Robotech3: Dark Odyssey
By Sabersonic
Episode20: Joint Effort
[Episode Begins with Robotech3: Dark Odyssey theme and scenes from the previous episode.]
Narrator [VO]: In our last episode of Robotech3: Dark Odyssey, the tension of Operation Gundam escalates as the United Earth Sphere Alliance and the Organization of Zodiac search for the fallen XXXG-01W Gundam Wing, updated with UCE technology. Not wanting the XXXG-01W and its advanced technology to fall into primitive, corrupted hands, Lieutenant Karl Riber sends the Gundam Deathscythe Pilots, Lieutenant Nujokolo of the Wukin Clan and Duo Maxwell to retrieve the fallen Gundam. The two pilots fend off the search parties of both organizations in order to retrieve the XXXG-01W and bring it to the rendezvous point to be retrieve by Heero Yuy. However, due to miscommunications and lack of complete information, the rendezvous was a complete disaster and so two Gundams were lost in the depths of the sea and the young Relena Darlian took Heero Yuy away from the pilots.
[Shot of Colonel Treize Kushrenada aiming a game rifle at some targets and a vid-screen was showing Lieutenant Zechs.]
Colonel Treize Kushrenada: So, we are always one step behind them?
Lieutenant Zechs: Their true objective is still unclear to us. It's a natural result. If you want to take a chance, the next place you should watch for is the Mediterranean base.
Colonel Treize Kushrenada: Where all the Leo-types are being built. I'm sure the Alliance Armed Forces are doing everything to find the enemy.
[Several of the targets were shifting positions as Colonel Treize Kushrenada listens to Lieutenant Zechs.]
Lieutenant Zechs: But maybe it's time for us to give them some help. Sending the Middle East Aires Unit to the area is one option. However, considering the obvious difference in the Mobile Suit's performances….it will be difficult for us to operate with the Alliance Armed Forces.
Colonel Treize Kushrenada: So you want to go? [Lieutenant Zechs was surprised from this.] Your expression is telling me so.
[Then an exotic bird flies from one of the targets. Colonel Trieze Kushrenada takes aim and fires. Several feathers falling the air from where the bird was.]
Colonel Trieze Kushrenada: I'll be waiting for good news, Zechs.
[Int. shot of Mobile Suit Bay of OZ Submarine with a Cancer Mobile Suit.]
Lieutenant Zechs: Cancer is a sate-of-the-art Mobile Suit of the OZ. And it was no match for Gundams.
2nd OZ Special: It's disappoint…Are they really so dangerous?
Lieutenant Zechs: I've lost five trained men of mine. The loss is too great.
2nd OZ Special: Then, lieutenant, what should we do?
Lieutenant Zechs: We are going after every one of those Gundums. As for the investigation of the battle, let the Alliance Navy take care of it. [thinking] They always do things beyond our imagination…They don't seem to follow the same kind of tactics we use.
[OZ Carrier strafes ocean surface as OZ submarine rises to the surface.]
[Shot of Military building by an ocean cliff.]
[Int. shot of large medical room with Heero Yuy strapped to a table.]
1st Alliance Medic: Breath rate: 27. Pulse: 57. Body temperature: 34.5 degrees and rising…
[Heero's eyebrow twitched slightly.]
[Int. shot of overhang observation room.]
2nd Alliance Medic: What is it?
1st Alliance Medic: I thought he moved.
2nd Alliance Medic: Keep monitoring him.
[Heero Yuy slowly and cautiously wakes up and observed his situation.]
Heero Yuy: Am I captured….?
[Heero gently pulls upon the restraints to test their strength.]
Heero Yuy: The third Alliance Naval Hospital… District J-B South…50th floor, Intensive Care Unit…
1st Medic: Major Sally, it's a call for you.
[Shot of Alliance Intelligents computer room.]
Alliance Intelligents Officer: That disk you gave me is impossible to analyze.
