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The following is the script of dialogue used in the hero quest Her Reasons.
Head for Dies Arch[edit]
Mio
Taion...?
Taion
Yes.
I'd really hoped it would turn out to be nothing.
Ah, it seems someone else got here first.
I'd really hoped it would turn out to be nothing.
Ah, it seems someone else got here first.
Agnus Soldiers appear.
Noah
That gear... Must be a high-rank colony.
Colony Iota Soldier
Slay the Ouroboros where they stand!
Lanz
I'd love to see you try, mate!
Alexandria[edit]
Alexandria attacks the party from behind. She pierces their defenses and targets Noah, shoving him to the ground.
Eunie
What the- What was that?!
Taion
Pull back. I don't like our odds!
They must be Silver rank at least...
They must be Silver rank at least...
Alexandria's commando leaders join the fight. Alexandria studies Taion, Sena and Noah's fighting styles.
Alexandria
Your caution dulls your insights.
Your crude fighting wastes almost all your potential.
And you...
Good judgment, but you're a bad quitter.
Just as I'd heard, sadly.
Your crude fighting wastes almost all your potential.
And you...
Good judgment, but you're a bad quitter.
Just as I'd heard, sadly.
Alexandria and the Iota soldiers retreat and watch the party from above.
Taion
I knew it. Colony Iota...
Noah
I've heard about them.
Mio
I bet you have.
Commander Alexandria's famed for her..."keen wit".
Commander Alexandria's famed for her..."keen wit".
Chickadee
How dare you take Dame Alex's name in vain, scum!
Taion
We've committed no crimes!
Alexandria
I suppose you can prove that?
Noah
Well... Proving a negative isn't really possible...
But...
What you think you know isn't the whole truth!
But...
What you think you know isn't the whole truth!
Eunie turns into Ouroboros and shoots at Alexandria.
Eunie
Eat this, sucker!
Chelle
Dame Alex!
Mio
Sena!
Sena
I'm so there!
Sena creates a cloud of dust to cover the party's escape.
Lanz
Sorry to go off-book on ya, folks!
Rhyza
Snuff...!
Alexandria
That's enough.
It will suffice for this little trial.
You struggle for your lives in vain.
Ouroboros criminals...
Those lives...will be mine. This I swear!
It will suffice for this little trial.
You struggle for your lives in vain.
Ouroboros criminals...
Those lives...will be mine. This I swear!
Chickadee
They're a bunch of morons, just as we'd heard.
And rude to boot.
And rude to boot.
Alexandria
Indeed.
But that might make for a fun reception.
"What you think you know is not the whole truth", huh?
I do hope you'll tell.
But that might make for a fun reception.
"What you think you know is not the whole truth", huh?
I do hope you'll tell.
Escape Alexandria's trap[edit]
Noah
Looks like we managed to lose them.
Eunie
Gah... What in Her Majesty's ever-loving cheekbones just happened back there?
Taion
Simply put, our foes were well-versed in the art of war. Though their methods were inelegant, to say the least.
Eunie
"Inelegant"? Like war's ever pretty.
Mio
They're efficient at stockpiling combat rewards.
That's how they managed to climb to Silver rank already...
That's how they managed to climb to Silver rank already...
Sena
I heard they even share their supplies with other colonies! That seems kind of awesome?
Noah
Sharing supplies? Why would they do that?
Mio
It would prove beneficial in the long term...I think.
Taion
Creating debts to strengthen ties with other allied forces does open up your options, insofar as battle tactics are concerned.
Noah
And if that leads to better results in combat, you can get your hands on even more goods...
Eunie
What I'm getting here is that they're trouble.../
Taion
Yes. And to make matters worse, Alexandria herself announced that they will come for us again.
Sena
I bet us "traitors" would net them a hefty reward, huh...
Lanz
So how about we turn the tables on 'em, punch *their* lights out?
Eunie
Listen to yourself, you doofus. We're talking Silver here, yeah?
Taion
...Well, whatever we choose to do, here's something to bear in mind: Colony Iota's commando group is made up of four units.
Regardless of the precautions we take, we've a high chance of encountering them. We should consider our approach carefully.
Regardless of the precautions we take, we've a high chance of encountering them. We should consider our approach carefully.
Noah
Well, in that case...
If party members are under level 40:
Noah
In terms of sheer power, they're the ones with the advantage. We should avoid a direct confrontation.
If we could just dismantle those commando units, it would help lower the colony's capabilities...
If we could just dismantle those commando units, it would help lower the colony's capabilities...
Mio
And it might give us an opening to strike?
