when nearing the SDF-3

If Vala is the current SDF tech - reflects player's favor with Vala

Vala
I see you survived, Kyle...clearly, these new Zentraedi are not skilled warriors.

Vala
(gava01)
You are cleared to dock, Knight-1. Stay out of my way and we'll get along just fine.

Vala
Knight-1, cleared to dock. Not bad flying for a Micronian.

Vala
Good work, Knight-1. Glad to have you back.

Vala
You have proven yourself worthy yet again, Kyle.

if Lisa is manning the tech position on the SDF-3 - reflects player's favor with RDF

Lisa
Well, well. The poster boy for genocide returns intact.

Lisa
Knight-1, cleared to dock. Just keep out of the way of the *real* pilots, OK?

Lisa
Knight-1, you may dock. Be sure to take care of your ship.

Lisa
Welcome back, Knight-1. Cleared to dock.

Lisa
The new RDF hero returns! Cleared to dock, Knight-1.

when nearing Armor 13

Edwards
Welcome to Southern Cross territory, Knight 1. I will clear you for landing.

Edwards
Well...if it isn t Knight 1. I don t know why you're here, but I'll allow you to land.

Edwards
You are not welcome in the Southern Cross, Knight 1! Leave the area before you drag some of your alien friends here!

general purpose interior dialog for Vala - depends on player's favor with Vala

Vala
(gva00)
Bad enough I have to be on the same ship with you, traitor. Don't waste my time trying to talk to me.

Vala
(gva01)
I'm far too busy to talk to anyone...especially you.

Vala
(gva02)
I'm sorry, I really can't talk now. Maybe later.

Vala
(gva03)
I'll speak with you later...I'm very busy right now.

Vala
(gva04)
So much lost time to make up for...and I have none to spare right now. I'm sorry.

add the following to the Vala greeting text if player's fatigue level less than 2/3, based on favor with Vala

Vala
You like you're about to drop dead...good.

Vala
Bleary-eyed, confused look, dazed expression -- just like I remember you.

Vala
You need some sleep, or you're no use to anyone.

Vala
Better get some rest, Kyle...you've been working hard.

Vala
The warrior returns, unbowed but exhausted. Get some sleep. I'll be by later to...check on you.

general purpose Rick Hunter interior text - reflects player's RDF favor

Rick
(grk00)
I'm already regretting letting you 'help', Kyle. Don't push it by trying to talk to me.

Rick
(grk01)
Just do your job. I don't have anything else to say right now.

Rick
(grk02)
You're doing OK out there. Can't stay and chat, though.

Rick
(grk03)
Good flying, Kyle! I'll talk to you later -- there's a ship to run.

general purpose Lisa Hayes interior text - reflects player's RDF favor

Lisa
(gli00)
That reminds me...I need to ask Rick if he was insane or just stupid when he decided to let you fight.

Lisa
(gli01)
A ship to run, a war to fight, a wedding to plan...I don't have time for chatter, Kyle.

Lisa
(gli02)
You've been a big help out there Kyle...please excuse me, I have some work to do.

Lisa
I've begun the paperwork for your full reinstatement...oh blast, incoming message. See you!

general purpose Exedore interior text - reflects a mixture of RDF and Vala favor

Exedore
Hmf. Try to remember who is and isn't on your side, Micronian.

Exedore
I'm sorry, but I have some important work to attend to right now.

Exedore
I shouldn't tell you this, but I think she's starting to come around. Keep at it!

general purpose Dr. Lang interior text - reflects a mixture of RDF and Vala favor

Lang
Do you have any useful information for me? No? Then leave me alone.

Lang
Ah, Kyle, is it? No time to talk now...I've work to do in the lab.

Lang
Hello again, Kyle. I've not much time, now, but soon enough, I'll be needing your help.

general purpose Max Sterling interior text - reflects Vala favor and current skill?

Max
Hey, if you think you can be a pilot, go ahead...but I can't offer any help right now.

Max
You're doing well out there...hey, you might want to try shifting to Guardian mode to brake rapidly!

Max
Not bad flying...some friendly advice, though...keep away from capital ships unless they've been crippled. Those things are deadly.

Max
Missiles are slower than lasers, but a lot deadlier...there I go again. I've spent so long training recruits, I always go into instructor mode.

Max
Hmmm? No advice for now...just keep doing what you're doing.

I'd like to add more of this general advice, but it's the sort of thing we'd get through gameplay. We might want to call the voice actor back for an hour or two towards the end

Max
Don't let Vala's attitude worry you too much, Kyle...Miriya tried to *kill* me on our first date!

Max
Well, it looks like Vala still wants to kill you, but at least she's willing to do it quickly rather than slowly. Trust me, for a Zentraedi, that's a declaration of love.

Max
You're on the right track with Vala...remember, honor and courage are the key to a relationship with a Zentraedi. That, and knowing when to duck.

general purpose Miriya Sterling interior text - reflects Vala favor and current skill?

Miriya
You must be patient...and good at seizing the moment. Max proposed to me seconds after I tried to kill him!

Miriya
Your courage and skill is having an effect...now, show her you have honor, as well!

Miriya
Par Desu, T'sen Bartley! Warriors such as you are rare even among T'sentrati, and she knows this. She is only waiting to see if you can stay on the course you have set.

general purpose Breetai interior text - chosen randomly

Breetai
Forgive me, Micronian, but I have some meetings to attend.

Breetai
The battle is occupying all of my time. I cannot talk now.

Breetai
Victory or defeat depends on me. I need to concentrate on strategy.

general purpose Leonard text for Armor 13

Leonard
(gln00)
It is good to see you, Mr. Bartley. You have been of help to the Southern Cross in the past, and that has not been forgotten. Feel free to use our shop and facilities. If you will excuse me....

Leonard
(gln01)
I think it is time you made a choice, Mr. Bartley. The goals of the Southern Cross and the RDF are incompatible. You must choose which side you are on! Even you can see the danger these aliens pose to the purity of the human race!

need ejected, found, and fixed up dialog - new veritech, lost all purchased upgrades (except some that become automatic in all veritechs - tractor beam/zen translator/song transmitter)

Ejected
We've locked in on your signal, Knight-1. We'll get you.

Ejected
Don't worry, Knight-1. Moving in to pick up.

Lost all
Emergency supply can get you a new base craft, but there's nothing in the budget to replace your customizations.

Lost all
Darn shame you lost that custom job you had you'll have to make do with a standard model for now.

If player damaged by Kergen

(bkn00)
I will enjoy seeing you explode, human!

(bkn01)
Did that hurt? It will not hurt much longer!

(bkn02)
You cannot escape the Zentraedi! Glory to the Imperative!

(bkn03)
I will be the last ship you ever see!

(bkn04)
I have you now!

Come and get me, micronian!

(bkn06)
Time to die, Knight 1!

(bkn07)
Just a taste of what is to come, puny creature!

Ha ha ha ha!

if a friendly is destroyed by Kergen

(bkn09)
Another victory for the Zentraedi!

You tiny creatures expire so easily!

Who shall be next to feel my wrath?

Who is next to fall to my skill?

if player damages Kergen

(bkn13)
How dare you!

(bkn14)
You will die for that, human!

(bkn15)
Hajoca micronian!

Face me and die, puny creature!

order changes by Kergen

(bkn17)
Get him, you fools! Is one puny micronian better than a Zentraedi warrior?

(bkn18)
Retreat! This is not over, hajoca!

(bkn19)
Battlepods...attack!

if enemy capt ship in mission destroyed

The cruiser is destroyed! How can mere micronians defeat us?!

if player damaged by Brog

(bbg00)
Good flying, micronian...but not good enough!

(bbg01)
You shall soon join your fallen comrades with honor!

Kara-brek, worthy opponent!

if player damages Brog

(bbg03)
Ah! So there are some true warriors among the micronians!

(bbg04)
I shall remember that technique...

(bbg05)
Here is a foe worthy of the Zentraedi!

order changes by Brog

(bbg06)
For the glory of the Zentraedi...attack our worthy opponants!

if enemy capt ship in mission destroyed

You are truly worthy adversaries, to take out a {capt ship type}!

heavy damaged

I can't stay guys! Sorry!

order changes

Skull squad, attack!

Lets take care of these party crashers!

Head for waypoint {num}, Skulls!

heavy damages

Negronta Veritech! If I do not retreat, Dana will have no mother!

order changes

heavy damaged

Pack, you're on your own! I can t do any more good out here! Pack Two, take the lead!

order changes

Wolff Pack...attack!

Let's go wrassle em' some!

Head for waypoint {num}, pack!

I wish I was in my hovertank! Let's get them, Pack!

heavy damaged

Slimy aliens! I will have my revenge later!

Bah! I may be forced to retreat now, but I will return to defend humanity!

order changes

Ghosts, attack!

Don't let any aliens get away!

Let's kick E.T. out of here!

If you accept a mission and then don't go where you're told, we can use the following exchange.

Lisa
Knight-1, you are veering from your assigned course! Please head towards the coordinates in your flight computer!

If you don't correct with 30 seconds real-time

Lisa
Knight-1, are you insane? Head towards your assigned mission at once!

If you don't correct within 30 more seconds

Lisa
Knight-1, you are removed from this mission.

Vala
I knew you'd let us all down in the end, Kyle. Once dishonorable, always dishonorable.

You lose beucoup de points from RDF+Vala

Kyle
What's going on, Little Luna Control?

Breetai
We just rush completed Armor 16. It is heading out now, on its way to its station in Earth orbit.

also need newspaper text

Kyle
(ckl00)
This is Knight-1 to Factory Satellite. I've captured a Zentraedi pod.

Breetai
(cbr00)
Good work. Bring it to the Factory Satellite as soon as possible. Breetai out.

if, by a certain time, you have not captured an enemy pod

Breetai
Max Sterling has captured a Zen pilot for interrogation. Hold on this frequency for upcoming announcements. We may soon have an idea about what this war is about!

also, need a summary type version of the war council, since you were not there yourself

male pilot
Turn on the transmitter, Knight-1.

male pilot
Time to party, Knight-1....you provide the tunes!

male pilot
Knight-1...try the 'Song Attack'!

once it begins to work, one of the following

male pilot
It's working, Knight-1!

male pilot
It's working, Knight-1! The Zens are chasing their tails!

male pilot
Well, this just got easy.

if Minmei attack not working well (enemy immune)

male pilot
It doesn't seem to be affecting them! Watch out!

male pilot
It was worth a try, Knight-1.

male pilot
I guess they're immune!

male pilot
They're unaffected! Why?

male pilot
In vacuum, no one can hear Minmei sing.

except for 1st upgrade to VF-1J, which occurs automatically before fold mission

if you have gained enough RDF points to merit a better veritech, the next time you land on the SDF-3:

when you land in hanger bay

Male tech
(vmt00)
Pilot Bartley, report to the SDF-3 bridge.

when you reach the bridge, Lisa and the techs are looking at various consoles, etc. Lisa turns to you

if you are getting upgraded to a VF-1S veritech

Lisa
(vli00)
You have been quite helpful, Mr. Bartley. Vice Admiral Hunter and I decided to upgrade you to a VF-1S Veritech. Keep up the good work. Dismissed.

if you are getting upgraded to a VF-1X Super Veritech

Lisa
We've decided to upgrade you to a Super Veritech, Mr. Bartley. You have been a great help in this difficult situation, and the SDF-3 command staff believes you deserve some recognition. I felt you would prefer a top-of-the-line Veritech to a medal. Take good care of this ship, Mr. Bartley! There aren't many of them to go around.

male bureaucrat
Kyle! This is your editor talking -- you know, the one who signs your checks every week? I just got a tip that there's some hot action occurring in orbit...the RDF is claming thar it's 'war games' but I've got an eyewitness who says that they're fighting pods! Go check it out -- this could be the scoop of the year!

only mission during prelude

Rick
(m01rk00)
SDF-3 to Knight-1. This is Vice Admiral Rick Hunter. Landing clearance denied -- we are under attack from Zentraedi forces.

Kyle
(m01kl00)
Malcontents? In SPACE?

Rick
(m01rk01)
No...these are new forces. We don't know where they came from. But we could sure use your help...

Kyle
(m01kl01)
MY help? In case you forget, I'm...

Rick
(m01rk02)
Consider yourself temporarily reinstated! Blast it, Bartley, we weren't expecting this!

Kyle
(m01kl02)
Alright...I'll do what I can.

after Kyle s 1st kill

Max
Skull Leader to Knight-1... is that you, Kyle? It s been a few years.... Several Zentraedi Missile Pods are making bombing runs on the SDF-3. If you can, try to take them out.

when 75% of enemy destroyed, the rest retreat

if you did very well in the battle

Max
Good flying, Kyle! Like riding a bicycle -- you never forget!

if you did okay

Max
Thanks for your help, Kyle.

if you did poorly

Max
Well, I guess combat flying isn't for everyone. You're a pretty good news pilot, though.

at end of battle

Rick
(m01rk03)
SDF-3 to Knight-1, you are now cleared for landing.

occurs during prelude, after game opening mission

Rick is standing facing the main screen, talking to Breetai. Exedore stands behind Rick

Breetai
We do not know who these Zentraedi are, Admiral.

Exedore
(n01ex00)
It is entirely possible, Admiral Hunter, that a few Zentraedi were left behind by Dolza or escaped the battle that destroyed most of our race. Without interrogating one of our attackers, we cannot give you more information.

Rick
(n01rk00)
Alright... contact me if you find anything new<<<, Breetai.>>> Hunter out.

Breetai disappears from the screen, and Exedore walks out of the War Room. Rick works at his station, while Vala turns around

Kyle can reply one of the following two

Kyle
Vala...it's been so long...

Kyle
(n01kl01)
Vala! I thought I'd never see you again!

Vala replies to match

Vala
Not long enough.

Vala
(n01va01)
I was hoping the same thing.

Vala
(n01va02)
And furthermore, that's Chief Technician Norri, Mr. Bartley. I suppose I expected you'd be here to cover the war...I'm sure you'll do your usual thorough job.

Kyle
(n01kl02)
Look, I just....

Vala
(n01va03)
Do not presume upon our former love! Your dishonor stains us both, and forgiveness is not the Zentraedi way! Simply make sure our paths do not cross!

Rick
Did the temperature just drop in here, or what?

Kyle
(n01kl03)
Admiral, there's a war on. You need good pilots...and you know I'm good. I can do a lot more for Earth than just snap pictures!

Rick
(n01rk02)
Kyle, you did pretty good out there. But I'm not about to risk combat morale by placing someone with your...personal history...into active duty. Look. The best I can do is offer you a mercenary position...you'll have full access to our shops and repair bays, and we'll pay you the best rates we can. You'll be free to fly where you want, so you can do your reporting job as well.