[Back to Observation Room.]
Major Sally: The boy had it. I thought the Alliance's main computer is suppose to be able to open any file…
1st Alliance Medic: So, do you think he is one of the secret agents of the rebels?
Major Sally: Let's not jump to conclusions.
[Shot of screen with Heero Yuy's analyzed medical data.]
Major Sally: That boy's body is just incredible. Over 200 traces of small broken bones, yet the only visible scar on his body are those unknown burn wounds… he had to have quite an abnormal childhood.
[Shot of the two Alliance Medics.]
1st Alliance Medic: Shall we use mind relaxant drugs? [(Author: What'cha talking about? Marijuana or Cocaine?)]
Major Sally: No! I don't want to use such a strong poison on a boy that age. [(Funny, it doesn't become a poison until two or three more shots. And I'm not saying that because I'm a junky mind you.)]
[Outside Alliance Naval Hospital. Shot of glass phone booth with Duo Maxwell talking on the phone and Karl Riber standing outside.]
Duo Maxwell: That's right. Also, the two almost identical cars are broken. So I want you to have your lunch behind the yellow field. Okay, and I'll help you cut the wheat later. [(Author: ???)]
[Duo Maxwell hangs up the phone and walks out of the booth.]
Karl Riber: You've better not screw this up again Maxwell. One more messed up mission and I'll hog tie you and hang you from your ass. Got it?
Duo Maxwell: Don't worry, I've worked it out. All you got to do is make sure our pick up is clear for us three. [Turns towards Hospital.] Now then. It's time to visit the patient.
[Int. shot of OZ Carrier cockpit. A map is being printed out.]
Lieutenant Zechs: This maneuver indicates that they are trying to tell us where they're heading on purpose. This is the one that emerged on the bank of the Yangzi River. It's kind of slow. It may be a type without flying capability.
2nd OZ Special: But, are there so many different types?
Lieutenant Zechs: Yes. But at the Corsica Base in the Mediterranean, we might well encounter one whose maneuvers are unclear. And, we may be able to destroy it right at the site. This one by the Yangzi River… It won't show up at the ceremony in Corsica. It's heads straight up to the Federation's doorstep then backs away. It's rather cute as long as it's still visible.
2nd OZ Special: Then, Indus Supplement Base should be the next target.
Lieutenant Zechs: Let's hope they can manage it well. That's all we can do for now.
[Shot of XXXG-01S Shenlong using its beam glaive to destroy some Alliance Mobile Suits with one strike. The UCEG-01S and several Mecha fend off Crongus Biofighters.]
Wufei: They're so unprepared. How disappointing! No one to fight.
Minmei3: Well you can help us fight off the Crongus here Wufei! We could use the help!
[Int. shot of receptionist area. Relena Darlian was at the front desk talking to a nurse.]
Relena Darlian: No visitors? Is his condition that bad?
Nurse: Oh, it was you who brought him here, wasn't it? You wait here a minute, Okay?
[Just then, Major Sally walked up to Relena Darlian.]
Major Sally: I am Major Sally. Would you mind telling me about that fine young man?
Relena Darlian: That fine young man?
[Int. shot of overhang observatory. 1st Alliance Medic looks at newspaper. Looks up from the paper and observes the monitors.]
1st Alliance Medic: Still no changes.
[1st Alliance Medic returns attention to paper.]
[Inside Intensive Care Unit room, Heero Yuy pulls upon the restraints of the table. It bends, but he is still confined to the table. He then sees the screen and the face of Duo Maxwell appears. Heero Yuy could not hear Duo Maxwell, but he attempts to read his lips.]
[Inside a monitoring room, Duo Maxwell talks to Heero Yuy though the screen.]
Duo Maxwell: Even a man like you knows when to keep silent. I'm sure you're a well- trained soldier like myself. You must be able to read my lips, right?
[Heero Yuy attempts to ignore Duo Maxwell, but his curiosity gets the better of him.]