Noah
Yeah, if it comes to that.
Mio
But it basically allows us to avoid fighting as much as possible, right? I like that plan.
Taion
No objections from me either.
Eunie
Personally, I'd hope we don't even meet 'em...
If party members are at least level 40:
Noah
Brush off the embers that fall on your coat, right? It may be best if we strike first.
Mio
You're suggesting we march right into Colony Iota?
Taion
In terms of strategy, making the first move certainly would make it easier to seize the advantage.
I think with our current level of experience, we should be able to take them on... But I'll leave the final decision to you.
I think with our current level of experience, we should be able to take them on... But I'll leave the final decision to you.
Sena
Anyway, even for a frontal assault we'll need to prepare properly...
Mio
...Right. I'm in favor of the attack as well.
But we should be sure to target the Flame Clock specifically, and prepare for the worst.
But we should be sure to target the Flame Clock specifically, and prepare for the worst.
Noah
Yeah...
In Colony Iota[edit]
Alexandria
I'm glad we meet again, Ouroboros.
If no commando leader have been defeated:
Alexandria
So, you've come to pit yourself against insurmountable odds? I admire your courage at least.
If some commando leaders have been defeated:
Alexandria
So nice of you to come to us. Be assured I appreciate the kindness.
If all commando leaders have been defeated:
Alexandria
You seem quite sure of yourselves. I suppose your plan was to take the colony in one fell swoop?
Noah
We don't really enjoy being hunted. The hunters' role is more our speed.
Taion
Our time is precious. If you insist on barring our way...
We'll do what needs to be done, old compatriot or not.
We'll do what needs to be done, old compatriot or not.
Alexandria
No need for speeches.
Now is a time for action. I do hope you came prepared.
Now is a time for action. I do hope you came prepared.
Defeat Alexandria[edit]
Lanz
Phew... Made it through that somehow.
Noah
How many times...are we going to have to do this...?
Consul E
I was just about to say that.
Noah
A Consul!
Consul E
Manners, cur. That is Master E, to you.
Ugh. I put a lot of effort into developing this drama, and now it's all wasted.
Breaking her spirit, then fashioning her in my own image... She ought to have been my masterpiece...
Ugh. I put a lot of effort into developing this drama, and now it's all wasted.
Breaking her spirit, then fashioning her in my own image... She ought to have been my masterpiece...
Eunie
What's the pillock going on about?
Consul E
Alexandria, my cherished game piece! You should have made it much farther!
Taion
Who are you calling a "piece"?
Neither her nor us will ever be what you want us to be!
Neither her nor us will ever be what you want us to be!
Consul E
Ohh, ohohohohoho! Of course she will, and of course you will. After all, that's just your role!
...Very well, I think it's time for a quick rewrite. No use for all of these imbecilic side-characters...
...Very well, I think it's time for a quick rewrite. No use for all of these imbecilic side-characters...
Consul E turns into Moebius.
Moebius E
Return to your seats for act two: carnage! The curtain's about to rise!!!
Defeat Moebius E[edit]
Moebius E
Ahh! Oh, I hear...the applause... So...rapturous...
Noah
Everyone all right?
Eunie
Yeah, more or less...
Taion
For now. But all this fighting really takes its toll on you...
Alexandria
Oh, really? That's not how it looked from where I was standing.
Noah
Ah...!
Alexandria
It was impressive, the way you beat him. And a big help, too.
Sena
Wait, what's she saying?
Chickadee
Dame Alex!
I'm putting my foot down - only boring, run-of-the-mill plans from now on. This one gave me anxiety!
I'm putting my foot down - only boring, run-of-the-mill plans from now on. This one gave me anxiety!
Alexandria
I said I was sorry... Don't cry!
Taion
...So, it all went down according to your calculations?
Alexandria
Our goal was the defeat of the Consul and to be released from his control.
Though it was a long acquaintance we had... At least, until we uncovered that lie of his.
Though it was a long acquaintance we had... At least, until we uncovered that lie of his.
Noah
What was he lying about?
Chickadee
It's a long story...
But anyway, making an enemy of the Consul would have been a big gamble for us too.
So to weigh the risk, we had to figure out just how strong you lot actually were.
But anyway, making an enemy of the Consul would have been a big gamble for us too.
So to weigh the risk, we had to figure out just how strong you lot actually were.
Taion
So you used your friends and colony as bait?
You thought if we were strong enough to deal with you all, we could stand up to the Consul too...
You thought if we were strong enough to deal with you all, we could stand up to the Consul too...
Alexandria
You seem bitter about it.