Kyle can reply one of the following two

Kyle
Protecting Earth is what matters to me, Admiral. You have a deal. (RDF+5)

Kyle
I'm so grateful for your 'tolerance', Admiral. But why not? It's a living. (RDF -5)

occurs during phase 1 - optional

male SC pilot
This is Southern Cross Convoy Tango. We are under attack, repeat, under attack! We need help!

when you arrive on the scene

male sc pilot
Thank goodness you're here! We have important supplies for Armor 13, but we were ambushed en route. Our Veritech escort is taking heavy casualties. Will you help us?

when most Zens are destroyed, the remaining retreat

male sc pilot
Thanks, Knight-1! Will you join our escort to Armor 13? Follow us to the waypoint if you wish to escort us.

occurs during phase 1 right after part 1

male sc Pilot
Zen pods! It's an ambush!

when one of the transports takes a first hit

male sc Pilot
Knight-1! We're taking fire! We're carrying prototype Veritech weaponry designed by Dr. Zand, and it MUST reach the Commander on Armor 13! We can't lose this cargo!

once ALL pods destroyed

male sc Pilot
That was close.... Thanks for saving us and our cargo, Knight-1. Meet us at the waypoint, and we will resume our course to Armor 13.

occurs during phase 1 right after part 2

you reach Armor 13, which is under attack from a bunch of pods

Leonard
(m02ln00)
This is Commander Leonard... the transports are here. They must make it to the Hanger Bay. Defend them at all costs! Knight-1, escort the transports while Ghost Squadron deals with the pods.

when a few pods lock onto Kyle

Edwards
Knight-1, you have several bogies on your tail. I m coming in.

Edwards joins you, after the locked on pods are destroyed

Edwards
I ve heard of you, Bartley. The fools in the RDF made a grave error with regards to you. You could be of use to humanity by working with us in the Southern Cross. Bring the transports in to Armor-13, and then land there yourself. We need to talk.

once you land, mission is over

occurs during phase 1 right after part 3

Leonard meets you in the Hanger Bay

Leonard
(n02ln00)
You were a lot of help today, Bartley. We can use someone like you here. The RDF was stupid to discharge you just for doing your job.

Kyle
(n02kl00)
Thank you, Sir. I think

Leonard
(n02ln01)
The aliens are our enemy, and they must be eliminated! To that end, we've had Dr. Zand work on enhancing our weapons technology. If I can convince him to trust you, you could get first crack at some of his work. In the meantime, feel free to use our supply shop. Carry on.

Leonard walks away

occurs during phase 1

Lisa
(m03li00)
This is the SDF-3. We are under attack from a Zentraedi cruiser. All available Veritechs converge on our location.

when you arrive

Rick
Engage the pods, Knight-1. All Veritechs, we will attempt to fire the main cannon in a few minutes. Be prepared to move out of the firing path on my signal.

after battling pods a few minutes

Rick
(m03rk01)
Main cannon will fire in 30 seconds. All Veritechs, clear out NOW.

30 seconds later

Rick
(m03rk02)
Short in the main cannon! We are attempting repairs now. Be careful out there!

several minutes later

Rick
(m03rk03)
Attention all ships! Repairs completed! Main cannon will be fired in thirty seconds. Try to lead those pods into the fire zone!

you and the other Veritechs fly between the two ships, with the pods following

Rick
(m03rk04)
Main cannon will fire in fifteen seconds. All Veritechs, clear out!

fifteen seconds later, the main cannon fires, destroying most of the pods, and the cruiser

Rick
(m03rk05)
Well done, pilots. Take care of any stragglers, and return to base.

occurs at end of phase 1

when you land in Hanger Bay

male tech
Pilot Bartley, please report to the SDF-3 Bridge.

when you reach the bridge, Lisa is talking to Rick on a screen

Lisa
(n04li00)
What's the latest news, Rick?

Rick
(n04rk00)
Several more Zentraedi Cruisers have folded into Earth orbit. So far we're holding them off, but we still don't know anything about where they're coming from, or how many more 'guests' we can expect.

Lisa
(n04li01)
So much for our vacation. It seems like every time I plan to spend some time with you, something gets in the way.

Rick
(n04rk01)
We may need to postpone our wedding. I hate to do it, but defending Earth comes first.

Lisa
(n04li02)
I ll talk to you later. Hayes, out.

Rick disappears from the screen. Lisa turns to you

Lisa
(n04li03)
You have been very helpful to the RDF, Mr. Bartley. In recognition of your services, I have authorized you to be upgraded a VF-1J Veritech. The repair technicians are currently transferring your equipment over to the new ship. Congratulations and thanks again for your help.

She turns away

occurs at end of phase 1 after the setup dialog on SDF-3

while still on board the SDF-3

Lisa
(m04li00)
This is SDF-3 to all RDF pilots. We are under attack, repeat, we are under attack from two Zentraedi Cruisers. All fighters scramble.

alarms start sounding. you race to your veritech and launch

Lisa
(m04li01)
All pilots, assume defensive formations. Zentraedi ships are launching pods. You have permission to engage. Knight-1! Rendezvous with Max Sterling in Skull One and help block those fighters!

Assuming player makes rendezvous point

Max
(m04mx00)
Kyle! Glad you could make it I could use some help.

Kyle
Uh...yeah...sure you do, Max.

Fighting continues for a bit

Lisa
(m04li02)
Attention all fighters! Clear the area! Repeat, clear the area immediately! Main gun will fire in fifteen seconds!

Assume players get out of way

Gun fires, lots of things go boom

Max
(m04mx01)
That second cruiser was just winged. We'd better go take it out. Are you with me?

Lisa
(m04li03)
All fighters, focus your firepower on that cruiser. We can't let it escape!

More fighting

When player and Max are close in to ship

Lisa
(m04li04)
Attention all fighters! We're detecting signs of an energy build up in the Zentraedi ship! Clear the area, repeat, clear

Fwoom

Zen ship folds

occurs at end of phase 1 after part 1

Lots of special effects

Kyle
(m04kl01)
Wow! That was some trip. Any idea where we are? My long-range sensors took a hit back there.

Max
(m04mx02)
Looks like Saturn's orbit. Yeah, there it is. No time to look around -- that cruiser's going to go! That last fold must have killed it!

cruiser go boom

Max
(m04mx03)
There's more of them over there. We should investigate. The RDF needs some intelligence.

Kyle
(m04kl02)
I've often said that....Hey! There s a whole fleet of Zentraedi ships out there, surrounding that weird asteroid!

Max
(m04mx04)
Pods coming in! Watch your backs! Kyle, there's an MBS camera aboard your Veritech. If we get back, we will need the video!

Kyle
(m04kl03)
Roger on that. I'll need some cover to get in close, though.

fight some pods, then

fem pilot
What are THOSE?

Spawn Of Eboliar appear

More fighting

Max
(m04mx05)
They seem to be coming from inside the Zen ship formation. Can you get close enough to see their mothership?

If player gets to a certain distance

Kyle
(m04kl04)
I've got a visual. It's like some sort of giant crystal asteroid, at the center of the Zentraedi fleet.

Max
(m04mx06)
Great work. I think I've spotted our way out of here. A cruiser is pulling out of the fleet formation. I bet it's going to fold. (excited)If we get near enough, we can hitch a lift back the way we came.

more fighting, lots of pods

Max
Major power surge detected...here we go!

cruiser folds

If the Player misses the first cruiser

Max
It's about to go! Kyle, there ought to be another one folding soon. Try to catch that one! Good luck .

occurs at end of phase 1 after part 2

If player folded back with Max

Max
(m04mx09)
Let's see...did we make it? Yes! There's the SDF-3!

Lisa
(m04li05)
Glad to see you two back. We need all the ships we can get! The attack is still going on!

Max
(m04mx10)
Lisa, Kyle has some valuable information for us on his flight recorder. Send a wing to protect him. He has to make it back to the SDF-3 intact.

Lisa
(m04li06)
Will do. Kyle, head back here as quickly as you can.

If player made it back on his own

Max
Kyle! You made it. Good flying! But there's still more work ahead of us. You've got to get that data back to the SDF. Lisa, Kyle made it he's got that data I told you about.

Lisa
Good news. Kyle, I'll order Red Squadron to cover you get back here!

Regardless of how he got there

Lisa
(m04li08)
Red Squadron, cover Knight-1.

male sc pilot
Bartley? But he

Lisa
Just do it, Red Squadron. That's an order.

Lots of fighting en route to SDF-3

you land at SDF-3, Mission over, phase 1 of game over

once you land on the SDF-3 and get to the War Room

Rick
(n04rk02)
We are downloading the footage from your Veritech camera now, Mr. Bartley.

various images of the crystal asteroid and Zen ships flash across the screen

Vala
Finished downloading, Admiral.

Rick
Okay, lets see what we have.

more flickering images, then hold on an image of several crystals

Vala
(n04va01)
What is THAT?

Kyle
(n04kl00)
Whatever they are, they are very maneuverable, although they don't appear to have any weapons. From what I can tell, their method of attacking is to simply ram our fighters. Individually, they're relatively weak, but they attack en masse, overwhelming their enemies with sheer numbers.

Rick
(n04rk04)
But where do they come from?

Kyle
Fast-forward that tape a bit....

images begin flickering again, until an image of the crystal asteroid appears

Kyle
(n04kl02)
<<>>this is a guess, but they probably come from that bizarre asteroid. You notice that the Zentraedi cruisers appear to be protecting it. It has a crystalline appearance much like the smaller crystals we battled.

Rick
(n04rk05)
You know, ever since the SDF-1 crashed on Earth, the universe keeps getting stranger. Vala, have your people ever seen anything like this?

Vala
Not that I know of. Of course, I was just a combat pilot. Exedore is the one to ask. As Domillan of our race, he is the holder of our history.

Rick
Give him a call, Lieutenant.

Vala
Yes, sir.

a few seconds go by, and then Exedore appears on the screen

Exedore
(n04ex00)
What can I do for you, Admiral?

Rick
(n04rk07)
I am sending some images to you. Have the Zentraedi ever encountered anything like these crystals before?

Exedore looks away, at something off screen

Exedore
(n04ex01)
Hhhhm....interesting....fascinating.... No, Admiral. I have never seen anything like this. However, there are records from Zor's initial exploration of the galaxy, before he found Optera and the Invid Flower of Life from which he created Protoculture. I believe that one of those records mentioned encountering a crystal lifeform. It was described very differently than these objects, but we have known for some time that silicon-based lifeforms were possible.

Rick
Do any of those records still exist?

Exedore
No, Admiral. All I have is a memory of studying the subject briefly on Tirol, long ago.

Rick
(n04rk09)
Well, thank you, Ambassador. If you remember anything else, please contact me.

Exedore nods, and then the screen blanks

Kyle
(n04kl03)
There are a number of Zen cruisers still at Saturn. Those near Earth are likely just an advance force. If the rest of the fleet folds here from Saturn, we're going to be in trouble.

Rick
Well, in any case, good work, Bartley. This footage will tell us a lot. Once the RDF has cleared the recording through security, we will make sure your editor at MBS gets a copy.

Rick turns back to his console, studying the recording

phase 2

When you land on the Factory Satellite the first time, if before the Fold to Eboliar Missions

fem tech
(fft00)
Pilot Bartley, please report to the Factory Bridge.

when you get there, Breetai is standing on his bridge, with you on a little balcony that runs around the entire bridge. Other micronian tech are working on your level, as are several more full-sized Zentraedi around Breetai

Breetai
(fbr00)
Mr. Bartley, I need you to do something for me. I want to capture and interrogate one of the attacking Zentraedi. As of yet, we have no idea who these Zentraedi are, or what their purpose at Earth is. We can learn a great amount if we can get our hands on an enemy prisoner.

Kyle
(fkl00)
I can try. How do I capture one?

Breetai
(fbr01)
We are installing a tractor beam onto your Veritech. When you select it as a weapon, and aim it at a enemy pod, it will pull you and the pod together. You can then fly as normal, though the extra weight will slow you down slightly. Of course, you'll need to disable the enemy pod first.

Kyle
Disabling a pod without destroying it isn't easy.

Breetai
I have asked Miriya Sterling to answer your questions.

Miriya walks in

Miriya
There are two ways to disable a Zentraedi battlepod. The first is to simply shoot of its legs. Without the thrusters on the legs, the pod head becomes a derelict. The second method is more difficult, but only takes a single shot. If you fire at the bottom of the pod head, right between the thruster legs, you will hit the pod s power converter, which will short out the pod s flight systems.

Kyle
Okay. I ll give it a try.

Breetai
I have asked several other pilots to work on this problem as well, but I thought you should be included.

Miriya
Good Luck, Kyle.

when you get back in your veritech, you have the tractor beam, added for free

Breetai
This is a general announcement to all RDF pilots. We have developed a new tractor beam which will fit all RDF Veritechs, and we are making it available for general install. We need to capture an enemy pod for interrogation. Any pilots who are interested should come to the Factory Satellite to purchase the tractor beam. That is all. Breetai out.

after capturing the Zen pilot for Breetai, you must return with him to the Fact. Sat. When you arrive, a battle is going on all around the factory.

Kyle
Breetai, I've captured a pilot for you, but you seem a bit occupied.

Breetai
(fbr05)
You humans always seem to understate events. You are cleared for landing on sub-pod 3. Get here when you can...and don't lose the pod you are towing!

when you target the Fact. Sat., sub-pod 3 is highlighted.

you must fly through the battle to pod-3, on the other side of the factory.

during the flight, if you get hit

Breetai
(fbr06)
Be careful, Knight One. I need that pilot alive.

Kyle
I know that, sir -- and I'd like to get through this alive, too!

if you spend time shooting pods, and stop making progress towards the factory landing deck

Breetai
Your own glory in battle is not at question, Knight-1! You must get the captured pod to me!

text from capture pilot, when player takes a few hits

male Zen Pilot
Kalidar! I have been captured! Free me, my dentalla, or grant me kara-brek!

NOTE: the pod cockpit slows you down somewhat

Only if Kyle helped capture the pilot

Rick
(frk00)
Kyle, I've asked you here because you were instrumental in capturing the Zentraedi who gave us our information. Exedore?

Exedore
(fex00)
Thank you, Admiral. The pilot was quite willing to talk to me once he recognized who I was. I learned a number of alarming facts. After Dolza was destroyed, several smaller Zentraedi fleets were left leaderless...the Robotech Masters evidently abandoned them. One such fleet encountered a being named Eboliar, who gave them new purpose.

Lisa
(fli00)
Eboliar? What sort of being is he?

Exedore
(fex01)
We aren't entirely certain --- the captured pilot wasn't very clear. We think he, or it, lives in that crystal asteroid Pilot Bartley saw.

Rick
(frk01)
So this 'Eboliar' character just took over the fleet?

Exedore
(fex02)
Not quite. The current Zentraedi commander...Kergen Krashavera...

Mirya
(fmy02)
No!

Exedore
(fex02)
Yes. From the same clone family as Khyron the Backstabber. He formed an alliance with Eboliar. They agreed to work together.

Rick
(frk02)
Work together to do what, Exedore? What do they want?

Exedore
(fex03)
Apparently, Admiral, they seek revenge for the destruction of so much of the Zentraedi race.

Kyle can choose from the following two

Kyle mumbling) Well, we know why they're here, at least.

(fkl05)
Kyle curious) Why isn't the Minmei attack working?

If second is chosen

Exedore
(fex04)
They seem to be aware of the 'Minmei attack' and have taken some precautions against it. Recon pods or Cyclops ships are positioned throughout battles to filter any attempt to broadcast Minmei's song. We need to destroy all the recon pods before we can begin exposing the Zentraedi to human culture. We are working on a song transmitter that can be attached to a veritech, but to work, all the recon ships must be destroyed.

Rick
I'll tell all of our pilots to look out for the Recon Pods and Cyclops. We'll also offer a bonus to any freelance fighters for destroying them. We need to smash that network!

phase 2

when entering the area of the game map holding the asteroid field

Rick
SDF-3 to Knight One. Kyle, this is Hunter. You're entering an area of high enemy traffic. We think they may have a base of some sort. Stay awake out there....