Duo Maxwell: You've been awake all this time without changing your pulse or breathing pattern. Impressive. I'd like to ask you some questions. And if you'd like, I'll help you get out of here.
[Then Karl Riber pushes Duo Maxwell aside.]
Karl Riber: We're going to get you out of here Heero, don't worry.
Heero Yuy[thinking]: Lieutenant…
[Int. shot of elevator, Relena Darlian and Major Sally ride up to the observation room.]
Major Sally: He's such a mysterious boy. He looks barbaric at first glance, yet he seems so noble...
Relena Darlian: Is that so? I think he's just as ordinary as any other boy.
Major Sally: What is your name?
Relena Darlian: I am Relena Darlian.
Major Sally: Darlian? Are you the Vice Foreign Minister's...
Relena Darlian: Spoiled daughter…?
Major Sally: Did I upset you somehow?
Relena Darlian: No…I'm sorry. Can I see Heero?
Major Sally: Heero? Is that his name -- Heero?
[Relena was surprised, but she thinks up a recovery.]
Relena Darlian: Yes, and I'm his classmate and sweetheart! [(Author: And that's a preview of things to come people.)]
[Elevator doors open to the observation room.]
Major Sally: Any new development?
1st Alliance Medic: Nothing, Major Sally.
[Relena runs towards the observation window. She sees Heero strapped to a table.]
Relena Darlian: Heero? This is terrible. Why is he bound like that? Take them off!
[Major Sally walks up to her and places a hand on her shoulder.]
Major Sally: He's too powerful. Frankly, we are afraid of him. That's why we had to do that. If we can get to know him better, we won't have to keep him like that anymore.
Relena Darlian: So, he's not an Alliance soldier, then...
Major Sally: Let's go downstairs.
[Karl Riber and Duo Maxwell were facing a wall. Karl Riber has a sonic cannon used for demolition. He fires the weapon and it immediately removes that area of the wall.]
Karl Riber: Love these instant doors.
[Shot of Major Sally and Relena Darlian on a step ladder when the building shook.]
Relena Darlian: What's that?
[Karl Riber and Duo Maxwell hurries to Heero Yuy. Duo goes to one of the restraints holding his leg down and tries to see if he can loosen them.]
Karl Riber: You can walk, can you Heero?
Heero Yuy: Yes sir. But what about Wing?
Karl Riber: We'll get to that later, right now we need to get you out of here.
Duo Maxwell: Damn, how does this work?
[Karl Riber turns towards Duo Maxwell.]
Karl Riber: Duo, can't do anything right!
[Heero Yuy reaches towards Duo Maxwell with a bloody hand.]
Heero Yuy: Just give me the knife. I can do it.
Duo Maxwell: Hey, your arm!
Karl Riber: Holy shit that has to hurt!
[Heero Yuy cuts the restraints and gets up from the table. The puddle of blood is all that was left of him.]
Duo Maxwell: What a guy!
Karl Riber: Which direction is closest to the cliff?
[Duo Maxwell points towards a wall and Karl Riber blasts the wall away.]
[Shot of ladder.]
Major Sally: Are you alright?
[They leave for the room, but then they find that Heero wasn't present and there were two huge holes in the walls.]
[Shot of Karl Riber, Duo Maxwell and Heero Yuy running down the halls.]
Duo Maxwell: This way!
[Karl Riber fires Sonic Cannon and blows the whole window wall away. The three then jump from the hole in the window.]
Duo Maxwell: Aren't we low enough yet?
[Karl Riber looks at his wrist computer.]
Karl Riber: Almost there….
[Major Sally and Relena Darlian reach the hole on the side of the building and look out from it.]
Major Sally: Did they take off from here?
[Relena Darlian then spots the tree soldiers falling.]
Relena Darlian: Heero! No, Heero!
Karl Riber: Now!
