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Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Kyosuke's rather having his face rubbed in the gutter by the plot, isn't he?

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Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
So what's Ingram's full name again? Ingram Notevil Goodguy?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
So something I just kind of thought up - is the plot here related to the characters' original appearances in other SRW games, or have they written an entirely new one?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
I like how Ingram is pissed that he couldn't teach Ryusei a practical lesson in not showboating.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
You know, Sanger, Excellen was right. You should have scratched that mech with a weaker attack and let it destroy the transport. No sense spoiling your trump card!

(Also that aftermath scene with Excellen, Bullet, and Kyosuke was just pitch-perfect.)

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
You go, Kyosuke. The right response to Internet trolls is to ignore them, even if they're currently in giant robots.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
So basically what's going on here is a conspiracy theorist's version of XCOM?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
So Katina is just incredibly jealous of everyone all the time? Kind of like the Daffy Duck of giant robot pilots?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Yeah, we're up against people who can throw away nuclear submarines as a feint. This can't end well.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
I suppose the carrier is going to be our new home now? But perhaps there's a hidden base somewhere.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Huh. Well, that was an interesting idea for a mission. Carrier solo!

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Dammit, Federation. Why you gotta be dicks to space? Space is all around you!

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
I have to say, I was really worried for the ship there for a second.

Well done that man and his giant bulwark robot.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Have to admit, I had no idea you'd run out of energy so fast with the R-Gun. I liked the setup for it too.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
A Super Robot is a pretty good present. But where do you get the gift-wrap?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Did Kusuha have a tragic childhood accident where she lost her sense of taste?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Well, I think that giant rush and the spirits he cast are as close to snapping and stabbing somebody as the game will let you get.

Thanks for letting Latooni shut that rear end in a top hat up.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
I suppose President Midcrid is just too amazing to stay on the carrier for very long. Every scene would be about him, and every other scene would be people wondering, "why am I not talking to President Midcrid?"

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Does anything interesting happen if Ryoto somehow takes down Rio?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Sanger does kind of have a point, though. All this trap bullshit is probably against the Space Geneva Convention.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
I don't mind an escort mission when your escort is as useful as a carrier... but this is turning into some kind of post-apocalyptic travelogue with constant fighting at every stop.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Huh. I was expecting a little more Sanger in that battle. I suppose he's waiting inside.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
That was a pretty nice mastery in terms of leaving you time. But that guy seemed like a pretty hard target.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
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any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Good luck, Midcrid. Try not to get too many space-ladies chasing you in that tiny station.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
So, what, now Earth is going to surrender and we'll be kicked out of the giant robot army for crimes we didn't commit?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry

Is... is Sanger smiling?

Excellen is the most powerful force in the universe.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
So wait, this is technology the aliens lifted from Meteor-3? You mean the meteor right loving behind us?

Those are some stealthy aliens.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Oh, that's an interesting frame for a secret. I imagine since he was so powerful when he left, he'll bring something back?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
His name is Sanger Zonvolt, THE SWORD THAT DOESN'T KIDNAP CHILDREN BECAUSE APPARENTLY THAT'S A DISTINCTIVE TRAIT FOR THESE SCREWJOBS!

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Yeah, SRW games seem particularly dense with text, quirks, and references.

Is this officially a path join or just a mutual cameo before our teams go their separate ways?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
It's very considerate of them to catch you up to all the other team's quirky personalities and support staff.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Bullet, did you think getting a date would somehow get Excellen off your back?

YOU CANNOT ESCAPE SHENANIGANS.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Good lord that combination attack is ridiculous. What kind of action does that use? Full turn, both mechs?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Well, this is pretty peak distraction time. I suppose we should be grateful he got it out of the way early.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Man, Hans. It's not so much what you said as the way you said it. "I have to ensure the safety of the Earth Cradle" is at least a little legit.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
I know that SRW is really good at keeping fights from being Our Big Robot vs. Their Big Robot, but it makes the giant upgrade events feel a little less giant.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
Oh great. So they're taking humans as psychic batteries?

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry
drat. That's a serious grade up for the opposition. I hope they don't end up annoying you to death or something.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
She who lives by pushing yoga dies by being mistaken for pushing yoga. It's a sad but necessary existence.

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Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

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Clapping Larry

Captain Bravo posted:

I think it's kind of funny that after the talk of Excellen being "damseled" on the other route, this last mission basically does that right.

Excellen is drawn away from her peers due to a special ability of hers, (some kind of immunity to mind control?) and when her headstrong attitude causes her to pick a fight enemy reinforcements jump in and surround her. Her teammates show up, and rush to her side. Thankfully, she's able to defend herself until they get there, and turns the tables on the enemy.

The reason is also a little more intriguing than a regular attack - she's the only one who possibly can do it, not just the one who chose to.

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