Kyle
Gotcha, Rick. Thanks for the warning.

soon after

trn Pilot
This is RDF transport Lambda. We were exploring a large asteroid that drifted into the area when we were attacked. They aren't letting anyone near that asteroid -- we need assistance.

when you arrive

trn pilot
I'm glad you're here! We're surrounded by Alliance pods!

two dozen Veritechs against twice that many pods - protect the transport

after a while, a single female power armor shows up, focusing its entire attention on you. It is almost impossible to hit, though you can avoid getting hit

thirty seconds later, RDF reinforcements show up, including Miriya

Miriya
Knight-1, dive towards the big asteroid. That Quadrano is focusing on you to the exclusion of all other targets. Let's see if she'll chase you outside the battle.

you dive, and she chases

Tirra
(m05ta00)
You will not survive this day, Micronian!

the Zen pilot looks just like Vala, but with gold hair

Kyle
(m05kl01)
Vala?

Tirra
(m05ta01)
I am Tirra Norri. Vala is my clone sister. For turning her from her people, you must die!

Kyle
(m05kl02)
*I* must die?

Tirra
(m05ta02)
We discovered that several human-Zentraedi couplings have occurred. When I discovered Vala was one such traitor, my entire sisterhood was disgraced! Both of you must die!

Kyle
(m05kl03)
Knight-1 to SDF-3!

male tech
(m05mt00)
This is the SDF-3...go ahead.

Kyle
(m05kl04)
Get Vala Norri on the horn now! This is an emergency!

a few seconds pass

male tech
(m05mt01)
We're trying to locate her. Hold on a few minutes.

Kyle
(m05kl05)
I may not *have* a few minutes! Hurry!

Vala
(m05va00)
This is Lt. Norri.

if you kill Tirra before Vala appears

Kyle
(m05kl06)
Vala...I'm sorry. I was under attack from a sister of yours named Tirra. I was hoping you could talk to her, tell her there is a way of life beyond the Imperative...but she kept attacking. I had no choice but to...

Vala
(m05va01)
No...no...it never ends....

Kyle
(m05kl07)
I'm sorry....

if you do not kill her before Vala shows up

Kyle
(m05kl08)
I have a relative of yours out here. Think you could get her to stop shooting at me? I'm patching you through...

Tirra
Die, puny Hajoca.

Vala
(m05va02)
Par Dessu, my sister. It has been many years.

Tirra
(m05ta04)
Betrayer!

Vala
(m05va03)
No. I seek my own destiny now, not a life forced on me by the Robotech Masters. Throughout our history, the Zentraedi have been nothing but destroyers. Now, at last, we have a chance to create.

Tirra
(m05ta05)
The Zentraedi are the greatest warriors in the universe! You have gone against our most sacred beliefs! You have disgraced our entire sisterhood, all the way back to the original Norri!

Vala
(m05va04)
Our history is nothing but lies, programmed into us by the Robotech Masters' machines when we were created. They used us as tools, nothing more. We have a right to create our own destiny.

Tirra
(m05ta06)
This cannot be true!

Kyle
(m05kl09)
Vala, she s still shooting at me!

Vala
(m05va05)
Listen! I have even learned to repair and build.

Tirra stops shooting

Tirra
(m05ta07)
Zentraedi know nothing of repair work! Only the Robotech Masters have such knowledge!

Vala
(m05va06)
Haven't you heard the music, Tirra? I know it has awakened new feelings in you, as it did me. Let me teach you of them.

Tirra
(m05ta08)
And if I kill this micronian?

Vala
(m05va07)
Then, my sister, I will be forced to hunt you down. He is my (if neutral or worse: ally, if Friendly: friend, if love: mate.)

Kyle
I hate to interrupt the girl talk, but company is on the way! Six pods!

Tirra is silent, frozen

Kyle defends himself

suddenly, Tirra turns on the pods as well

Tirra
(m05ta09)
Very well. I will learn your ways, even though it means betraying my people.

Vala
(m05va08)
The Robotech Masters betrayed us long ago, Tirra.

as the pods are destroyed

Tirra
(m05ta10)
Follow me, Micronian. I will guide you to our base.

she dives down close to the asteroid, and skims its surface. Soon, a cave opening appears

Kyle
(m05kl11)
I see a cave opening. Tirra is heading towards it.

Tirra
Follow me, human!

Kyle
She went into that asteroid!

Vala
Be careful, Kyle.

through a twisty tunnel into an open area inside - several pods and crystals, plus an object

Tirra
(m05ta12)
This is our new weapon project. I am giving it to you.

fight the guarding pods and crystals, while Tirra gets the object

Kyle
(m05kl13)
Tirra grabbed it, whatever it is.

Vala
(m05va10)
Bring it to the SDF-3, so we can study it. Thank you, Tirra. You have made a decision that will improve your life.

Tirra
(m05ta13)
Will you show me what is a 'friend', Micronian?

Kyle
(m05kl14)
Let's start by having you call me Kyle. That's better than "micronian." Follow me to the SDF-3 and your sister.

Tirra
(m05ta14)
I will follow you. Karat-sul...Kyle.

you exit the cave, and head to the waypoint to the SDF-3

if you kill Tirra, but still get close enough to the cave opening to see it

Kyle
I see some sort of cave mouth up ahead. Checking it out.

a crystal zips out of it, off on some unknown errand

if you enter the cave

Kyle
I'm going in. Lets see what's in here.

when you leave with object

Kyle
There were a bunch of pods and crystals guarding...something. I'm bringing it back with me.

when you get to SDF-3, text starts at Dr. Lang, and no Tirra dialog made.

if, after Vala stops shooting at you, you continue to shoot, hitting more than once

Tirra
(m05ta15)
One of you talks of peace while the other gets me in his sights? Negronta hajoca!

Vala
(m05va10)
You dare to use a T'sentrati warrior as a decoy for your cowardly attack? You have now dishonored me, as well!

Vala immeidately set down to zero, RDF set to 45, SC +25

if no Tirra (killed in previous asteroid battle)

when you get to Lang's Lab

Lang
Well, Mr. Bartley. Let's see what you have brought me.

goto Lang dialog starting with "Facinating"

else, if Tirra with Kyle

when nearing SDF-3 landing bay

Kyle
(n05kl00)
Tirra, you'll need to head to the micronization chambers first. Then meet Vala and I.

Tirra
(n05ta00)
Understood.

you meet Vala in Dr. Lang's lab.

Vala
(n05va00)
Tirra!

Tirra
(n05ta01)
Par Dessu, Vala. We have not fought together since the subjugation of Karrbara.

they stare at each other, and then Vala hugs Tirra. Tirra looks surprised, but then, awkwardly, returns the gesture.

Vala
Forgive me sister. That was something humans do to show affection.

Tirra
I see there is much I have to learn about this new life.

Dr. Lang
(n05la01)
Now then, let's take a look at what you have brought us, Miss. Do you have any idea what its purpose might be?

Tirra
(n05ta03)
It is a new weapon to be installed on officer's pods and female armor. I do not know what sort of weapon it is, though.

Dr. Lang
Well, let's take a closer look, shall we, hm?

he turns to a console, and brings up a schematic on a screen

Lang
(n05la03)
Fascinating. It appears to be some sort of a small scale plasma gun...a scaled down version of the surface turrets on the Zentraedi cruisers. The power is focused through a matrix of some element I can't immediately identify. The amount of raw power is truly astonishing, almost off the scale. It would slow down your fighter briefly due to its draining off a large portion of your power, but all that power would be channeled through the gun as high-energy plasma.

Kyle
(n05kl01)
Hey, when can I get one?

Lang
(n05la04)
With a few weeks of engineering, I should be able to build one, if I can get more of this focusing element. However, we need to test this now. All we'll need is a qualified test pilot.

if Vala Neutral or worse

Vala
I'm sure we'll find someone responsible who can test it. Perhaps Captain Sterling...

if Vala Friendly or Love

Vala
(n05va03)
Emil, I'd like to recommend Mr. Bartley. His recent combat record would make him the best choice.

Kyle
(n05kl02)
Well, I think I can live with that.

regardless

Lang
(n05la05)
Vala, remember that idea I mentioned to you a few month ago? The problem was that we could not channel enough power to make it function. I think I can use the power converter from this gun to overcome that flaw.

Vala
(n05va04)
Interesting, Emil. I think you could be right.

if Tirra in Lab

Lang
(n05la06)
It was good to meet you, T'sen Norri. If you are anything like your sister, you will be a good ally.

Tirra
(n05ta04)
Uh...yes...it was interesting to meet you, Doctor Lang.

Later in the game, this weapon starts to show up on Zen fighters.

shorty after song transmitter available

Rick
Knight 1, we have an important convoy leaving the SDF-3 soon. We already have some escort fighters, but our forces are spread thin, and I think you could make a difference. They'll be carrying important supplies and personnel to Armor 11, and they have to get there. Try to get here as soon as you can.

if player shows up at SDF-3 shortly

Rick
Thanks for the assist, Knight-1. Shuttle Pi 4 has the supplies. The other transports are decoys. The cargo on Pi 4 must reach Armor 11 safely. Good luck!

if player does not show up

Rick
Convoy Pi launching from the SDF-3. Knight 1, if you're still interested in some important escort duty, you can rendezvous with it.

if player reaches convoy before ambush

trn pilot
Welcome to the party, Knight 1. The real cargo is in Pi 4, everything else is a decoy. Keep alert for trouble.

later - within a few seconds of each other, the engines on Pi 3 and 4 explode, the ships coast to a ship, droping behind - they were already 5 km from Pi 1 & 2

trn pilot
Emergency! Shuttles Pi 3 & Pi 4 are disabled, probably by sabotage! Long range intelligence reports a large enemy force heading this way! The remaining transports will attempt to offload the cargo and people, but we don't have a lot of time! We need help! Knight 1! Move in to defend!

when enemy ships appear

trn pilot
Incoming enemy forces at 15 klicks! I hope you guys are ready, because I'm not! Heading in to dock with Pi 4!

at 10 km

Kergen
(m06kn00)
Ah! I read less than twenty ships, two of which are helpless! This is going to be fun!

Brog
(m06bg00)
There is nothing *fun* about this, Kergen. Slay the fighters of course, but the larger craft are unarmed and crippled. There is no honor in destroying them, and broadcasting your threats to them is arrogant folly.

Kergen
(m06kn01)
You and your "honor." These puny, miserable creatures destroyed most of our people, and corrupted the rest! They cannot be allowed to live!

Brog
(m06bg01)
They are stonger than they appear. They have fought and died valiantly, and will continue to do so.

Kergen
They are a mortal enemy of the Zentraedi! They must be exterminated!

Brog
You thrive on their fear. You are angry that they do not fear you enough. But they are dangerous. We agree on that, it seems.

Kergen
(m06kn03)
Your "honor" is going to get you killed someday. Attack!

they attack

Kyle
All ships! I am picking up a dozen recon pods, and two cyclops. We need to take them out! If we can, we can try the song transmitter! Make sure to protect the transports above all else!

most Zen ships attack the fighters, only a few, with Kergen, attack the transports. To win, the player should go after the recon ships. Others will protect the transports for a while

incidental text during battle

when Kergen kills Pi 3, the first he goes after

Kergen
(m06kn04)
Why are such small bugs so tenacious?! Ah! The larger craft provide a more satisfying display.

Kyle
He just took out Pi 3! Pi 2..abort docking mission. Run for it, and make sure you have escort. See if you can lead a few of the pods away from Pi 4!

Kergen
Now, let's see...who's next? Ah, the other large one is running! Abandoning your comrades, eh? Now you will learn WHY you fear me!

Brog
What is the challenge in destroying the helpless?! At least the fighters are wrothy foes! Defenseless creatures are not worth our attention.

if Pi 4 gets destroyed, song not used

Rick
We just picked up the destruction of Pi 4! Return to base! All ships, retreat while you can!

Kergen
Run little creatures! Flee before the Zentraedi!

if recon ships destroyed

Kyle
Without their communication ships, they'll be picking up Minmei's song. Stay alert...we're not sure how it will affect them!

Kergen
(m06kn07)
Aaaaagh! What is the horrid noise!

Brog
It...is.....fascinating!

Kyle
It's working! The pods are flying everywhere! Now's our chance! Attaaaack!

veritechs start killing pods by the bucketful - when one takes a pot shot a Kergen or Brog

if Kergen

Kergen
(m06kn08)
WHAT! They are *winning*! This must be how they did it before! It's their secret! That noise is their weapon! But it won't affect me!

if Brog

Brog
Amazing! It's a weapon! These micronians keep suprising me! Kergen! We must retreat! They are cutting us down!

Kergen
Wha...? WHAT! NO! I will NOT retreat! Fools! Shake it off! Attack!

Kergen attacks veritechs

after a couple of minutes

Brog
(m06bg06)
Kergen! Our soldiers will not be able to fight with this sound on every frequency! We will be slaughtered! We must retreat!

Kergen
(m06kn10)
Hajoka! Filthy vermin! I will not forget this! Retreat!

Brog
(m06bg07)
A most interesting experience. I feel...something.

Kergen
(m06kn11)
I'll tell you what you feel! Hatred! Hatred for the Micronians! Every last one of them must be destroyed!

Brog
(m06bg08)
Perhaps...

trn pilot
Whew...that was close! Glad that finally worked!

if trn 1 survived

trn pilot
Completing docking. Lets get out of here as soon as possible!

else

trn pilot
We need to wait for someone to offload us! Please stick around!

either way

trn pilot
I need a drink....

soon after

Rick
(m06rk04)
Get yourselves to Armor 11 as soon as possible.

Kyle
(m06kl04)
Any ideas what caused the explosions?

Rick
(m06rk05)
based on the comments of the shuttle pilots, it definately looks like someone planted an explosive device.

Kyle
(m06kl05)
But who? Who would do that?

Rick
(m06rk06)
I'll never be able to prove it, but I wouldn't be suprised if some of Leonard's cronies were involved. They'll do anything to discredit the RDF in order to get the SDF-3 for themselves. Leonard will be just as squeaky clean as usual, of course. Just get yourself safely to Armor 11, and I'll worry about politics.

phase 2 or 3

this battle uses a Zen Command Ship as the cruiser

fem Tech
This is Armor 15. A Zen cruiser just folded in near us, and is launching fighters! We're not prepared to fight this! Any Veritechs in the area, please respond!

you arrive

fem Tech
Welcome to the party, Knight One.

battle

fem Tech
Knight-1! We need help against those missile pods!

more battle

fem Tech
We've got a plan, Knight-1! We've rigged a transport full of explosives. Protect it until it reaches that cruiser!

a transport leaves the ARMD, and orients itself to fly around the cruiser. It will pass the cruiser, and then turn and ram the engines. you need to keep it alive until it does that

fem Tech
Target acquired...locked on...YES! We got it!

cruiser is halted, but launches more pods, including a mass of missile pods

Kyle
(m07kl00)
We aren't finished yet! The cruiser's dead in space, but now we have pods everywhere!

battle

fem Tech
Get these pods off us!

battle

Kyle
Get out of there! The Armor is going to explode!

fem Tech
Captain...reflex core destroyed ..wait...WAIT...WAIIIIIIII....

