects the Conclave are involved with the Cradle.
Ky notes in particular the use of "Absolute Defense: Felion"...
Felion is a specialized Magic technique that is exclusive to the Sanctus Populi.
Only those in the presence of Maximus Ariels (the Pope) and members of the Concl
ave can use the spell.
...This confirms Ky's suspicions that Leo is being watched and did not wish to s
peak to Ky directly about the matter.
It's also the reason Leo wishes for Ky to go to Zepp, where there can be no pryi
ng eyes or ears.
Ky connects a line to Zepp and orders the ship to turn around the double back th
ere.
[October 29th, 2187 (The Backyard) ??:??]
Axl Low has appeared in the "Integrated Point" that I-No sent him to.
She follows after him and directs him to speak to "That Man" (despite his timid
reluctance).
Axl describes being inside the Backyard like his body is "heavy" and his head "f
eels weird".
It appears "That Man" created a field within the Backyard so that humans can dwe
ll there without feeling particularly distressed in the density.
Axl is surprised to know that "That Man" is actually INSIDE the Backyard of all
things...though he admits the term "seems familiar somehow".
Not many people get to see "That Man" face to face in this place it seems, so Ax
l should feel lucky.
Axl wonders why when he spoke to I-No that the "message" wasn't delivered...
It seems the "Message" (from the "Original Man") was coded only for "That Man" t
o hear.
I-No says that only Axl can "say" the message, and only to "That Man".
Before I-No begins to lose her patience with Axl... "That Man" speaks to her, sa
ying that she has returned.
"That Man" politely introduces himself, apologizing for Axl's rough trip to get
there (though Axl is more nervous about it).
"That Man" says he already knows a lot about Axl and that he's broken many Laws
of Physics.
To the point, "That Man" asks Axl for the message...
Axl, fumbling for words... finally says the message... but a weird noise comes o
ut of his mouth, to his own surprise.
The words appear to be completely coded.
"That Man" responds to the message saying "So it's true... "
I-No asks him if he knows the Conclave's objective...
To which he replies "everything makes sense... even the farce of (unsealing Just
ice in the first GG)".
"That Man" says they've fallen a bit behind... swearing to stop Chronus (of the
Conclave).
Axl asks if he's allowed to go home now... but before that...
"That Man" wishes to show his gratitude for Axl's help.
Axl says he's in a bit of a hurry... but "That Man" insists on giving him at lea
st Tea and some Sweets.
He claims he made them in the Backyard... so their taste can only be "found" her
e.
Axl stops him for a moment and asks him if he is the one who created Justice and
instigated the Crusades.
"That Man" is silent for a moment... but then admits it's the truth.
Axl's surprised that he doesn't look to be the "evil" sort.
Axl tries to apologize and runs away (yet somehow can't seem to find an Exit).*
I-No makes a comment that maybe The Gearmaker should be a little "scarier"...
"That Man" is surprised by the remark.
*It's assumed I-No showed Axl the way out... or sent him to another time???
The idea of being called Friends excites Elphelt... and she feels really happy a
t the idea.
[November 1st, 2187 (Zepp -- President's Office) ??:??]
---Ky meets with President Gabriel of Zepp and tries to introduce Sol, but it se
ems Gabriel knows Sol already.
King Leo seems to have already briefed Gabriel of the situation, and only his in
ner circle of people know of Ky's arrival.
It seems Gabriel has another guest he'd like Ky to meet, whom they may find... i
nteresting.
This person appears to have a message for Ky specifically.
Gabriel appears to know what Ky came here to discuss, and this message pertains
to that.
Because this is 'no ordinary guest' Gabriel states he wishes to be present durin
g the meeting (for security).
The Guest turns out to be none other than Zato=ONE... returned from the grave!
Zato says he did indeed die... but came back through the machinations of the Con
clave.
Zato appears to know what the Conclave intends to do with the "Cradle".
Sol questions why they even let Zato in to a place like this...