[Karl Riber presses a button. Along the cliff, several Security Personnel gathered when a truck uncloaked and launched three small hover vehicles from a magnetic launcher. Karl Riber, Duo Maxwell and Heero Yuy then grabbed the closest vehicle by the handlebars and transformed them to Power Armor mode. They then ignited landing thrusters. One of the security personnel then accidentally open fires. The bullets strike at the landing thrusters of Heero Yuy. The thrusters malfunction and Heero Yuy falls.]
Karl Riber: HOLY GOD!!! OPEN THE PARACHUTE!!!
[Heero Yuy then releases the parachute, but it was too late. He opened up the cockpit of the Power Armor and then slams into the cliff and rolls down to the beach. Karl Riber and Duo Maxwell then lands upon the sand. A boat slowly approaches them.]
Relena Darlian: Heero!
Major Sally: He's alive... Incredible... I just have to wish that he's not our enemy.
[Karl Riber then carries Heero Yuy while Duo carries the damaged Hover Cycle. Karl Riber then presses a detonation switch and the truck explodes. Distracting enough to go aboard the boat and activate the cloaking devise.]
1st Alliance Security Personnel: Where did they go?!
2nd Alliance Security Personnel: I don't know!
[Shot of boat deck.]
Karl Riber: God that was too fucking close….
Duo Maxwell: I told you not to bring the Sonic-
Karl Riber: Well we need the explosives for the Operation! We can't spare the supply for such a minor mission Maxwell!
Duo Maxwell: Geez, I get the point.
[Shot of Corsica Mobile Suit Manufacturing Base.]
Radio Voice: :...in a related topic: The Defense Department announced today that the delayed production of the Leo, the ground-type Mobile Suit, will be back on track by utilizing the Corsica Base facilities. The mass production of the Leo has been delayed due to a massive explosion in the Leo's main factory last month. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. To take extra precautions, the Specials issued a high-level alert to the Middle-east Division...
[Shot of OZ Aires being unloaded from a Mobile Suit Carrier.]
[Int. shot of Aries Cockpit. OZ Officer Walker is currently piloting the Aries.]
Walker: I'm going to see Lt. Zechs. I'll be back in two hours.
[The OZ Carrier lands upon the land strip. Airplane stairs dock with the Carrier. The hatch opens and Lieutenant Zechs walks out.]
Lieutenant Zechs: I guess I made it in time for the ceremony.
[Several Aries stand at attention with Chain Guns.]
[Shot of Alliance Command Blimp.]
1st Alliance Soldier: But, Sir, this is too dangerous!
Commander Bonapa: Stupid fool! This is the best way to show our commitment to both our enemy and the Specials! Who needs help from the damn Specials?! This way, we can tempt the enemy, and they'll emerge right before us!
Narrator: In the past, The Specials' Mobile Suit units made it possible for the United Earth Sphere Alliance to dominate several Earth Nations. But at the same time, many officers have an open mistrust and resentment toward the Specials. Young officers who are trying to create a new course of history. Colonel Treize Khushrenada... The man who created the Specials. He is also a board member of the Romefeller Foundation, which is supported by royalty and aristocrats who value their conservative tradition. Using his financial resources, he has been dedicated to the development of the Mobile Suit. The Specials not only provides Mobile Suits to the Alliance Armed Forces, but also possesses its own combat unit. The unit is highly regarded and has obtained a special permit, so that it is allowed to maneuver independently in any battle site. But this also accelerated the resentment of the older officers of the Federation Armed Forces.
Commander Bonapa: For them, war is just one of their amusements. They are making trouble all over the place because they want to fight more. There's no need to be afraid. Just stay calm, and we can avoid unnecessary casualties. I'll show the damn Specials that there is a way to achieve victory without spilling blood!
Lieutenant Zechs: So, Commander Bonapa is not here?
2nd Alliance Soldier: I'm terribly sorry, Lieutenant!