ARMD booms

Kyle
(m07kl02)
Knight-1 to RDF Command. Bad news -- we just lost Armor 15. Good news -- we've got a crippled Alliance cruiser here. If we can get some reinforcements, we could take it out.

Rick
(m07rk00)
Forces en route, Coming in from Armor 14! Its time to sting one of these things! If it gets to hot where you are, intercept the Armor 14 forces.

this leads to the Death by Sting mission

phase 2 or 3, after the Booming Transport mission

if you are not already there from the Booming Transport Mission

Rick
Knight-One, we have a disabled Zen cruiser in your area. Their weapons are functioning, but its engines are down.

either way

Rick
We have three squadrons coming in to try to take it out. You might want to lend a hand.

when you arrive

Zen cruiser is halted, but as soon as a few Veritechs get within range, it launches pods. It will also fire directly at anybody who gets close enough.

Wolff
Here they come!

Max
Okay boys -- let's dance!

Miriya
Hey! I'm the only one you're allowed to dance with, remember?

Wolff
If you two are finished chatting, they are almost here. Go for it, pack!

Max
Engage!

battle for a minute

Exedore
(m07ex00)
This is Exedore on the SDF-3. Mr. Bartley, the Queadol-Magdomilla class cruiser has a weakness toward the rear of the ship. A precise shot with a high powered weapon into the reflex funace should start a chain reaction and destroy the ship.

if player has plasma cannon (from asteroid battle), add

Exedore
Use your plasma cannon.

else, add

Exedore
Use missiles.

either way

Exedore
(m07ex03)
Aim along the axis of the cruiser, halfway between the center and rear of the ship. It will probably take a number of shots.

when cruiser goes boom

Exedore
(m07ex04)
That was done quite adeptly, Mr. Bartley.

occurs during phase 2, 3, or 4

Lisa
(m08li00)
This is Admiral Lisa Hayes on the RDF transport Omega. We are trapped in a Zentraedi mine field and need immediate help. We have picked up Zentraedi fighters en route to our location.

when you arrive

Lisa
(m08li01)
I'm even glad to see you, Knight-1. We were on our way to Armor 12 when we hit a mine. It disabled our engines, so we drifted into the middle of the field.

Kyle
Current status?

Lisa
(m08li02)
We've jury-rigged the engines, but we can't move without hitting a mine. We need you to clear a path. But be careful, please -- we can't take too many explosions near us!

Kyle
How many hits can you take?

Lisa
(m08li03)
Some, but not many and I really don't want to find out! Scanners show several Zentraedi fighters about ten klicks from here. We have a few Veritechs on their way, but the Zen pods will arrive first. Work as fast as you can.

Kyle starts destroying mines in a path toward the transport. Before he finishes, the Zen forces show up

Lisa
Watch your back, Knight-1! The pods are here, and you won't save us by getting yourself killed! Concentrate on the pods!

when transport takes first hit

Lisa
We are under att.....

Kyle
Admiral! Are you still there?!

Lisa
We are alright, but we took a hit. I think I broke my arm....

after this point in game, Lisa is wearing a shoulder cast? - add a single texture over uniform of bandage?

after you destroy your first pod in the mission

Kergen
(m08kn00)
So you think you can best us, you puny micronian? Attack!

after a few minutes, the other Veritechs show up

Kergen
(m08kn01)
So your dentalla are here? No matter...they will all die! Zentraedi warriors...attack!

thirty seconds later

Lisa
(m08li07)
Some of those shots are getting a bit close to the mines! We need shielding fire!

Kergen
(m08kn02)
Trying to protect your friends, eh? Not for long! Pods...keep the micronians occupied. I will get the transport!

Kergen begins firing on mines at the edge of the mine field, working his way in towards the transport, or heads towards the transport if already free and escaping

Lisa
(m08li08)
Somebody get that officer's pod! If he gets much closer, we'll be dead! Bartley...can you take out that pod?!

several Veritechs peal off and head after Kergen

after you succeed at clearing a path for the transport, it accelerates out of the mine field

Lisa
(m08li09)
Good work, Knight-1. Escort us out of here! Veritechs, keep those pods away from us!

Kergen
(m08kn03)
They are escaping, you fools! Get them! Get them or be punished!

a minute later, more Veritechs show up. Kergen and the pods are overwhelmed

Kergen
(m08kn04)
No! You cannot escape me! We will meet again, and when we do, you will not be so lucky. Retreat, pods!

the pods leave the area, and the Veritechs form up around the transport

Lisa
(m08li10)
Thank you, Bartley. You saved us. I'll remember that.

phase 3

Rick
Knight-1, we have a major battle shaping up in your area. You may want to be there -- I'm sure your editor will want video of it.

if RDF favor good

Rick
We need you there. Good Luck.

when you arrive, two ARMDs are fighting a Zen cruiser

male capt
Armor 7, launching fighters.

fem capt
Armor 9, launching fighters.

Male capt
Here they come!

pods start attacking the ARMDs. Veritechs meet them

Male capt
We're taking damage! Get those missile pods off us!

After a little while

Fem capt
We can't stay here. We have to get closer!

Male capt
How close?

Fem capt
...right down their throats!

Fem capt accelerates toward the cruiser, followed by Male capt

Male capt
Armor 9, you can't stand up to that kind of firepower!

the cruiser itself opens up on Fem capt - it takes several big hits, and slowly starts to spin.

Male capt
Hiroshi! Get out of there! Get to the lifepods!

Fem capt
...too late to get out...our primary systems are hit...we've got fire on all decks now...there s nothing we can do except....

Male capt
Hiroshi...HIROSHI!

Fem capt rights itself, and accelerates full speed at the cruiser. The cruiser keeps pounding it, and the platform once again begins to spin, falling out of control towards the cruiser. Just as it begins to break up, it hits the cruiser and both go up. During this, Male capt is also taking hits from the cruiser

Male capt
no.....

after destruction, if Armor 7 survived

Male capt
This is Armor 7 to all surviving fighters. You may land here.

if you do not go after some of the dive-bombing pods, both ARMDs go up - big points if it survives

need to add a bit more text to this battle

phase 3

when you come within range of Eboliar on the game map

Lisa
Knight-1, we detect that you are near the crystal asteroid. Please get close to it if you can. We need more information. Alpha Squadron is in the area and can provide cover for you.

when you arrive

male pilot
That's strange -- there's no sign of the enemy. The Zens acted like this was an important object to them, but there are no defenders here at all.

Kyle
Keep your eyes open.

as you get closer, suddenly, tons of crystals appear from inside the surface of Eboliar.

male pilot suprised) Crystals everywhere! They detach from the asteroid!

Kyle
I think we have all we need. Let's get out of here!

male pilot
You don't have to tell me twice. Delta Squadron...head to the waypoint, fast!

you try to run, but crystals everywhere

male pilot
We're surrounded! We can't get rid of them!

Kyle
Try to get as many as you can! Maybe we can blow a path to the waypoint! We're faster, so if we can get past them, we can escape!

you fight for a while, and as Veritechs reach the waypoint, they get away

Lisa
Get out of there, Knight-1! If you run NOW, you might be able to get away!

Kyle
Time to leave, flyboys!

male pilot
Roger. Let's go!

phase 3 or 4

fem Tech
That crystal asteroid is moving towards us! Request assistance immediately!

when you arrive, you find Eboliar launching crystals at two ARMD platforms. The Armors are launching fighters

fem Tech
We have crystals everywhere!

battle crystals for a while

fem Tech
We are reading a power buildup in the asteroid! Something's happening!

a beam fires out of the bottom of Eboliar s fortress, and curves upward until it touches one ARMD, which promptly vanishes - similar to how the shadow ships in Babylon 5 fire. The beam cuts off, and fires again, moving until it hits the other ARMD

fem Tech
What happened to Armor 4? It's firing again! Wha....

crystals continue to attack the remaining Veritechs

male pilot
They didn t even have a chance to evacuate! That beam cut them apart like they were paper!

battle for a moment

male pilot
Try to make it to the waypoint! There's nothing more we can do here!

phase 3

you must have the tractor beam (and decent RDF favor) to get this mission - otherwise somebody else does it and you just see a news message

Rick
(n12rk00)
Knight-1, we have a mission we think you'll be suited for. We want to insert a Zentraedi spy into Kergen's flagship. If you are interested, fly to the SDF-3. Once here, we will load you with the spy capsule, and detail your orders.

On the SDF-3 -- 'War Council' with Rick, Lisa, Vala, and Joe Zentraedi (Use generic Zen art)

Rick
I'm glad you agreed to help us, Kyle.

If Vala dislikes you

Vala sarcastic)Are you sure he's the best qualified?

if Vala is neutral to you

Vala mild sarcastic) I suppose he'll do well enough.

If Vala likes you

Vala mild suprise) I, too, am pleased to see you -- surprising though that might seem.

Kyle can pick one of the following two

Kyle excited) I'm glad to be here -- this will be a great story.

Kyle neutral) I hope you're planning to pay me extra for being your errand boy.

Lisa
(n12li00)
Well, enough of this cheery banter. Knight-1, we need to know more about the relationship between the Zentraedi and Eboliar. The only way we can do that is from the inside. Morkag<<<, here,>>> has bravely volunteered to be demicronized and implanted into Kergen's flagship.

male zen pilot
It is an honor to serve.

Rick
(n12rk02)
We will give you a transport capsule which you can pull with your tractor beam. It will be quite a strain on your ships engines, so be careful. You'll be moving a lot more slowly than you're used to.

you then fly to the location of Kergen's flagship - you are somewhat slowed by carrying the capsule. you must use a missile to break a hole in the side of the flagship, and then fire the capsule into the hole, before the hole repairs itself.

Lisa
(n12li01)
We've loaded the last known position of Kergen's flagship into your flight computer. We'll be in constant communication, so stay alert.

Back in the cockpit - When you approach the flagship

Lisa
(m12li00)
You should be siteing the flagship now.

Kyle
It's there, all right...and a bunch of pods!

Lisa
(m12li01)
Gold Squadron, Blue Squadron -- keep those pods off Knight-1! Knight-1...get in missile range of the flagship! You need to cut a hole in the ship with a missile before dropping the capsule.

If you use all your missiles before hitting the flagship, or miss the flagship with your last missile

Lisa
(m12li02)
Knight-1! You needed a missile to create an entrance for our agent! Mission aborted, return to base. We'll try again...with another pilot! (RDF-20)

If you successfully pound your way in with a missile

Lisa
(m12li03)
Excellent work, Knight-1! Now release the pod!

Kyle
Pods away! Good luck, Morkag!

Lisa
Gold Squadron, Blue Squadron, Knight-1: Return to base!

occurs when you have reached 'love' stage with Vala and have completed all the VPRC related missions. If the game timer runs out before this happens, Eboliar destroys the Earth.

After the conditions are reached, the next time you get close to the SDF-3, you'll get a message to meet Dr. Lang in the research lab (or the war room, if we don't have a research lab)

male tech
(vmt00)
Kyle Bartley, report to Dr. Lang.

when player find Lang

Kyle
(vkl00)
Yes, Doctor? What can I do for you?

Lang
(vla00)
Well, we have an interesting offer for you. It wasn't entirely my idea...

Vala
(vva00)
I put him up to it. It's my way of making up for my loss of trust in you.

Kyle
(vkl01)
So what is it?

Lang
Ah! Right. You may have heard us talking about 'Project Gamma'?

Kyle
Yes?

Vala
You were instrumental in getting us the parts we needed, so we felt it only fair you should be the first to use the prototype.

Kyle
I'm grateful, really, but I'd be more grateful if I knew what it was!

Lang
(vla02)
In the simplest possible terms, we've created a miniature reflex furnace, using some of the focusing techniques we learned from the plasma cannon, and enhanced by..

Vala
(vva02)
Oh, don't bore him with the technical details. It's a Veritech-portable reflex cannon.

Kyle
(vkl04)
A...portable....REFLEX CANNON???

Lang
Oh, it's not nearly as powerful as the SDF-3's main gun, but it is very strong.

Vala
It will totally alter the face of battle...once we've perfected it.

Kyle
You mean, it's not fully functional?

Vala
(vva04)
It works...er...most of the time. There's a flaw in the generating matrix. It can only handle a few shots before it shorts out, so you should use it only when you have to.

Kyle
It sounds nearly unbelievable...like some sort of super-weapon in a video game.

Lang
(vla04)
I need to oversee the actual installation of the weapon onto your ship. Vala will discuss the details with you.

he leaves

Vala
(vva05)
We can talk about the gun in a minute, Kyle. For now...I just wanted to...I mean...oh, blast it!

Kyle
(vkl07)
What? What's wrong?

Vala
(vva06)
Decades of life as a warrior don't really prepare you for life among the micronians, it seems. What I'm trying to say is...I'm sorry. I completely misjudged you.

Kyle
(vkl08)
Well, it's about time you realized that!

Vala
(vva07)
Oh, and about the VPRC instructions...why don't we discuss them over dinner?

Kyle
(vkl09)
Dinner? Uh...sure. Where?

Vala
(vva08)
I was thinking my quarters. See you!

The Voice of Rodila is the generic female Zen Pilot voice.

occurs in phase 3 after you learn about reflex cannon, and only if your rating w/Vala is Neutral or above

Note: Rodilla can be permitted to die in this scenario -- makes it more dramatic. If she dies, any of her dialog will come from a generic Zentraedi, male (so the player knows she's dead)

Vala
(m13va00)
Kyle...a friend of mine, a former Quadrano like myself, is leading a squadron of RDF allied Zentraedi. They are under attack from the Alliance and we just got a message that the Southern Cross is on the way. I don t trust the SC, so could you get over there and keep an eye on things?

when you arrive

Kyle
Par Dessu, T sen Rodila. Vala Norri thought I could give you a hand.

Rodila
Vala has told me of you. We shall be dentalla...allies against the enemy. Kah Yar, T sentrati!

you enter the battle

soon later, the Black Lions show up

fem SC pilot
This is Lion Leader. We now have control over this situation. All Earth Zentraedi will disengage from battle. If you do not comply, you may be fired upon inadvertently.

Rodila
You dare? You cannot tell a Zentraedi warrior to run away from a battle in progress! Continue the fight! Ibni Yar!

fem SC pilot
So be it. You have been warned. Black Lions, engage the enemy!

the SC joins the battle. Within a minute or two, the SC begins to fire on RDF Zens as well

Rodila
You humans are deliberately firing on my squadron!

fem SC pilot
One alien looks just like another. We warned you to retreat.

Rodila
Liars! Our IFF signals are the same as yours! Desist or we will retaliate!

Kyle
This is Knight-1 to SDF-3. Who's bright idea was it to send Southern Cross forces into a battle including friendly Zentraedi? The Black Lions are firing on our Zentraedi allies!

Rick
SDF-3 To Knight-1. No such permission was given. Leonard is acting on his own initiative.

the RDF Zens start attacking the Lions, as well as the enemy Zens - soon the enemy Zens are gone or running, but the battle continues

Rick
This MUST stop! Kyle, see if you can get the attention of the Lion's leader -- any way you can. Fire on them if you have to, but get them to listen to this channel!

Kyle
Lion Leader, Zentraedi pilots, this is Knight-1. The enemy has retreated! You will end this fight NOW!

a brief pause with no response to you

Kyle
Report, T sen Rodila! Sten Yar!

Rodila
These Hajoca are still firing at us!

Kyle
Will you cease firing if the Lions do?

Rodila
Of course! There is no honor in battling one's allies!