Gabriel says he is aware, but they let him in regardless...
The subject turns to Sol, as even more questionable... since only the King was i
nvited to this meeting.
Sol ignores the question and instead asks Gabriel to prove Zato's not working fo
r the Conclave.
Zato has no rebuttal, however, due to the time-sensitiveness of the situation, t
hat question will have to wait.
Instead, Zato states that they do not know when the Conclave's plan will be comp
lete.
Zepp apparently had intel that stated the Conclave were working on the Resurrect
ion Art for some time now...
But they do not know why Zato was chosen as the test subject.
Ky decides to listen to what Zato has to say... so Zato gets direct and to the p
oint:
The Conclave controls the Cradle with the intent of controlling the world in an
absolute sense.
...And inside the Cradle... the God of Destruction, Justice (Hakaishin).
Sol is surprised... and even Gabriel is surprised... though not shocked.
Zato considers that alone to be explanation enough, but Gabriel is not easily sw
ayed.
Is the Conclave trying to start another Crusade?
The question goes to why would the Conclave do this, since they control much of
the world already...
The answer being: they wish to create a world devoid of free thinking... a world
of absolutes.
To standardize the world.
Culture and civilization will be unable to advance beyond a certain point by its
elf, so they intend to restrict all human freedom.
To do that they need Justice' power and omnipresence.
Gabriel argues that Justice should have been utterly destroyed...
Zato says she wasn't destroyed... but killed... of course Sol knows more about t
hat...
Sol glares at him... silent at first.
Sol concludes they used Zato as the guinea pig to revive Justice...
According to Zato, "True Resurrection" is not a recreation of Soul and Flesh.
Instead, it is the art of binding a soul to an object.
When Zato died... he was not the sole owner of his body... this is what they lea
rned... through his Forbidden Beast, Eddie.
Eddie took over as Zato's Soul...
Once the Conclave learned the nature of Zato and Eddie, it didn't take them long
to work out the method.
The goal seems to be that of binding a "new soul" to Justice' body.
This was the purpose of the 2nd Sacred Order Tournament...
When Sol destroyed Justice... he left an empty shell behind... a shell they coul
d use.
The Conclave wishes to rewrite history recast as Gods...
Gabriel states the possibility is frighteningly possible.
Sol stops him... if Zato is correct, how do the Valentines play in to all this?
Zato states that the Valentines believe that Justice' revival will lead to manki
nd's demise, so they facilitate that goal.
But he says he does not know the Valentine's full extent of planning.
Sol says its still impossible... but the conversation is interrupted by an Alarm
... Zepp is under attack by a lone foe: Bedman!
Because of all the havok Bedman is causing by himself, Zepp would be ashamed if
they asked their "guests" to confront him.
Instead, Gabriel confronts him on his own! (He notes this is the child Potemkin
noted in his report).
He unleashes the attack AGNI X! This appears to crack Bedman's frame.
Bedman tries to retreat, but is captured... and um... questioned... by Potemkin.
[November 1st, 2187 (Zepp -- President's Office) ??:??]
Ky gets a secure line with Leo Whitefang and they begin discussing plans for the
next step.
Now that the line is secure, Leo asks Ky to tell him everything... to which Ky l
aughs...
Because of how difficult it was to keep things a secret from prying ears.
Not only this but the intelligence he got over such a short period has grown exp
onentially.
Ky says maybe stepping out in to the light would be better.
He requests Leo to release someone within Ky's custody who may be able to help a
gainst the Conclave.
[Inside a Dream]
Bedman contacts Ramlethal and introduces himself as an agent of her "Mother".
Despite lack of trust, Bedman says that she is ultimately disposable.
To which she says that of course "Mother" only loves Tools.
Bedman laughs at the very idea that "Mother" would 'love' her.
Bedman asks why she didn't self-destruct, but learns that Elphelt stopped her.
It appears Bedman seems conflicted about disposing of Ramlethal on his "client's
" orders.