Lieutenant Zechs: I've heard that he dislikes us, but...
3rd Alliance Soldier: I'm terribly sorry!
Lieutenant Zechs: Don't be. We must have offended him somehow in the past.
Officer Walker [arrives on his motorbike] Lieutenant Zechs!
Lieutenant Zechs: Officer Walker! Long time no see.
Officer Walker: Lieutenant Zechs, I'm glad to see you again.
Lieutenant Zechs: Do you have a suit that I can use?
[Zechs and Walker leave]
Officer Walker: I'd like you to see something.
[Int. shot of construction hangar. Inside is the incomplete TallGeese Mobile Suit.]
Lieutenant Zechs: It's huge.
Officer Walker: It looks like a prototype of all the Mobile Suits. It's larger than Leo in all dimensions. It's an old machine, but... When you sent us the data on the Gundams, it reminded me of this one, which the local engineers call a 'museum exhibit'.
Lieutenant Zechs: You're from Corsica too, right?
Officer Walker: I used to be an engineer myself. This machine is the only one having features comparable to those of the Gundam's. I don't know the details of how it was designed. The only thing I know is that, in order to strengthen the structural integrity, the Mobile Suit has to be this large. Engineers in the past decided that there was no need for a stronger body, so they came up with the current standard size of Mobile Suit. Tallgeese -- I believe that was its name.
Lieutenant Zechs: If we can somehow complete this machine, do you think we can compete with Gundam?
Officer Walker: Please take this with you.
Lieutenant Zechs: You're thinking of dying for me, aren't you?
Officer Walker: You told me once: Fight for the future generation... That is my principal now.
Lieutenant Zechs: You are much braver than myself now. How many can you handle?
Officer Walker: As you told me, I'm always prepared for the maximum number of enemies.
Lieutenant Zechs: There will be nine. The other one is missing. That's all I know. Sorry, Walker.
Officer Walker: Don't be, that's good enough. Lieutenant Zechs...
[Shot of Alliance Command Blimp being lifted from the ground.]
3rd Alliance Soldier: Please, don't, Sir!
Commander Bonapa: There won't be any enemy!
[Officer Walker boards his Aires.]
Officer Walker: The enemies will come...
[Shot of Several Alliance Mobile Suits all over the base.]
[Shot of Commander Bonapa]
Commander Bonapa: The enemies will come? No fool would challenge such a heavy guard!
[Shot of Lieutenant Zechs.]
Lieutenant Zechs: The fool has come.
[The two Heavyarms Gundams fire missiles from their missile pods. One volley directed at the Alliance Mobile Suits, the other at Crongus Bio-tanks and Bio-Power Armor.]
Officer Walker: Specials! Confirming enemy attack. Everyone, come with me!
OZ Soldier: But there's only a small number of them.
Officer Walker: Never mind! One may be enough...
[Heavyarms demolishes base and Mobile Suits]
4th Alliance Soldier: Descend! Hurry, to the ground!
Bonapa: Calm down! Only a small enemy group has been confirmed so far. Surround it and exterminate it!
4th Alliance Soldier: There's no radar response! Turn on the monitor! I've got it!
[XXXG-01H shoots out the monitor. The UCEG-01H group were having a difficult time trying to fight off the Crongus with Alliance fire distracting them.]
Commander Bonapa: I told you not to rely on machines too much!
[The two Heavyarms fire upon the enemy troops of both sides.]
Trowa Barton: In terms of strategy against fewer enemies, it is generally regarded as effective to cut off their retreat, surround them, and lay down intense fire. Surround and exterminate... The enemy commanders decision should be considered a textbook maneuver. But... He should have waited to see what his enemy is capable of doing.
[XXXG-01H demolishes the Alliance Tank Forces and Mobile Suits]
Commander Bonapa: How could it be?! What a mess!
Officer Walker: You help the commander's ship retreat! The rest of you, keep attacking the enemy!