Rick
You have permission to fire on Lion Leader, but do not, repeat, DO NOT destroy him! Just get his attention!

Kyle
Roger. So much for this party.

If Rodila takes fatal damage

Rodila
Kalidar! Kalidar! Main engines are overlo....

Kyle
Rodila! No!

Kyle must find Lion Leader, and pump a few shots into him

fem sc pilot
Bartley! What do you think you're doing?! We have aliens all around us, and you fire on a human ship?

Kyle
By order of Vice Admiral Rick Hunter, you will cease fighting, or I will be forced to fire on you again! These so-called 'aliens' are our allies! They've lived in peace with us for years!

fem sc pilot
Traitor! Black Lions...cease firing and head back to base. If you are fired upon, though, retaliate with deadly force!

(m13mz00) Rodila
Qalliph Squadron, end this fight!

fighting ceases, and the two sides begin to move apart

fem sc pilot
We trusted you, Bartley. You had a place with the Southern Cross, but we can never forgive this betrayal. You are now the walking dead!

Kyle
Great. Now everyone loves me. This is Knight-1 to SDF-3. The Lions have disengaged, and Qalliph Squadron is returning to base.

Rick
Good job, Knight-1.

Vala
Kyle, how is Rodila? Did she survive the fight?

if she did

Rodila
I am here, T'sen Norri. T sen Bartley saved our lives. In honor, our lives are now yours, Knight-1. He is dentalla brek, an honored ally!

Vala
Thank you, Kyle....thank you. <+20 Vala, +5 RDF>

if she didn't

Kyle
I'm...sorry. She fought with honor, and died in battle.

Vala
You managed to save yourself, I see. Vala out. <-20 Vala,-5 RDF>

phase 3 or 4

Vala
(m14va00)
This is Charger flight! We are under attack from enemy forces. We could use some help here!

when you arrive, most of the enemy is destroyed, but only a few Veritechs remain. Vala s is disabled, and Tirra (if she lived through the Asteroid Mission) is guarding her. Crystals are on the way

Vala
(m14va01)
Kyle, get out of here! We have crystals coming in, and we barely survived the last attack!

Kyle
(m14kl00)
No way, Vala. I won't watch you get killed! What are you doing flying a veritech, anyway?

Vala
(m14va02)
I am a Quadrono warrior, Kyle. I have been flying combat since before you were born!

Kyle
(m14kl01)
Hold on...I'm coming to get you!

Vala
(m14va03)
Well, I guess I can t say I m sorry you're here. Fly within 0.02 klicks of me, and switch to Battloid. That will activate your Veritech s recovery systems.

Tirra
I shall guard against the enemy. You will survive this day, sister!

the remaining Veritechs attack the crystals. you must keep Vala from getting hit until you can get close enough. When you get close enough, and switch to Battloid, the cockpit of Vala s fighter detaches and attaches itself to your arm

Kyle
Okay...I ve got you, Vala. Tirra, we are getting out of here!

Tirra
Understood.

the remaining Veritechs head towards the waypoint, but you need to shoot some crystals to get there

Vala
(m14va04)
Thank you, Kyle. You saved my life.

Kyle
Once upon a time, you made me happy. I had to repay you somehow....

Vala
Oh, Kyle....

phase 3 or 4

Max
(m15mx00)
Kyle! Miriya was on the way to Earth from the Factory Satellite when she was attacked and disabled! She is carrying Dana!

Kyle
Why would you let her carry a child in the middle of this war?

Max
(m15mx01)
Dana was on the Factory Satellite when this war began. With the recent attacks on the Factory, we both thought we should try to get Dana downside. But she was attacked and disabled by crystals, and they are towing her to the crystal asteroid! I'm on the way, but I won't get there in time! You can! Please, save my wife and daughter!

when you arrive, you see Miriya being towed by six crystals. She is in a VF-1D trainer. Eboliar is 10-15 km away, and has launched a huge number of crystals. you only have a few minutes until they will arrive.

Miriya
(m15my00)
Knight One! My veritech is disabled, and I am being towed by crystals toward the asteroid. More crystals are on the way! Dana and I have only a few minutes until we are overwhelmed!

Kyle
I'm on the case!

Miriya
(m15my01)
Take out my escort, and then dock with me! Your Veritech repair systems should be able to fix the damage to my ship.

Dana
Mom...this little TV shows that the pretty things are getting closer!

as you take out the first crystal, several more peal off towards you.

as you fight

Dana
Are we going to that big rock out there?

Kyle
Not if I can help it, kid.

when you finish destroying the towing crystals, Miriya's veritech stops

Kyle
Preparing to dock, Captain Sterling.

Miriya
Hurry up, Kyle. We've got a cluster of crystals coming in!

you dock

Kyle
Repair manipulators activated.

a few seconds go by

Miriya
(m15my03)
Veritech systems coming back on line! Good job, Kyle.

Dana
Wow! The pretty things are all around us!

the crystals have reached you, and surround you.

Miriya
Let's get out of here!

Miriya begins to dodge crystals, killing like a maniac. In this mission, Max and Miriya spend most of the time in battloid mode

Max
(m15mx01)
Miriya! I'm here! I'm going to clear a path to you!

Dana
(m15dn03)
Can I help, mom?

Miriya
(m15my05)
No, dear. Just be quiet.

the Veritech's secondary weapons also start firing, and hit several crystals

Dana
(m15dn04)
I got one, mom! I got one!

Miriya
(m15my06)
I guess you do have some Zentraedi in you. Go ahead, dear! But be careful not to hit any of the Veritechs!

big battle, lots of crystals everywhere

during the battle, Dana talks some as she helps fight. She actually does pretty well, and is obviously having a great time

This text will be randomly dispersed as she shoots

Dana
(m15dn05)
This is fun! Boom! Zoom! Got ya!

Dana
(m15dn06)
This is like a video game, but better!

Dana
(m15dn07)
Take that! And that! Whoopee!

when most of the crystals are gone

Max
(m15mx02)
We've thinned them out! Miriya, get Dana out of here!

Miriya
(m15my07)
On my way!

she turns, transforms to fighter, and afterburns out, with you and Max following

Max
(m15mx03)
Thanks, Kyle! I'll escort her from here.

Miriya
(m15my08)
You are a true friend, Mr. Bartley. Don't give up on Vala, yet. I know how we Zentraedi think. She'll come around.

Dana
(m15dn08)
Can we go back and do that again, mom?

This mission will be generated randomly when you are near the factory satellite and after the first fold mission. It must come before any missions that rely on the info Exedore has learned.

Lisa
SDF-3 to Knight-1! Emergency! Please respond!

Kyle
Knight-1 here. Go ahead.

(m16li01)
I don't like having to do this, but you're the closest Veritech we've got.

(m16li02)
You're one of the best pilots we've got, so please help us with this.

Lisa
(m16li03)
Exedore's personal shuttle was heading from the factory satellite to the SDF-3 when it was attacked and crippled. It's being towed by crystals to a Zentraedi scout ship. We have to rescue him!

Kyle
Send me the coordinates, and I'll see what I can do.

flies to general area. A group of pods, led by Brog, will attack. Other veritechs might assist

After Kyle destroys at least two pods, Brog comes on

Brog
(m16bg00)
I have heard of your skill, Micronian! I an eager to try myself against you!

Kyle
Don't be so eager to die, Zentraedi!

Brog
It will not be I who tastes vacuum this day!

Many ships will be involved at this point. As soon as Brog begins taking damage, the SDF will call

Lisa
(m16li04)
Knight-1! Remember your mission! Save Exedore, and stop playing hero!

Kyle
(m16kl03)
Listen! I'm just trying not to get killed here!

At this point, Exedore should be too far away to be saved. It is possible, just barely, that the player could succeed. If the player loses, as he should, there is this dialog.

Brog
(m16bg02)
You've lost this round, and the prize is ours! Perhaps we'll meet again.

Brog veers off at maximum speed. Other zen pods will be launched from the scout to distract the player. The scout will fold. A few zen pods will be left to blow up.

Lisa
Might as well head back, Knight-1. We've lost him.

If the player somehow manages to destroy the crystals

Exedore
That was truly extraorindary flying! Are you sure you're not part Zentraedi?

Lisa
Incredible work, Knight-1! Now bring him home!

This should take place after at least one other mission has occured

Lisa
(m17li00)
Attention all Veritechs. We've intercepted transmissions indicating that Exedore is being transferred from a Zentraedi Scout ship to a Cruiser. We must intercept the shuttle and rescue him! This may be our last chance!

After the player arrives

male zen
This is RDF Pod Flight 1. We are going to assist in the rescue of our Domillan.

Kyle
Glad to have you along!

male zen
We will fly interference. You must disable the transport shuttle but in the name of the Imperative, do not destroy it!

Pods shows up, shuttle shows up, lots of fighting

If the shuttle is disabled

Kyle
OK, she's dead in space! All we have to do know is protect her until our transport can arrive!

If the shuttle is destroyed by Kyle

male zen
You traitorous imbecile! You have slain the the living soul of our race! We swear a blood oath against you! (RDF -50, Vala -50, you are automatically targetted by any Zentraedi regardless of side, Eboliar fires the cutting laser, game over man.)

After the pods are gone and the shuttle is crippled

trn pilot
We're here, Knight-1. We'll take over now. Good work!

male zen
You have returned our Domillan to us, Kyle Bartley. We will not forget. (RDF+10, Vala+25)

War Room

Rick
Kyle, we wish to thank you for assisting in rescuing Exedore.

Exedore
Yes. Your help was most appreciated. I suspect I would not have been allowed to live much longer.

Lisa
(n17li00)
What did you learn?

Exedore
(n17ex01)
I understand now what Eboliar sought to gain from this alliance. He seeks the Protoculture Matrix lost in Zor's ship -- the SDF-Macross!

dramatic music flare from Barry!

Lisa
(n17li01)
But the Matrix disappeared along with the SDF-1's fold engines.

Exedore
(n17ex02)
Either they don't know that...or they know something we don't.

occurs during phase 4

Vala
(n18va00)
Kyle, a part for research project Gamma is in transit from Armor 6 to the SDF-3. We just lost communication with the transport fleet. That equipment is vital to the project. Colonel Wolff is en route, but he might need backup. Please check it out...

when you arrive, the transport is under fire, and a Zen transport is moving away from it

Wolff
Those blasted Zentraedi seized the equipment! We have to stop their transport before it gets to the cruiser! Knight-1, we will keep the pods off your back until you disable the Zen transport. There'll be an RDF Transport along to capture it.

the disabled Earth transport explodes

once you disable the Zen transport

Wolff
Good work, Knight-1. Here comes the Earth transport. Make sure it completes its mission.

if, at any time during the mission, the Earth transport takes damage

Wolff
Watch that transport, Bartley! If it's destroyed, we could lose this whole blasted war!

If the Zen transport is destroyed by you

Wolff
Blast it, Kyle! I told you to disable it, not destroy it! I see they were right to classify you as too out-of-control to serve!

as the transport is moving towards the disabled Zen transport

Wolff
Two Zen transports are closing on your position, Knight-1. They can't be permitted to make that rendezvous. Take them out, if you can!

the Zen transports are designed to get there first, if unhindered

when you kill the Zen transports

Wolff
Good work! Our transport is about to dock. Several pods slipped through. Keep that transport alive!

after Earth transport docks, and a minute or two passes

Wolff
The transport got the parts we need! Knight-1, escort it to the waypoint. We ve almost made it -- don t screw up now! Wolff Pack, keep those pods busy!

when the transport reaches the waypoint

Wolff
I think it will be safe now, Kyle.

Vala
It would be a good idea to escort the equipment to the SDF-3. Can you join it at the waypoint, Kyle?

occurs during phase 4

Lisa
(m19li00)
SDF-3 to Knight-1. This is Admiral Hayes. We have a disabled communications satellite in your area. A repair crew is on the way, but they'll need protection.

Edwards
This is Ghost Squadron from ARMD-13. We are on the way.

when you reach the area, the transport and a few RDF Veritechs are closing on the comm-sat. Crystals are in the area

Transport Pilot
Closing on the comm-sat. Docking in two minutes.

male Pilot
We have bogies coming in. Keep them away from the repair crew!

soon after the transport docks, your radar dots all go white, and your target screen stops functioning

male Pilot
Hey, what just happened? I've totally lost IFF!

Kyle
It's the field flux from the satellite -- it's scrambling the identicodes! You'll have to use visual -- just like in the old simulators! Be careful where you shoot!

Ghost Squadron shows up

Edwards
You RDF boys can pack up and go home. The professionals are here.

male pilot
Give me a break.

Ghost Squad attacks, not worrying to much about missing the RDF Veritechs - the following texts appear during the crystal battle

male SC Pilot
Get out of our way, RDF! We have the situation under control.

male SC Pilot
If you would leave the fighting to us, you wouldn t be getting hit!

male Pilot
We don't need your assistance -- this isn't your territory!

Edwards
Well, if it isn t our so-called 'ally', Knight-1.

the SC will take pot-shots at you as they fight the crystals

as the last crystals are being destroyed

Transport pilot
Comm-sat is repaired. Radar will be restored in ten minutes, after the satellite reinitializes. We're heading out.

transport begins to head towards its exit waypoint

an SC pilot will actively turn on an RDF veritech

male pilot
What do you think you are doing, Ghost?

the RDF veritech takes a lot of damage

male Pilot
Get this traitor off me....aaagh!

RDF veritech explodes

male capt
This is Vermillian leader! The Ghosts are firing on us! Defend yourselves!

the RDF Veritechs turn on the SC, and Veritechs are fighting Veritechs, without radar

Kyle
(m19kl01)
SDF-3! This is Knight-1! We are under attack from Ghost Squadron, repeat from Ghost Squadron! We have to defend ourselves!

Lisa
(m19li01)
Get me Armor 13! General Leonard! What the blast is going on?! Your people are firing on my pilots!

Leonard
Ghost Squadron...what is your situation?

Edwards
The RDF are targeting us. We have a right to defend ourselves.

Leonard
(m19ln01)
Admiral...if you cannot control your pilots, mine WILL defend themselves!

Lisa
(m19li02)
Leonard! Our situation board shows Ghost Squadron fired first! Stop your pilots before this escalates!

Leonard
(m19ln02)
I will not be dictated to by some RDF figurehead! Leonard out!

Lisa
(m19li03)
NO! Leonard! All Veritech pilots, try to get yourself out of there! You are free to defend yourselves, but try to avoid any unnecessary fighting!

the battle rages. As the RDF Veritechs work their way to the waypoint, the SC follows, attacking. Kyle is forced to fight.

once three or four SC Veritechs have been destroyed

Leonard
(m19ln03)
Admiral Hayes, this kind of behavior from the RDF is unacceptable! You are destroying my people!

Lisa
(m19li04)
My pilots are trying to retreat, General! Call your Veritechs off!

Edwards
We will not let the RDF get away with this!

Leonard
(m19ln04)
Ghost Squadron, retreat. We don t want any more of an incident that we already have.

the Ghosts peel off and head towards their waypoint

Edwards
The Southern Cross will not forget this, Knight-1! We'll be watching you, Bartley....

occurs during phase 4, directly after comm-sat mission

aboard SDF-3, Lisa and Rick are in war room

Lisa
(n19li00)
What happened out there, Bartley? We can't afford a civil war -- especially with the Zentraedi breathing down our necks!

Rick
Let him talk, Lisa.