Bedman's concern is that she has vital information and must silence her...
But Ram says he can trust her... to which Bedman thinks she has the wrong idea a
bout trust.
Saying Trust is between friends... but to have friends, every individual must be
unique.
Bedman explains that she is a "copy of something else" and therefore a tool.
Ram asks him if she needs something to set her apart from others...
She asks if it's possible to be unique without emotions...
Bedman is taken aback by her "almost human" questions...
Bedman starts to wonder why he even bothered explaining it to her.
Bedman reminds her that this is her "Mother's will" that she be disposed of.
Ramlethal agrees to it, but has one last request: she wishes to take her dog wit
h her when she dies.
Bedman is shocked that she actually has an emotional attachment.
Bedman suddenly gets upset, wondering just why she ended up "just like a human".
He begins to ask why "Mother" asked him to kill her.
Bedman senses someone coming, so he goes to hide.
[Royal Fleet One -- Interrogation Room]
Sin returns to Ramlethal's room, seeing that she's asleep.
.U.S.
Every one of the survivors fought alongside Ky Kiske during the Baptisma 13 inci
dent.
To protect Ky's men, they were each given a "blessing".
As it turns out the O.P.U.S. themselves are actually Gears!!
This blows Vernon's mind.
It seems the Gears were able to fight Valentine's forces even without the Blessi
ng, and the Conclave noticed this.
The OPUS were dispatched worldwide, so they may not feel scrutiny immediately, s
o there's little to be concerned about.
According to Paradigm "subjects that are properly prepared" (human or otherwise)
can survive the Backyard for a short period of time.
(***GP Note: "That Man" gave the 'blessing' enchantment to Sol first when he con
fronted Valentine.)
Eventually everyone must return to the real world for a "breath" (same as living
in Space or Under Water).
Vernon and Leo eventually learn that Paradigm is the Gear Ky sought to have them
meet with to see the whole picture.
They both agree they judged Ky too prematurely.
Paradigm reminds them that their objective is to destroy the Cradle... to do thi
s, they must locate where the Cradle will appear next.
[Illyria Castle -- Mission Preparation Dept.]
---Paradigm gives a rousing speech on where and when the Cradle will "come up fo
r air".
They plan to surround this point and tighten the circle once the Cradle is locat
ed and attack it from all sides from all nations.
Leo compliments Paradigm but he says it's because Leo encouraged cooperation bet
ween species.
Leo says he'll redouble efforts of coexistence at the next UN Hearing.
Leo says it would be great if Ky could make it to help but there may not be enou
gh time for that.
The next problem is Absolute Defense: Felion...
But Paradigm has an ace for that... precisely... "That Man".
Leo points out Paradigm is awfully informed... but it seems he had another visit
or before Leo came ("That Man").
Paradigm says he's worried how Frederick will react.
Paradigm has Vernon set a series of beacons which will attract the Cradle (10 km
apart).
Paradigm says their plan HAS to work, because there are no landmarks there to sp
eak of (meaning no people live there so no danger).
[Zepp -- Hangar]
---Sol grumbles to himself that the "Bird" is keeping him in the dark and must b
e out of his mind.
Sin is of course is worried... wondering if Sol can even do this mission.
Sol says "this job has his name all over it" and it could be worse.
Sol says he's just mad "The Bird" hasn't told him what he's planning.
A Zepp soldier presents him with his "transport" (A HUGE-ASS ROCKET!?!?) to whic
h Sol remarks he may as well enjoy his "trip".
[November 1st, 2187 (Illyria Castle -- Leo's Study) ??:??]
---Leo closes Eripmav D Yraid's Diary... thinking about Justice.
Leo says 'she wasn't supposed to have a mind of her own' but gained a conscience
.
Afterwards she led a rebellion.
A rebellion that nearly pushed humanity to the brink of destruction.
The 'Tower of Babel' as designed by "That Man".
It was humanity's arrogance and prosperity that brought down God's hammer.
If that happened again... would humanity stand a chance?