OZ Aries Pilots: Yes, sir!
Commander Bonapa: You bastard...!
Officer Walker: We shall all be destroyed by the enemy. Make sure to obtain all necessary data from the battle. For the future generation!
Commander Bonapa: Forgive me...
Officer Walker: Get close to it! There's no other way.
OZ Aries Pilots: Yes, sir!
2nd OZ Special: It's all set. ready to go anytime.
Lieutenant Zechs: How's Commander Bonapa doing?
2nd OZ Special: He seems to be fine. Lt. Zechs, I'll fight with you in the Leo!
Lieutenant Zechs: No. Don't give me such a hard time. To save Tallgeese... I can barely do it at this moment. Sorry, but be patient for now.
2nd OZ Special: Yes, sir.
[Liutenant Zechs and 2nd OZ Special salute to each other.]
[More fighting between the Alliance Forces, Operation Gundam Force, and Crongus and there were several explosions until XXXG-01 H is surrounded and out of ammo]
OZ Aries Pilot: Looks like it's out of bullets! Great! We have a chance!
Officer Walker: Don't assume anything!
OZ Aries Pilot: I'll show you what Specials are capable of! [attacksXXXG-01H.]
Officer Walker: You fool! Why do you have to make such a mistake now?!
Trowa: [closes eyes] I guess this is my end...?
Kimana: TERRAN!!!!
[Before the overeager soldier gets his chance, someone attacks him from behind, and his Mobile Suit explodes]
[A massive number of new Moble Suits and Commonwealth Mecha show up, and the base is suddenly under heavy fire]
Officer Walker: Come on! Damn it!
[Officer Walker thrusts up into the air, the XXXG-01SR then follows the Aries and captures it in it's Cross Crusher. Crongus Forces are withdrawing from site and Alliance Mobile Suits retreating to a more fortified ground.]
Officer Walker: I want to see their strength, before I die...
Quatre: I'm sorry.
Zechs: You won't be forgotten.
[Officer Walker's Aries explodes from pressure of Cross Crusher. The two Operation Gundam team face each other.]
1st Maganac: Master Quatre...
Quatre: Leave him to me.
Maganac: That one seems to be out of bullets.
Quatre: The pilot won't rely on firearms anyway. [Sees Zechs shuttle as it takes off] Damn! That's the... [Heavyarms suddenly lunges him]
[UCEG-01H then grabs hold of XXXG-01H by the torso.]
Kimana: They're on our side Terran!
Quatrize Amund Winner: We need to go now, Alliance Carriers have been detected and are on our way.
[The background music starts playing, several of the Pilots step out from both sides.]
1st Commonwealth Maganac: So you're the 04G team?
2nd Maganac: Well you guys don't look so bad yourselves.
[At a Sweeper Salvage ship. The XXXG-01W was being pulled from a moon pool by cranes.]
Duo Maxwell: There it is. It's all yours, now. At least, show me a little appreciation.
Karl Riber: Why should he? You're the one who got us into this mess.
Duo Maxwell: What's he doing?
[Karl Riber then sees that Heero is setting his own broken bone. Herro Yuy's grunts and bone being snapped into place makes the two onlookers looks sick]
Karl Riber: God damn that is sick!
Duo Maxwell: I've had enough. Who else treats his own broken bones? Please... I just had my lunch.
Karl Riber: I'm going to loose a whole lifetime's worth.
[Heero Yuy then walks up to the rail and looks upon the XXXG-01W.]
[Subtitle: "To be continued"]
Disclaimer: I do not own Robotech, Gundam Wing, Babylon 5, Men In Black, South Park, Ren and Stimpy, Star Wars, Bevis and Butthead, or Star Trek Voyager, the UCE Gundams were borrowed from the Mecha Domain 2. Also most of the Mecha and starship designs belong to someone else. Scripts for Gundam Wing Episodes were borrowed from Gundamwing.net.