Kyle
(n19kl00)
Ghost Squadron showed up, uninvited, and tried to run the whole show. They targeted the crystals without regard to whether we were there or not.

Rick
(n19rk01)
How much damage from friendly fire?

Kyle
(n19kl01)
I'm not sure I'd call Ghost Squadron our friends! Anyway, we took a few light hits by 'accident' -- then one of them took out Lt. Rosen in a tanj deliberate fashion.

Lisa
So you shot back.

Kyle
Of course we shot back! What were we supposed to do, sit there and get blown apart by our own people?

Rick
Easy, Kyle. This isn't a hearing...we just want the facts.

Kyle
OK...there was a bit of a furball for a while, then we got your call to retreat -- and we obeyed. Then they *followed* us! They wanted a fight! We kept at it until Leonard called them off.

Lisa
(n19li02)
Well, you had a right to defend yourselves, but this should not have happened.

Rick
(n19rk03)
We had problems with that during the Malcontent Uprisings. The RDF and Southern Cross have never played well together. But this is getting too extreme...

Lisa
Watch your back, Bartley. I doubt Leonard still considers you prime SC material.

Kyle
T.R. Edwards certainly doesn't. He was the ringleader of this whole mess.

Vala
(n19va00)
Sir...incoming transmission from the Earth Provisional Government. I'm sending it to your screen.

male burecrat
From Senator Moran, United Earth Government, To RDF command: The Council has discussed the incident at Comm-Sat 42. After reviewing the flight data, we conclude that responsibility is shared among all parties. Our conclusion is that the jamming effect of the satellite caused initial pilot errors, which where then exacerbated by the long-time rivalry between the RDF and the Southern Cross. We feel that future incidents could be avoided if the RDF would endeavor to be more cooperative with the SC. We consider RDF Leutinant Rosen and hired pilot Kyle Bartley to be the primary instigators of the event. Discipline is recommended for all involved. Future incidents of this nature must be avoided.

Lisa
Typical. Just blasted typical. They even managed to blame Lt. Rosen.

Kyle
(n19kl05)
Wha!? They didn't even mention Edwards!

Rick
(n19rk04)
Or the Southern Cross. This situation just keeps getting worse.

Vala
(n19va01)
General Leonard is on the line, sir.

Lisa
As you were saying, Rick?

Rick
(n19rk05)
I should have been expecting him...put him on, Vala.

Leonard
(n19ln00)
I assume you received the communication from the Council. Are you satisfied yet? Even you must see that the enemy are those bloody aliens out there. And now I hear that you are allowing some of them to defect?! We can't contain the aliens we already have! We must work together to stop them!

Lisa
(n19li06)
General, we cannot slaughter beings who ask for asylum. Those aliens have the right to search for peace.

Leonard
(n19ln01)
You are fools. You plan to take the Earth's most powerful fortress across the galaxy, leaving the Earth defenseless, and now you want to leave behind more of the enemy. I'm sorry, Admiral. We have nothing more to discuss.

Vala
...disgusting man...

(direct) He's obnoxious, but his concerns are valid.

(annoyed) How did someone like that ever rise to power?

Rick
Well, this has been a fun day.

Lisa
(n19li07)
He seems to have the Council well in hand. Whatever it takes, don't let this happen again, Kyle. Once was more than enough.

Vala
And if the Ghosts make it inevitable?

Lisa
Let's hope they're smarter than that.

occurs during phase 4

Brog
Zen cruiser {name}to RDF. We are trying to defect. Kergen s flagship is chasing us -- we need assistance!

Max
Kyle, Skull Squadron is on the way, but you're closer. We'll be needing your help.

Kergen s flagship is chasing the Zen cruiser, pounding it with fire

Brog
(m20bg01)
All Zentraedi...abandon ship! Explosion in fifteen seconds!

Kergen
(m20kn00)
You hajoca cannot save yourselves! Destroy them!

a bunch of pods, power armors, and Zen transports, marked friendly on radar, jump out of the Zen cruiser. The cruiser explodes

Max
We need to protect the defectors! We've sent them our IFF codes, so they'll show up as friendly! Be careful who you target!

Kergen
(m20kn01)
All fighters launch! Do not let the traitors escape justice!

pods, including Kergen, launch from the flagship. A Cyclops recon craft, also launches. A few seconds later, the Cyclops turns white on your scanner, and all friendly Zen ships revert to unfriendly on radar

Max
Kergen is jamming us! We've lost our recognition systems!

major battle begins, with Zen fighting Zen, and the RDF clueless as to who is who

Max
Don t target a Zentraedi ship unless it's firing on one of ours! We must avoid harming any of the defectors!

Kyle
That Cyclops seems to be putting out some scanner interference. It's probably the source of the jamming.

Max
Go take it out. Skull Squad, on me!

as you work your way through the battle towards the Cyclops, Brog and Kergen begin battling

Kergen
(m20kn02)
You are a traitor to the Imperative, Brog. For that, you must die!

Brog
(m20bg02)
The humans have shown me that there is more to life than killing, Kergen. I will no longer be a slave to the Robotech Master's dreams of conquest.

Kergen
(m20kn03)
Then you will be destroyed!

once you destroy the Cyclops, the defecting pods return to friendly colors on radar

Kergen
Curse you, Micronian! You've interfered with me for the last time!

Max
Brog needs help! All Veritechs, escort the defecting Zentraedi to the waypoint! Kyle, protect the defectors. I'm taking out Kergen myself!

Max attacks Kergen, who suddenly finds himself fighting against two enemies

Kergen
Puny Micronians! What is this power you have over my people?! Your race, your planet, all traces of your kind must be eliminated!

Max
Not if I can help it. Brog...disengage and go protect your people. I ve got Kergen.

Brog
You are a man of great honor, Maximillian Sterling. I can see why Miriya Parino cares for you. I will do as you ask.

Brog breaks off and heads to the convoy of friendly Zens, who are being constantly harassed by Kergen s forces

Kergen
You just made a mistake, little man! Alone, I can surely defeat you!

Max
We'll see.

if Kyle is firing on Kergen

Kergen
Ha! You claim to be a warrior, yet let your friends do your shooting!

Max
Kyle, we need you to protect the Zentraedi! I can take this loudmouth myself!

Kyle loses rank with the RDF (for disobeying orders) and Vala (for not protecting Zentraedi

if Kyle is protecting the defectors

Max
Good work, Kyle! I'm sure Vala will be happy to hear how much you've helped her people!

as you fight off the harassing pods, the Kergen/Max battle rages - Max gets in some good shots

Kergen
That is impossible! No mere micronian can fly like that! This is not over between us!

Kergen retreats, with his forces

Max
We made it, thank to your help. Skull Squadron will escort the defectors the rest of the way.

Rank with Vala is affected as follows: 25% of Defectors survive, lose points. 50% of Defectors survive, Neutral. 75%+ of defectors survive, gain points

Lisa
(m21li00)
SDF-3 to Knight One...SDF-3 to Knight-1. Please come in, Knight-1.

Kyle
(m21kl00)
This is Knight-1 to SDF-3. I read you. What's up?

Lisa
(m21li01)
He's done it again! That...idiot...I call my fiancee is off doing it again! Oooohhh...

Kyle
(m21kl01)
Calm down, Admiral. What happened?

Lisa
(m21li02)
Minmei was shuttling up from Earth, and a crystal swarm surrounded her ship. They're taking her back to the crystal fortress. The instant Rick heard, of course, he decided to take care of it 'personally'. I would consider it a great favor if you would keep an eye on him.

when you arrive, you find Rick in a Super-Veritech. No enemy is present yet. Switch to conversation mode. Rick and you are the only Veritechs.

Lisa
(m21li03)
Rick...listen to me. You haven't been in the cockpit of a Veritech for several years! You're a good pilot, but this isn't your job anymore! You have responsibilities to the fleet! You can't just run off to save Minmei everytime she gets into trouble!

Rick
(m21rk00)
Don't you see, Lisa? I have to. I love you, but I promised her I would always save her. I have to keep that promise.

Lisa
What is this power she has over you, Rick? Can't you let go of her?

Rick
I'm going to marry you, and you're not getting out of that now. But I have to do this. She s my.... damsel in distress.

Lisa
(m21li05)
Knight-1, keep him safe. He's not up to this.

Enemy Appears. There are a number of pods, including a Cyclops jammer, and one officers pod (with Minmei).

battle. you spend the entire battle guarding Rick. The officers pod taunts you, with Minmei talking also. Eventually, Minmei sings, and turns the officers pod pilot.

If Rick is hit

Kyle
Rick, be careful!

Kyle
(m21kl03)
Blast it, Hunter! Watch what your doing!

Kyle
(m21kl04)
Are you *trying* to get yourself killed, Admiral?

If Minmei is hit

Minmei
(m21mn00)
OH! Help me Rick!

Rick
(m21rk02)
Hold on, Minmei! I'm coming!

Kyle
Just watch your rear.

Officer pod taunting

male zen
(m21mz00)
We have your 'secret weapon' Micronian! Now you shall all die!

male zen
(m21mz01)
Is this one tiny creature so precious to you foolish little ones?

if Rick is damaged and must leave, the following Rick dialog is said by Kyle

If Rick or Kyle destroys the Cyclops

(m21kl06) Rick
(m21rk03)
Minmei, the Zentraedi can hear you now! Sing!

Minmei
(m21mn01)
Will it really help?

Kyle
(m21kl07)
Couldn't hurt.

Minmei
(m21mn02)
Well...OK...

Minmei sings

male zen
(m21mz02)
What...I don't understand...all these feelings...nothing like it before...

Rick
(m21rk04)
Minmei! I'm going to tractor you to me. Kyle, cover me!

Minmei
OK, Rick!

Kyle
Keep singing, Minmei!

Minmei
Oh...sorry.

need more text for this one

If Rick takes 'fatal' damage

Rick
It's OK! I can hold her together!

Kyle
No you can't! Head back to base -- you're no good to her dead!

Minmei
Oh, Rick...if you died for me, I'd never forgive myself!

Rick
Minmei, I....OK. Kyle, you make blasted sure you get her back alive, do you hear me?]

End of fight

If Rick and Kyle both return w/Minmei

Lisa
Hail the conquering heroes! Good to see you both made it back in one piece! Good work, Knight-1!

If it's only Kyle

Lisa
Admiral Hunter made it back alive, Knight-1 -- thanks to you. Good work!

At the next 'rest stop', regardless of who came back

Lisa
I didn't want to say this over an open channel, Kyle...but I am personally very grateful for what you did. I'll make sure the RDF knows about your heroism. (If Vala

Rick
(m22rk00)
Kyle! Minmei's done it again! She managed to convince a transport pilot to take her to Little Luna. She has some foolish idea about holding a concert for morale there! I'm going to kill that shuttle pilot when I find him! What was he thinking, taking a civilian into the middle of a war zone!

Kyle
As you know, Admiral, Minmei can be pretty persuasive when she wants to be.

Rick
(m22rk01)
Uh...well...yes. She can be. Anyway, she's gotten herself in trouble again. Lisa won't let me out of her sight, so this time *you'll* have to save her for me. We have a medical transport on the way in case it is needed. Keep her safe. I'd never forgive myself...or you...if something happened to her.

when player arrives near trn, it is in the middle of a battlefield, veritechs and pods everywhere

Minmei
(m22mn00)
Is anybody out there? Somebody talk to me!

Kyle
(m22kl01)
I'm here, Ms. Lynn. Put on the shuttle pilot.

Minmei
(m22mn01)
I think he's hurt! There was a lot of shaking and loud noises, and then the ship stopped! When I went up into the cockpit, the pilot wasn't moving! Is he dead?

Kyle
(m22kl02)
I don't know. I'm a pilot, not a doctor! Hold tight, Minmei! Help is on the way! I'll try to keep the enemy off you until the rescue ship arrives!

Minmei
(m22mn02)
Oh, thank you! Good Luck!

if minmei's trn is damaged

#1

Minmei
What's happening? Is the shuttle going to fall apart?

#2

Minmei
Ow! That hurt!

Kyle
Minmei! Are you alright?

Minmei
(m22mn05)
Everytime the shuttle shakes, I get thrown around in here!

Kyle
(m22kl04)
Then strap yourself into a seat, and quit wandering around the ship! .

#3

Minmei
(m22mn06)
How can I make the shuttle stop shaking! I'm scared!

Kyle
(m22kl05)
I'm doing my best, Minmei, but they seem determined to kill you.

Minmei
(m22mn07)
Should I sing to them?

Kyle
(m22kl06)
That shuttle isn't equiped to transmit to the enemy forces.

Minmei
(m22mn08)
Huh?

Kyle
(m22kl07)
Forget it. Go ahead and sing.

Minmei
Okay! I want to help, you know!

if rescue transport enters battle area

Kyle
(m22kl08)
Okay, Minmei. The rescue ship is on its way and will be docking with you in a few minutes.

Minmei
(m22mn10)
That's good! Tell them thank you for me!

if rescue transport is beginning docking

Kyle
(m22kl09)
The rescue shuttle is preparing to dock, Ms. Lynn.

Minmei
(m22mn11)
Can I help? I found a big button marked "Cycle Airlock." Should I push it?

Kyle
(m22kl10)
NO! Just sit down! The rescue people will take care of everything!

when Rescue trn undocks

trn pilot
Capture mission completed. We offloaded the pilot and VIP. The pilot needs medical attention, but he'll pull through. The shuttle is a total loss, though.

Minmei
(m22mn12)
Thank you, Mr. Bartley! I won't forget this!

Kyle
You're welcome, Minmei, but we aren't safe yet. I'll escort you out of the area.

trn pilot
Roger, Knight 1. Setting course back to the SDF-3.

Only after Brog has defected

Lisa
Kyle, we are shipping Minmei back to Earth. She already has an honor guard of Zentraedi escorting her, but Rick wants you to make sure she gets back safely. Head back to the SDF-3.

when you get to the SDF-3

Vala
Launching Shuttle Tango 3. Kyle, Minmei is on the way.

a flight of RDF battlepods, with Brog in a OffPod, forms up around the shuttle

trn pilot
Escort in place. Setting course for atmospheric insertion to Monument City.

Minmei
Thank you all for protecting me on the way home!

Brog
It is an honor, Lynn Minmei. Your music inspired us to feel emotions we have never felt before. You are Earth's greatest weapon, and you must survive!

Minmei
Why does everyone always call me a weapon?

trn pilot
Ms. Lynn...PLEASE go sit down in the passenger compartment.

travel out from SDF-3, towards Earth

when nearing Earth (planet fills half the sky), enemy forces show up

Brog
Incoming fighter pods! Karat-Trati 2, take your group and hold them off. We'll continue guarding Minmei.

male zen pilot
Karat-sul, Brog. My life is Minmei's!

after a few moments of fighting

Kergen
Brog! It IS you! You hajoka! Traitor to the T'sentrati! You will die for your crimes!

Brog
Fleet, continue on. I must face him.

Kergen
Can you still fight? Or have you become soft, like these emotional micronians?

Brog
You will soon find out, Kergen.

Brog breaks off and heads towards the other officer's pod

as they fight, Kergen proves to be better

Kergen
You have become weak, Brog. Your time among the micronians has dishonored you!

Brog
No, Kergen. I fight with true honor for the first time. You were always a better pilot.

Kergen
Then give up, like your emotional new friends!