He says they HAVE to win, whatever it takes!
Chronus is dumbfounded...
Leo gives the order for everyone to unleash their fire on the Cradle!!
The Cradle sustains massive damage in the ensuing fire fight...
Chronus says they've done it now... saying "That Man" would always be his greate
st enemy.
But because they survived the attack... he says they WON...
Suddenly a "body" materializes where the Cradle used to be...
It's JUSTICE!!!
In a single moment Backyard Space begins enveloping the area... ships scramble t
o escape getting caught in the spatial shift.
"That Man" says they won't escape and begins forming a spell... but is suddenly
ambushed by Bedman who teleported in front of him.
Bedman teleports "That Man" to parts unknown... (possibly his Nightmare Theater)
.
Sol tries to get up but is too wiped out from his last attack...
Paradigm calls out to Frederick not to get swallowed up in the Backyard.
Sol says he'll gamble and see if he can survive in there...
But before he can take that gamble, Elphelt grabs him and spirits him away from
the incoming blast of Backyard space.
Sol tells her to let him go, but she refuses... even if Sol beat Justice, he'd h
ave no way of escaping the Backyard, she can't let him do it.
Elphelt refuses to let him go despite protests, if he did so, he'd never see his
friends again... and she couldn't bear that.
[November 3rd, 2187 (Illyria Castle -- War Room) ??:??]
---Leo reports that everyone is here for the meeting to Paradigm.
Paradigm reviews: The Operation was a failure and they are back to square one.
Leo says they know how the Cradle travels, so all they have to do is try again.
Paradigm says this type of ambush won't work a second time...
They could just adjust their coordinates again and they'd be left high and dry.
What's more they'd never be able to gather up that many beacons again.
Vernon is convinced that WAS Justice... the same as he had seen during the Crusa
des.
Vernon wishes to know where they plan to activate her.
According to Paradigm, Justice has not yet been activated...
He suggests they'll probably move Justice to a facility capable of activating he
r.
Sol remarks they need a lot of energy to power her up.
Paradigm asks if Sol is feeling better...
Sol says if they hadn't stopped him he could've destroyed Justice within the Bac
kyard...
Sin chides Sol for not thanking Elphelt for saving his life.
Sol wasn't entirely sold on the idea until he saw Justice for himself...
But if they did find a way to revive her... they'd need a facility and energy to
activate her.
Leo realizes this makes it easy then...
The Facility has to be within range of their movement AND capable of producing t
he necessary power.
Paradigm corrects him... nothing in this era is capable of generating that much
energy.
Sin asks how they plan to turn Justice on in the first place... which stumps the
entire room.
Elphelt goes to leave, but Sol questions her.
Elphelt says she's going to try talking to Ramlethal once more.. to get anything
.
Sol has his doubts... but if she doesn't try it really might be the end of the w
orld.
Sol asks her what that even means to her?
Sol argues she was just born, so how could she know the nature of this world?
.
The Commander appears to be none other than Ky Kiske himself!
Kadooki says their backs seem to be up against a wall... and wonders how the Kin
g will get us out of this mess! (lol exposition)
No matter what happens, they'll continue reporting... so don't change the channe
l!
---Sol speaks with Paradigm, saying he's probably the guy who has to do everythi
ng here.
Paradigm says he would if he had the luxury, but he needs Sol to take care of pu
lling Chronus out of Justice.
Instead, he must rely on Dizzy.... though he had not hoped meeting with her unde
r these circumstances.
[Illyria Castle -- Underground Passage]
Dizzy is revealed!
Ky is surprised... saying the seal has already broken.
Dizzy was hoping for a happier reunion though.
What matters to Ky is that they were able to meet again... even if only the last
time.
Dizzy says his hair has gotten long, Ky says it just kept growing no matter how
much he cuts it** (Signs of a Gear?).
Sin comments that this doesn't seem as happy as it should be for a reunion.
Dizzy is surprised... and asks to get a good look at Sin.
Sin says he grew 3 feet in the last two years...
Sin says he'd rather not have this be the last time he sees his family... he wan
ts to WIN!
He says he'll definitely protect his mom.
Then it dawns on him... something Elphelt told him...
Sin asks his "Dad" to take care of her (addressing Ky properly).
Ky is very surprised... and Dizzy smiles.
[November 5th, 2187 (Illyria Castle -- West Tower) ??:??]
---Paradigm reviews everyone's positions and roles for this mission.
Dizzy, Elphelt, and Paradigm will be in the Control Room in the basement, in ord
er to prepare the amplification procedure.
Meanwhile, Sol is in position at the top of the Tower.
Ky, Sin, and Leo are to defend any entrances or exits in the area... and elimina
te any obstructions to this task.
Elphelt will serve as a backup in case things don't go to plan.
Paradigm warns that Illyria wasn't built to withstand an amplified strike of St.
Elmo's Fire...
So if the structure explodes, everyone has to try and make it out safely!
[The TeaRoom (inside Justice)]
---Chronus says the time has come at last.
Axus says these 5 days have been the longest, even though they've planned this f
or so long.
Chronus says new experiences give life depth and meaning, as he learned from thi
s task.
Chronus says even if Paradigm has a plan, nothing they do can stand in their way
.
Axus is surprised that he is declaring victory.
Chronus says they were prepared on every level, and even if nothing else works,
they still have one final ace.
Axus offers to assist in order to assure that victory, but asks if he were to di
e, that he'd be forgiven for leaving this task to Chronus.
Chronus reminds him that they've all taken an oath... and to enjoy some Tea with
Baldias in the afterlife should that happen.
Axus apologizes to Libraria for not always being an ally to her... and having he
r bear witness to... everything. (WHAT IS EVERYTHING!?!?)
Library admits that she too is an Apostle, even if not the best one... and is pr
epared.
They swear to all meet again in the next life.
[Illyria Castle -- War Room]
---The Operator has detected a Heat Source... Justice has materialized!
[Illyria Castle -- West Tower]
---Justice appears,in her massive form and attaches energy-like tendrils to the
tower in order to syphon the Lightning from St. Elmo's Fire.
Paradigm is surprised... Justice' activation appeared sooner than predicted.
[The TeaRoom (Inside Justice)]
---Chronus summons a control device inside the room and merges with the nerve ce
nter of Justice' body.
[Illyria Castle -- West Tower]
---It dawns on Paradigm that they've already begun to store energy in Justice vi
a the Capacitor.
Paradigm goofed... it seems they didn't need energy to merge Chronus' body with
Justice after all!
They already planned on merging with Justice BEFORE activating her!
Sol stares down the massive body of Justice... amazingly dwarfing him in size (c
ompared to their last encounter).
Sol says "Figures..."
[Illyria Castle -- Plaza]
---Ky notes that the enemy moved faster than they expected.
Leo suggests trusting the Doctor and trying to stay calm.
Leo says he never expected to be back to back with Ky on the battlefield once ag
ain.
Since the Crusades ended... their paths seldom crossed... yet here they are.
Leo asks if that's fate... or just that they never learned how to grow up? (Joki
ngly of course).
Sin asks if they were once friends...
Leo says Ky was less a friend and more of an Inspiration to him.
Leo was the best at everything... until he met Ky.
Just the fact that Ky went on and on about being JUST and RIGHTOUS, Leo didn't k
now what was going on with him.
It was inconcievable that someone was better than Leo.
Leo was self-centered and looked down on everyone when he was younger...
Even so, Ky kept pushing Leo to hone his skills even further... just to piss him
off!
So, to cheer himself up, he wrote "Bambino" next to Ky's name in his dictionary!
Ky finally learns... a decade later, the origin of that nickname.
Leo says he can't exactly call him that anymore though.
After training hard and bettering himself... Leo ended up a decent fellow.
A decent guy who can compliment himself.