Brog
NO! I may fight for myself rather than the Robotech Masters now, but I am still Zentraedi! I will not run from you.

Kergen
So be it. We fight the Kara-Thun, the death dance!

Minmei
Why does everyone always have to fight? Why can't we all just get along?

trn pilot
Hey! Get out of the cockpit!

when Brog is nearing destruction

Brog
Knight 1...I will not last must longer. Get Ms. Lynn safely down to the planet. I will hold Kergen off as long as I survive.

Minmei
Kyle! You can't let him die!

trn pilot
Civilians are not supposed to be up here! Go back to the passenger compartment!

Minmei
Please, Kyle? Go help him?

trn pilot
Ms. Lynn...WILL YOU PLEASE SIT DOWN!

Minmei
Oh...sorry.

if you attack Kergen, he will run when mostly damaged

Kergen
How dare you interfere with a Kara-Thun! You presume to stop my execution of Brog through battle? This will not be forgotten, micronian! We WILL meet again!

Kyle
Oh, goody....

Brog
Why did you save me? Your mission was to protect Minmei.

Kyle
You still have something to learn about being Micronian ways, Brog. I couldn't leave you to die...at least not while I could do something about it.

Brog
That seems so...illogical.

Kyle
That it is, but you're still alive, aren't you?

Minmei
Oh Brog...you were going to give up your life for me! Oh, thank you...thank you!

trn pilot
Starting descent into Earth atmosphere.

Brog
My people will escort her the rest of the way. Go back to the SDF-3...I think Vala Norri is waiting for you. And...thank you.

Minmei
Kyle! Next time you are down on Earth, come see me! I'll get you backstage passes for one of my concerts! You're wonderful, Kyle!

trn pilot
WILL YOU *PLEASE* GET OUT OF THE COCKPIT!

phase 4

Lisa
(m24li00)
Bartley, this is Admiral Hayes. I decided to check in to see how you are. I...hold on...we have an alert here...Rick! Rick...what is going on? Knight One...somebody is trying to take over the SDF-3!

pause

Lisa
(m24li01)
All RDF craft, what seems to be Southern Cross troops are attempting to take over the ship! They have control of the Hanger Bays and the War Room! Initiating invader safety system....

male tech
The War Room is being flooded with gas, Admiral. The Southern Cross troops are evacuating!

Lisa
Keep tracking them, Mr. Benson.

male tech
they are running for the Hanger Bay, but a small group has broken off from the main troops, and is heading for Dr. Lang's lab!

Lisa
(m24li03)
Dr. Lang...you have unfriendly troops in your area! Dr. Lang...Emil?!

male tech
no response, sir.

Lisa
Get some people down there NOW!

male tech
The SC troops are leaving the lab, sir. They are on the way to the hanger bay!

Dr. Lang
(m24la00)
They have the prototype reflex cannon! Admiral, we must get that back!

Lisa
(m24li05)
They just made it to the Hanger Bay, doctor. I don't think we can stop them from getting off the ship. Bartley, you are the only ship that can stop them!

Kyle
I'm on the case, Admiral!

when you arrive, you find a transport being led by several SC Veritechs

Kyle
(m24kl01)
Southern Cross Veritechs, you have attempted to take over the SDF-3, and have stolen RDF property. You will halt, or I will be forced to fire upon your ships!

fem SC pilot
Well, if it isn't the alien lover, Bartley.

male SC pilot
Let's show him how we surrender, shall we?

the SC Veritechs peal off the transport and attack you

when you destroy most of the SC Veritechs, the remaining few run, leaving the transport by itself

Kyle
(m24kl02)
transport, you will return to the SDF-3, or I will fire upon your ship.

Transport Pilot
Okay...okay! Turning now. Don't shoot!

Kyle
SDF-3, this is Knight One. I have retrieved the cannon, and we're heading back to your hanger.

once back aboard the SDF-3, in the War Room

Lisa
(n24li00)
I can t believe Leonard thinks he could get away with an attack like this!

Rick
(n24rk00)
Get Leonard on the horn, Lt. Norri, and make sure this transmission is recorded! We'll need to send this to the UEG. Maybe this time they'll finally do something about the Southern Cross.

Lisa
Well, at least they were unsuccessful. We even got the cannon prototype back, thanks to Kyle.

Vala
(n24va00)
Leonard responding, sir.

Rick
On screen.

Leonard appears

Leonard
(n24ln00)
I'm a very busy man, Admiral. I don't like being interrupted like this!

Rick
(n24rk02)
I don t care what you like or dislike, General! Your people just staged a takeover of my ship, and then attempted to steal an important piece of research! You've overstepped your authority but good this time, Leonard!

Leonard
(n24ln01)
You dare to accuse ME? I am not one of your flunkies, Hunter! I have no idea what you are talking about. You cannot just call me up and then start barking at me like a couple of mongrel dogs!

Rick
(n24rk03)
They were flying Southern Cross Veritechs, and two of the attackers were identified as Southern Cross....

Leonard
(n24ln02)
Ah. Of course. I'm quite sorry for the misunderstanding.

Rick
(n24rk04)
Misunderstanding?!

Leonard
(n24ln03)
About a week ago, a group of terrorist micronized Zentraedi attacked one of our bases on Earth. They made off with several of our Veritechs. Now we know what they did with them.

Lisa
(n24li02)
You expect us to believe you?

Leonard
(n24ln04)
Why not? Aren't we all on the same side? Or have you forgotten that the enemy are the aliens, not your fellow humans?

Vala
(n24va01)
Why you loathsome, bigoted...

Kyle chooses from the following two

Kyle calming) Vala, easy! There's no call for that!

Kyle supportive)Go for it, Vala!

Leonard
(n24ln05)
I have no desire to sit here and be insulted by some...outworlder. In the future, try to learn the truth of things before making wild accusations. I don't think I'll both having you prosecuted for slander, Admiral...but I won't be so lenient in the future. Leonard, OUT!

Lisa
Slander! Why...he...ooooh!

Rick
(n24rk05)
That man will do anything to subvert the RDF, and yet he always manages a way out for himself. 'Zentraedi terrorists' my eye!

Lisa
We'll never be able to convince the council he's lying, you know.

Vala
Why don't we simply kill him?

Kyle
You know that's not our way. We have to play this one by the book.

Rick
I just hope humanity doesn't end up paying for his foolishness.

phase 4

Transport pilot
This is transport {?}in route to the SDF-3. I have Doctor Lang aboard, and enemy forces are coming in! We need help!

when you arrive

Lang
Knight-1....

Transport Pilot
You shouldn't be in the flight cabin, Dr. Lang!

Lang
(m25la01)
You concentrate on flying the ship. I will take care of the radio, my boy. Knight One, we are disabled and being towed by Ebolian crystals.

Kyle
Hold on transport {#}, I'm on my way!

battle through crystals toward the transport

Kyle
(m25kl01)
Transport {#}, we have more enemy ships in the way! Zentraedi pods coming in!

Lang
(m25la02)
Do your best, Mr. Bartley.

Kergen
(m25kn00)
I see you have captured the Earth's foremost scientist, Eboliar! Now it is time for him to die!

Eboliar
(m25eb00)
Kergen, you will not destroy this transport. I need the organic passenger alive in order to locate the Protoculture Matrix.

Kergen
(m25kn01)
Destroying him would be a great blow to the humans! He must be killed!

Eboliar
(m25eb01)
You are losing track of our purpose. We came to find the Matrix. Once that is accomplished, the destruction of the local organics is assured.

Kergen
(m25kn02)
I obey nobody! Zentraedi, obliterate that transport!

Eboliar
(m25eb02)
I will not allow you to interfere with my plans, Kergen. It is becoming obvious that organic life is too emotional to be trusted.

Kergen's pods head toward the transport - since the crystals are not harming the transport at this time, you must keep the pods away.

soon, RDF reinforcements show up

Wolff
We're on the case, Knight-1!

Kyle
(m25kl02)
The crystals are trying to capture the transport, but I think the pods are trying to destroy it! We might be able to play these guys against each other!

Wolff
Got it. This should be interesting!

Kyle
Above all, we need to make sure Dr. Lang's transport survives!

battle with the pods. As a few pods get near the transport, crystals peel off and attack the pods

Eboliar
(m25eb03)
You will not interfere with my plans, inferior lifeform Kergen.

some crystals break off from the transport and attack the pods and Veritechs

Kergen
(m25kn03)
Kill that transport!

Wolff
As if we didn't have enough to worry about. Watch those crystals, boys! Let them go up against the pods, and try not to get in the way!

when most of the pods are destroyed

Kergen
Aaurgh! I truly HATE humans! They exist only to frustrate me!

the pods withdraw

Kergen
(m25kn05)
Eboliar, you have betrayed the Zentraedi! I will have my revenge! This is not over between us!

Eboliar
(m25eb04)
It was you who betrayed our alliance. You have no concept of what will win this conflict. You are inferior, and a fool.

now you must finish off the crystals towing the transport

Wolff
The Zens are retreating. Now, let's get those crystals guarding the transport!

when you destroy the crystals

Eboliar
You organics are annoying mites. But my mission will not fail. I will find the Protoculture Matrix.

Wolff
We fought them off! Good work, Knight-1! Lead the transport to the SDF-3, Kyle. We will remain here and watch for more enemy forces.

phase 4, only if Vala is Neutral or better

Vala
(n26va00)
Kyle, we think Armor 10 may have a part we need for Project Gamma. Since it is only available on the Black Market, the RDF cannot be officially involved. You, however, are under no such restrictions. Please get yourself to Armor 10, and search the black market for an optical power lens.

when you get to the shop, and try to select the power lens

Shop Keeper
Power lens? I dunno. Maybe you'd like some bootleg Minmei discs?.

Kyle can choose from the following two

Kyle
Look, you slimeball, Earth's future depends on that lens!

Kyle
If you could happen to find one, I'd make it worth your while.

either one will get you the next line of dialog, but the first will increase all black market prices by 50%

Shop Keeper
OK. We've got one, but the Commander has a hold on it. Talk to him.

when you find Armor 10's captain

Kyle
Captain, the RDF desperately needs the power lens. Dr. Lang has been working to create a new device that might win this war.

male Captain
Why would the RDF need to come to the black market to find technology? Surely they have access to better equipment than I do.

Kyle
If we had the time, we could get a power lens from Earth, but we don't have the time. We need it now!

male Captain
I'll make you a deal. The famous movie star, Jan Norris, was scheduled to put in an appearance here to promote her new book. She is also a...uh...close friend of mine. With the war going on, I haven't had a chance to see her in weeks. If you would agree to escort her here, I could let you buy the power lens.

Kyle
I guess there's no choice. I agree.

male Captain
I'll have her coordinates loaded into your Veritech. By the time you get there, she'll have launched from Earth. Just protect her until she gets here.

when you go back to your veritech and launch, a waypoint already exists to get you to the correct location.

phase 4

when you arrive, you find a few old Veritechs, and a transport

Kyle
Transport Sigma-1. This is Knight One. I've been asked by the captain of Armor 10 to escort you there.

Transport pilot
Good to hear it, Knight One. We've been expecting you. Follow us to the waypoint.

when you get to the waypoint, you, the Veritechs, and the transport begin to head towards Armor 10 on the game map. As you travel, a general battle appears nearby, and you are pulled out of travel mode. you find yourself outside the battle, but you need to get to a waypoint a ways ahead

Kyle
Stay on the flight path, transport Sigma-1. We should be alright -- the battle is several klicks from here.

a minute later, the near side of the battle begins to surge towards you. A bunch of enemy and friendly fighters are coming closer. Transport pilot
Those fighters are getting a little close, aren't they, Knight One?

Kyle
Yes, they are. Stay on the flight path, but be prepared to evade if necessary. Veritech escort, if those fighters get any closer, see if they begin targeting us. If any enemy ships target the transport, take them out!

male pilot
I'm not sure I'm ready for this!

Kyle
Just stay focused, and you'll be OK.

the battle surrounds the transport. At first, nobody targets the transport, though the pods take a couple of pot-shots at the Veritechs in passing.

male pilot
They're firing at us!

Kyle
Only in passing! Keep concentrating on the transport!

eventually, though, a few pods target the transport

Kyle
Pods targeting the transport! Let's go, boys!

from here, this is pretty much a general defend-a-transport until it gets to the waypoint mission.

a couple of special case texts:

if transport takes a hit

transport pilot
Ms. Norris is getting nervous back there, and frankly, so am I!

if the transport is destroyed

male captain
You can't even protect one transport from a Zentraedi attack? The RDF had better find someone more competent to send out as their errand boy!

You blew it, no crystal, Eboliar fires the laser, end of game

phase 4

as you and the transport are preparing to land on Armor 10

Kyle
Armor 10, this is Knight One. Ms. Norris' transport is safe and preparing to land.

male Captain
Thank you, Knight One. I'll make sure the shop keeper knows to make the power lens available to you.

when you land and go to the shop, you can now buy the power lens.

Shop Keeper
OK, I got the word. The lens will be on your Veritech. Confidentially, I like Norris better than Minmei anyway.

this leads directly into the Death of Armor 10 mission

phase 4

just as you are loading the black market part onto your plane, the alarms go off. fem tech
We are under attack from several Alliance ships. We have no defenses! We need help!

you launch

outside, there is a cruiser and maybe a couple of support ships. Pods are boiling out of them. A single squadron of fighters, who had landed on Armor 10 for some R&R, joins you

male pilot
We're going to get massacred here!

male capt
We can't stand up to something like that!

Kyle
Knight-1 to SDF-3, we have a problem. Armor-10 is getting pounded by a horde of Alliance Zentraedi. They can't hold out much longer!

Vala
We are on the way, Knight-1. ETA is ten minutes.

Kyle
That may not do us much good! Those cruisers will be in range in two minutes! Armor Ten, evacuate! Pods are in range now!

Ships begin to leave Armor 10, five to ten transports leave over the next minute

male capt
Don't do it! We are a civilian platform!

Kyle
The Zen pods are launching missiles!

male capt
Please, NO....

Kyle
All Veritechs, we have incoming pods. All transports, head toward the waypoint. We will screen you from the pods!

the pods reach you, and about two minutes later the SDF-3 arrives.

Vala
(m27va01)
SDF-3 to Knight-1. We've arrived. How many did we lose?

Kyle
We lost the platform, but we managed to save some of the escaping transports. Jan Norris's transport got off, but Armor 10's captain and the bridge staff are dead. We are succeeding in screening the remaining escape ships, but we'll need help.

Vala
(m27va02)
Help is on the way. Did you get the part we requested?

Kyle
(m27kl05)
Yes, it's on board.

Vala
(m27va03)
Then get here as fast as you can!

Kyle
(m27kl06)
I can't leave those transports yet!

Vala
(m27va04)
That part is vital! If we lose you, we lose the war!

if you stay and still survive the mission, you get major brownie points. If you leave now, you piss off the local Veritechs around you, but you still get Vala's points

if you leave before the local pods are gone, several (maybe all) transports get killed - if you leave the local battle, the following text appears

fem pilot
Hey, where are you going, Knight-1? We need you here!

Kyle
I've got a cargo vital to war effort. I'm sorry, but I MUST get it to the SDF-3! Good luck!

fem pilot
Well, that's just great!

If you stay, after a minute

Kyle
I can't abandon these people, Vala! I won't just leave them to die!

Vala
I understand, Kyle. Be safe....

once the pods destroyed, there is a raging battle going on between the cruiser and SDF-3. Pods and Veritechs everywhere.