He still calls himself C, maybe C- though.
After laughing... Leo asks Ky what he meant when they said the Conclave were goi
ng to bind with Justice before activating it...
Does that mean that the Conclave's will merges with Justice' will?
It dawns on Ky that the possibility might happen!
Ky mentions that Justice was able to control all other Gears through sheer willp
ower...
More specifically anyone who was engineered with Gear Cells.
Leo asks him how many Opuses there are in Illyria and the Capitol...
Ky says nearly 1200... 80% of the world has Opus Units deployed to it, Illyria b
eing the first!
The three turn to look in the darkness...
A scuffling can be heard... followed by the drawing of swords...
The Opus have come in a huge wave...
[November 5th*, 2187 (Illyria Castle, West Tower -- Control Room) ??:??]
---Paradigm notes that the O.P.U.S. were the Sanctus Populi's idea...
Sol says 'this Elphelt' is not the same as she once was and not the same thing.
Elphelt questions why he would say newer memories or experiences are invalid...
She says by that logic, no person would remain the same from moment to moment...
Biologically speaking (she says) she is the same original Elphelt.
Sol calls her an idiot for stating the obvious...
He says by HER logic... they can't draw lines anywhere and there would be no dif
ference between anything.
Elphelt states that with no clear boundary, she has no problem with that view...
Sol says there is a line... it's just hard to draw and define.
Sol says there's a line between who Elphelt was and who she is now... and they a
re conflicted.
Elphelt draws close to Sol... saying his words are poison to her mind... thus sh
e thinks of him as a threat.
Her "Mother's" orders prevent her from destroying Sol, but she requests that he
be silent.
Sol says 'bring it on'...
Elphelt fires her "Rain of Judgment" a massive salvo of gunfire around the rubbl
e...
Sol stands silently...
Then rushes her with his sword... cutting apart her weapons in a massive explosi
on... to her shock.
[Inside a Dream]
---Bedman's "Client" says this seems to be a good a time as any...
She says a part of her wanted Sol to awaken... but perhaps it was too early.
She says she may still be able to use him though...
Bedman says he'll get to work on the "Next Phase" of the plan...
[Central Organ Tower]
---Justice' body rises limp out of the rubble... and gets transported back in to
the Backyard.
Meanwhile, Elphelt collapses on the ground... her body starts to rise once more,
this time a barrier having surrounded it.
Sol punches the barrier... but Elphelt says it's Absolute Barrier: Felion (which
appears to have been re-formed).
Sol tells her to shut up.
She continues to ask him to stop, saying it's pointless.
Sol says all he knows is he's trying to hit loose some of those memories she see
ms to have forgotten.
Sol says NOBODY tells him something is impossible!
Sol points out that, even if her stopping him from going in the Backyard to dest
roy Justice was 'part of the plan'...
But the "reason" she gave him for saving his life (about not being alone).... if
that WASN'T a lie...
Sol wants her to PROVE IT...
...Elphelt thanks him... and would love to do just that... (and reverts to her o
ld self).
[Inside a Dream]
---The "Pope" is surprised that Elphelt's emotions have awakened...
[Central Organ Tower]
---Sin asks if Elphelt has come back to her old self...
Elphelt says she can't fight her "Mother's" will...
She did indeed enjoy her time with Sin.... and to prove her feelings... she inte
nds to self destruct...
Sin tries to stop her, but she says it's the only "Freedom" she has left...
Sol calls her an idiot...
[Inside a Dream]
---"Mother" says she can't do this!!
[Central Organ Tower]
---Elphelt says that if things were going to be this way, she wishes she'd never
been given emotions.
...but before she can destroy herself.... her power fades...
Ramlethal stopped her power... and says that she finally understands the importa
nce of emotions.
Ramlethal concludes that "Mother" is mistaken... the Valentines are NOT tools...
Ramlethal says Elphelt is unique to herself ....and to Sin.
She swears she will find a way to save Elphelt...
Elphelt promises she will wait... as long as it takes...
(Elphelt disappears in to the Backyard after Justice at this point.)
Sol turns... and begins walking... Sin asks him what he's doing.
Sol puts his blade on his shoulder, telling Sin that they're gonna go get her ba
ck!
Sol swears he's not gonna lose anyone else...
......After the credits...
Chronus rises from the rubble... having somehow been teleported from Justice' bo
dy by Libraria...
Chronus wonders why he's the only survivor...
...Suddenly Dr. Faust appears in front of him... asking him where he plans to go
from here.
Faust says he has a lot of questions to ask...
Chronus says the battle is over... so what could he possibly want to know...?
Faust says 'lying' is bad for his body.
Chronus says he's hardly in a position to fight back, whether Faust is here for
atonement or revenge.
Faust says he should deal with his 'Death Wish' on his own time... but now Faust
really must ask him questions.
Faust asks him what he plans to do with the Colony... with the Japanese...?
Chronus isn't sure what he's talking about...
Faust is surprised... thinking he'd be more honest after what he'd just been thr
ough.
In fact, Chronus does NOT know... only that they treat the Japanese medically wi
thin the Colony for a certain condition.
Faust can't believe he really doesn't know...
Faust says those 'orders' came from the highest levels... meaning someone outran
ks even Chronus of the Conclave!
But who.... who could it be...
Chronus is taken aback by the question... more power than he himself!?
[A Dream]
---Bedman laughs and says he's glad things ended well.
His "Client" says it went just as planned... despite a small number of deviation
s.
Bedman asks if they are finally ready to make their 'Absolute World'?
His "Client" says she must return to her own affairs...
[Illyrian Capitol]
---A man is giving a speech about how mankind was saved from destruction for yet
a 3rd time...
and eventually says they must give thanks to their leader.... Sanctus Maximus Po
puli Ariels!!!
[October 22nd, 2192 (Babylon in 5 Years) 5:23 p.m.] <<Axl Arcade Start>>
---Axl Low finds himself stuck in a future era, wondering how to get out.
He encounters someone known as the "Original Man" who gives him a coded message
to deliver to "That Man".
[October 26th, 2192 (Babylon in 5 Years) 6:20 p.m.]
---I-No summons Sol Badguy five years in to the future, pointing out Ramlethal's
destruction, but more specifically to have him look at a certain "Huge Somethin
g" in this Timeline.
She asks Sol if he felt any 'changes' at all since he arrived... but Sol doesn't
seem to notice anything and gets irritated, which irritates I-No just as much.
(It appears as though I-No was hoping Sol had somehow 'awakened' at this point t
o some unknown ability or a reaction of a sort.
The 'Huge Something' is not known specifically but could be related to the Cradl
e.)
After realizing Sol can't be killed in this manner, I-No sends him back to his o
riginal time frame.
[October 28th, 2192 (Babylon in 5 Years) 6:?? p.m.*] <<I-No Arcade End Part 2>>
---I-No notes to herself that as many times as she entered the "Integrated Point
" nothing changed... until now.
It appears the fact the future has not been altered has been affecting her train
of thought (possibly memories of the future).
Soon after, I-No discovers Axl Low has been 'caught in her net' within the times
tream.
[October 28th, 2192 (Babylon in 5 Years) 6:48 p.m.*] <<Axl Arcade End>>
---Axl gets taken from the Nightmare Theater where he wound up and ends up caugh
t in I-No's time net.
Here he claims to have to deliver a message to "That Man", but I-No is distrustf
ul of his statements at first.
Afterwards he explains the message is from the "Original Man" which I-No is surp
rised to hear... and very excited that things are changing.
Afterwards Axl comes to the dawning realization that I-No could send him back to
his home time of [May 14th, 1998].
I-No states that the future impact of Axl's heading back in time at this point i
s uncertain...
Instead, however, I-No sends him back in to the "Integrated Point" (most likely
to meet with "That Man" and deliver his message).