Kyle
(m27kl09)
The remaining transports are safe. I'm heading back to the SDF-3.

Vala
(m27va06)
Be careful, Kyle. There's a major battle between the SDF-3 and you, and the main gun still isn't fully repaired.

Kyle
...so what else is new these days?

as you fly, Vala nags you a bit - need several quotes

If you are hit

Vala
Kyle, pay attention!

If you destroy an enemy ship

Vala
Kyle, stop playing hero and just fly here!

when you finally get close to the SDF-3

Rick
SDF-3 to all ships, we are preparing to fire the main cannon. Clear the area!

you are close enough to easily sight the SDF-3 and use it to get out of the way. The cruiser and pods are destroyed.

Vala
Okay, Mr. Fearless, get over here so we can examine that lens!

Kyle
Yes Ma'am!

Note: the part of Tirra (in a veritech) can also be played by a generic fem zen pilot (in a quadrono armor)

Lisa
(m28li00)
SDF-3 to Knight-1...Our sensors indicate that Eboliar is positioning itself over the site of the SDF-1. Our best guess is that it believes the Protoculture Matrix is buried in the ruins. It can't know that we never found Zor's Matrix, that it appears to have disappeared with the fold engines when the SDF-1 folded to Pluto. Kergen is en route to Eboliar's position, and recent reports indicate that Kergen's troops have begun to attack the crystals. The Alliance appears to have fallen apart.

Kyle
(m28kl00)
Great. Maybe they'll just kill each other, and we can go home.

Lisa
(m28li01)
This is no time for jokes! While they're busy fighting each other, we may have a chance at ending this war! I've just learned that both Dr. Lang and Lt. Norri have conspired to give you the only existing Veritech Portable Reflex Cannon. Dr. Lang *neglected* to tell me the portable cannon was even finished!

Kyle
(m28kl01)
Well, I was going to inform you and Admiral Hunter, but things have been so busy lately...

Lisa
(m28li02)
Enough! We need to use that weapon against Eboliar, so we need you! If you have any remaining allegiance to the RDF,consider this an order. You MUST get that cannon to Eboliar's coordinates!

when you arrive - Eboliar is slowly moving in position, and Kergen's flagship, along with several support ships, are closing on its position. Two ARMD platforms are nearby and getting close, and the SDF-3 is several minutes away

Kergen
(m28kn00)
Eboliar! You have betrayed the Zentraedi! For this you will die!

Eboliar
(m28eb00)
You are a fool. Your insane lust for battle has turned you away from our collective purpose. The Protoculture Matrix is near at hand! Once I have absorbed the power of the Matrix, I will be invincible!

Kergen
(m28kn01)
I desire nothing but revenge for the destruction of my race! You have stood in my way for the last time! Prepare for destruction!

Kergen's flagship launches fighters, and crystals launch from Eboliar

Rick
(m28rk00)
SDF-3 to Knight-1! We have several squadrons in your area. See if you can use the confusion to get close to a couple of those Zen support cruisers, and fire the VPRC into them.

Vala
(m28va00)
Kyle, if you fire towards the rear of the ships, just forward of the engines, you can pierce the reflex furnace. Good luck, my love. Return to me!

Kergen's Zens and the crystals are engaged in a furious battle - the RDF squadrons show up, and start attacking anybody on the fringe of the battle

Kergen
(m28kn02)
So the micronians have shown up...all the better! Glory to the Zentraedi! Kill the enemies of our people!

The ARMDs and Zen support ships launch fighters, and begin firing on each other

if you fire the cannon at a cruiser but miss the death shot

Rick
(m28rk01)
Close, Knight One! But, according to Technician Norri, you need to fire at a point along the main axis of the ship, just forward of the engines. Keep trying! If you don't take out some of those cruisers, we'll have too many pods to handle!

when you get one of the cruisers

Rick
(m28rk02)
Nice shot, Bartley! That got one!

Kergen
(m28kn03)
That was impressive, negronta micronian. Zentraedi, get that ship!

a number of pods break off and head towards you

Wolff
No, you don't! Knight-1, we have you covered. We'll try to keep these pods off you, but watch for any that get through! There's a lot going on out here!

when you take out a second cruiser

Kergen
(m28kn04)
You have become an irritant, Micronian. I will kill you myself!

Kergen launches from his flagship, to come after you

Tirra
(m28ta00)
No, Kergen. You no longer control our destiny. Zentraedi, Kah Yar!

a squadron of Zentraedi defectors joins the Veritechs against Kergen and his troops

Kergen
(m28kn05)
Hajoca! Traitors! T'sen-mot! You have violated the Imperative!

Tirra
(m28ta01)
Perhaps, Kergen. But we Zentraedi no longer need to base our existence on destruction and conquest. We have found better lives now, and we will fight for that life!

Vala
(m28va01)
Be careful, sister. He is a skilled fighter.

battle as you head towards a third cruiser - the SDF-3 shows up

Lisa
(m28li03)
Eboliar is almost in place above the site of New Macross! It's almost certainly planning something terrible! We only have fifteen minutes until it is in position!

Rick
(m28rk03)
Stay on this frequency, Knight-One. Breetai will contact you in a moment.

soon after

Breetai
(m28br00)
I want you to go after Kergen's flagship, Knight-1.

Kyle
(m28kl02)
I can't take out that monster, even *with* this cannon! Only the main cannon of the SDF-3 could have destroyed this ship, and that's out of commission!

Breetai
(m28br01)
It will not be necessary to destroy the ship. By aiming at a precise point, you can destroy its control circuitry. It will then accelerate out of control. I have loaded the target location into your Veritech targeting systems. You have three minutes to properly place yourself for the shot.

Kyle
Why not? Lets go for it!

a minute passes as you work your way towards the flagship - Kergen escapes from the RDF ships and once again comes after you

Kergen
(m28kn06)
I have you now, Micronian!

Breetai
(m28br02)
No, Kergen. I have you!

Breetai is in battle in an officers pod - Kergen and Breetai begin a death dance around each other

Kergen
(m28kn07)
Kemma Breetai! You traitor...you were one of the original Zentraedi...one of the three hundred all the rest of us have been cloned from! And yet you turned your back on the very people you helped create!

Breetai
(m28br03)
No, Kergen. Until the last few years, we were all controlled by the Robotech Masters. They created us, and turned us from simple miners into the destructive force we became. I have begun to remember what life was like before the Masters perverted us. I want that life back!

Kergen
(m28kn08)
Then you shall die for that life! I desire only to have an enemy to slay!

Breetai
(m28br04)
As you wish. Kyle... continue in your mission! I have a score to settle here.

you move into position, but are harried by pods, though Veritechs and friendly pods are fighting them off

need more Kergen/Breetai dialog as they fight

If Kergen hits Breetai

Kergen
Your time among the Micronians has made you weak!

If Breetai hits Kergen

Breetai
(m28br05)
You shall die, along with your dreams of conquest!

Rick
(m28rk03)
One minute to target, Kyle! Be ready to fire on my signal -- make sure you're on target! You'll only have a 15 second window to make the hit.

battle

Rick
(m28rk04)
Knight-1! FIRE!

if you miss

Rick
(m28rk05)
NO!

if you hit

Vala
(m28va02)
Right on target, my warrior!

the Zen flagship, on fire, accelerates directly towards Eboliar, and hits it, exploding and blowing part of one side of the crystal fortress off

Kergen
(m28kn10)
My ship!

Eboliar
(m28eb01)
What have you done, you ugly bags of mostly water?

Kergen breaks off from Breetai, and heads towards you, Breetai follows - Tirra pulls in front of you

need some text to lead to this

Tirra
(m28ta02)
Kergen! You will not harm the mate of my sister! You must go through me first!

Kergen
(m28kn11)
As you wish. (He opens fire)

Kyle
(m28kl04)
Tirra! No!

Tirra
(m28ta03)
In the past week, I have learned more about what the Zentraedi race is capable of than I did in over a hundred years of conquest. You deserve to live, to have a life with Vala. If I must die to ensure that, it is a small price. Come for me, Kemma Kergen!

Kergen
(m28kn12)
Prepare for oblivion!

a fierce battle between Tirra and Kergen occurs. Tirra gets killed

need some dialog here

Vala
(m28va03)
TIRRA!

Kyle
(m28kl05)
NO!

Kergen
(m28kn13)
One traitor now dead! Now it is your turn, hajoca!

Kyle
(m28kl05)
Give it your best shot, Kergen! For killing my friend, you will die before this day is over!

battle Kergen for a moment, you probably take several hits, when suddenly

Breetai
(m28br06)
Missiles Away!

Breetai
(m28br07)
Your bloodlust blinded you, Kergen. As you fought Tirra and Kyle, I was able to get a missile lock on you. Good-bye, destroyer of life.

Kergen
(m28kn14)
NO! I will not ALLOW....

Kyle
(m28kl06)
I told you would die.

Rick
(m28rk06)
Knight-1, Eboliar is almost in position! We have noticed that the damaged section of Eboliar is not producing crystals! It's just possible you could get close enough to fire the VPRC into it. If you can cut a hole through to the central cavern, you can reach the brain!

Kyle
(m28kl07)
And then what?

Rick
(m28rk07)
If you overload your barrier shield inside there, it might finish that thing off!

Kyle
Roger that, but I'm going to need some cover fire!

Max
On the way!

Miriya
Karat-Sul, Kyle Bartley!

Skull Squadron, with Max and Miriya, join you, on the way to the damaged side of Eboliar - the location to fire at is highlighted on your targeting display - general battle on the way

Kyle
OK, I'm in position!

Rick
(m28rk08)
Fire the cannon at the fracture line -- it's the only weak spot!

if you miss

Rick
(m28rk09)
Eboliar will be in position in less than five minutes! You only have one more chance!

if you miss both chances

Rick
(m28rk10)
Eboliar is firing! We failed!

if you hit Eboliar correctly

Rick
(m28rk11)
Good work, Knight One! Our instruments show that you have opened a passageway right to the heart of the crystal! You must fly through the tunnel and activate your barrier shield! Get it to overload! We used this tactic with the SDF-1 to destroy Dolza's fortress years ago. Let's see if it will work again!

you fly in

Kyle
(m28kl10)
Encountering resistance! Crystals coming out of the walls!

Vala
(m28va04)
Be careful, Kyle!

you fight your way to the center of Eboliar

Rick
(m28rk12)
One minute until Eboliar is in position! You better finish this fast, Knight One! Activate your barrier shield!

you activate the shield, and crystals start destroying themselves against it

Eboliar
(m28eb02)
Foolish creature! Do you think you can survive against the crystal might of an entire race? Time to die!

more and more crystals smash into your shield - it begins to glow

Kyle
I think the shield is about to overload!

it overloads, taking everything in the cavern, including the brain, with it

Eboliar
STOP! You cannot destroy me! You must NOT dest.....

Vala
Kyle, we show a major power surge occurring in there! The entire asteroid is going to blow! Get out of there!

Kyle
(m28kl12)
The barrier overload fried most of my systems! I have only limited thrust, and no weapon control whatsoever!

Vala
(m28va06)
Get out of there, or *you'll* be fried! I can't lose you now!

you head towards the tunnel at full thrust - behind you, the cavern explodes, and a wall of fire is following you out the tunnel - If you make NO mistakes (dodging the now floating crystals and chunks of crystal breaking from the walls of the tunnel), you make it out just as the explosion overtakes you - we switch to a cinematic view, showing the tunnel mouth explode just as you shoot out of it. We pull back to a view of Eboliar as a whole, and watch it explode spectacularly.

Vala
Kyle! Kyle, where are you?

Kyle
(m28kl13)
I made it Vala! I can't believe it, but I made it!

Max
Alright! The Knight saves the day!

Miriya
And lives to tell of it! You better take care of this man, Vala!

on the viewscreen a cursor appears, and it magnifies until it focuses on a veritech, obviously carrying a portable reflex cannon

Vala
(m28va08)
I...come home, Kyle. I need you.

Kyle
(m28kl14)
I like the sound of that. Vala, I'm sorry about Tirra. If there was anything I could do...

Vala
(m28va09)
She died like a true Zentraedi warrior. At least she had a chance to find something real to fight for. I am saddened for her loss, but I will not grieve long. She finally had a chance to live, Kyle, and even that opportunity would have been lost if not for you.

Rick
(m28rk13)
Time to come home, Mr. Bartley. Land on the SDF-3...and...thank you. I have now no doubt that the RDF was wrong to discharge you. You have proved yourself to be one of the best -- as a pilot and as a true hero.

we need to add more to incidental text to this battle

if you did not save Tirra in the asteroid mission, then the Tirra text is nulled, and her part played by Brog with slightly altered text. We should work Brog somewhere else into this battle

NOTE: This will be an interesting one from a programming standpoint. It will require a lot of special case code to make sure the right ships are in the right places at the right time

After destroying Eboliar, we automatically land the player on the SDF-3. All the friendly characters are waitng there

Vala
(wva00)
Kyle! You did it! I had stopped believing in you, but you proved me wrong. I need you, Kyle.

Lisa
(wli00)
We all need you, Mr. Bartley. We want you back in the RDF.

Rick
(wrk00)
What Lisa is trying to say is that we have decided to reinstate you, ...if you re tired of being a news pilot. We're going to need someone with your skills on-board when we head to Tirol.

Lang
(wla00)
However, we do have a bit of bad news. Due to the damage the SDF-3 received over the course of the war, we will need to delay the launch to Tirol by a few months.

Rick
(wrk01)
Well, at least that will give us time to finish work on the new Alpha and Beta Veritechs.

Lang
(wla01)
There's more. All the new weapons we created from the crystal technologies ceased to function on the death of Eboliar. Without the crystals, the portable Reflex Cannon is nothing but spare parts.

Lisa
(wli01)
Well, I think it was a good tradeoff. I m glad that monstrosity is gone.

Vala
(wva01)
I think the hero here needs some rest.

Miriya
I m sure you will take care of that, Vala. Go put him to bed.

Lisa
(wli02)
Thank you Mr. Bartley. Humanity owes you a huge debt.

Eboliar moves above the site of the SDF-1

Lisa
(lli00)
Eboliar is moving into a low orbit over the Earth! Something s happening!

Eboliar fires his laser into the planet - the atmosphere begins to burn

Lisa
(lli01)
The air itself seems to be on fire! How can anything produce that much power?!

Exedore
(lex00)
There is only one explanation for such an extraordinary outpouring of power...the Protoculture Matrix. It must have been hidden inside the SDF-1 all along.

Rick
(lrk00)
But we looked everywhere! We searched the entire blased ship for it! It wasn t there!

Exedore
(lex01)
There is one place we didn t search - the sealed reflex engines. Zor must have hidden the Matrix there.

Lisa
(lli02)
The Zentraedi Rain of Death was the most horrible thing I had ever imagined...until now. (sadly resigned) Soon, there will be nothing left of Earth.

Exedore
(lex02)
Yes. I m afraid that the only remnants of both our races are up here in orbit, and without the resources of Earth, we cannot survive against Eboliar. We do not even have a fold capable ship to escape with. I am afraid this is the end...

Eboliar
(leb00)
Inferior soft things. With the Protoculture matrix incorporated into my own structure, I have attained the power I have always desired. The universe itself shall be my laboratory. My first experiments, I feel, will be ability of carbon-based life forms to withstand pain...