Taion
There must have been another way. Dispatch a scouting party, or...
Alexandria
Oh, come on. We'd all reach Homecoming before we got anywhere like that.
Taion
Sure, but see how much it cost you. It's not worth the sacrifices!
Alexandria
There is no victory without sacrifice.
If you fight according to those musty old textbooks, you'll always be too slow...
You're an old-fashioned man, aren't you, Taion?
If you fight according to those musty old textbooks, you'll always be too slow...
You're an old-fashioned man, aren't you, Taion?
Taion
What?!
Chickadee
Dame Alex, I don't think they'll respond well to that line of exposition.
Only Ouroboros can destroy our Flame Clock.
Shouldn't we consider asking for their help instead of riling them up like this?
Only Ouroboros can destroy our Flame Clock.
Shouldn't we consider asking for their help instead of riling them up like this?
Alexandria
I'm not riling up anyone...! Just some gentle teasing among friends.
Chickadee
Dame Alex doesn't actually believe the ends justify the means.
You'll understand if you look closely at the colony, and how things are here...
You'll understand if you look closely at the colony, and how things are here...
Mio
...What do you think?
Noah
Might be good to look around before we enter into any partnerships.
Taion
What if that's exactly what she wants you to think?
Noah
Let's cross that bridge when we get to it.
For now, I'd like to trust her. She was quite open with us this far.
For now, I'd like to trust her. She was quite open with us this far.
Alexandria
Good grief. How did softies like you even survive this long?
Chickadee
Dame Alex...?
Alexandria
...I'm sorry. I admit I may have crossed a line.
(sigh) We'll have time to say goodbye to the old girl later.
Come along. I'll show you how we fight here.
(sigh) We'll have time to say goodbye to the old girl later.
Come along. I'll show you how we fight here.
How Iota Fights[edit]
Unknown NPC 1
...Ah, got another one...
Levnis repair parts?
Levnis repair parts?
Unknown NPC 2
We got 'em, but no means of transport. Usual route goes the long way 'round.
Unknown NPC 3
No, there's a colony we could route through.
Those cylinders? We'll manage.
Those cylinders? We'll manage.
Unknown NPC 2
We can add two days. We can make it on time.
Unknown NPC 1
Prioritize speed. Start with light goods.
Unknown NPC 3
...That's the list there. I'll forward it on too.
Eunie
Whaddaya know...
They're really pro at that.
They're really pro at that.
Noah
They're not just regular soldiers.
More like...they're all officers...
More like...they're all officers...
Alexandria
We're reading the flow of goods to learn of the war.
It's a very flat hierarchy here, you'll find.
It's a very flat hierarchy here, you'll find.
Chickadee
Using a minimum of people...to achieve maximum results. That's the way we like to fight.
Of all the colonies in Aionios...
We're a bit extreme in the way we use the cards... Pretty special, right?
Of all the colonies in Aionios...
We're a bit extreme in the way we use the cards... Pretty special, right?
Noah
You mean the cards in the...Iris?
Alexandria
Yes.
They tell us what's needed as of right now,
and it's an easy and efficient tool.
They tell us what's needed as of right now,
and it's an easy and efficient tool.
Noah
But, soldiers' wills and skills, on the other hand...
Alexandria
Feeling useful makes you confident.
Confidence teaches a soldier pride.
Pride binds the team, fosters productivity...
and leads a colony to victory.
Right?
Confidence teaches a soldier pride.
Pride binds the team, fosters productivity...
and leads a colony to victory.
Right?
Chickadee
As a result...we can invest ourselves in more research. And it takes us a step beyond.
Mio
A step beyond...?
Alexandria
Well, I did propose them.
It's quite basic.
It's quite basic.
Mio
Wait, the Collectopaedia Cards... You made them?
Alexandria
The Castle folk developed them.
All I did was to issue the request through the Consul.
All I did was to issue the request through the Consul.
Taion
Meaning you made a deal with the Castle?
Surely that's not...
Surely that's not...
Alexandria
I didn't do it lightly.
It was necessary.
Doing the same as everyone around you,
it's always the same outcome.
Following the playbook to the letter is hardly a strategy.
It was necessary.
Doing the same as everyone around you,
it's always the same outcome.
Following the playbook to the letter is hardly a strategy.
Taion
And so I'm "old-fashioned"...
Alexandria
You're not mad this time?
Taion
I realized there was no ill will.
We fight when we're confident. You and I, I think we're the same in that regard.
I'm getting the impression... that something must have changed you.
We fight when we're confident. You and I, I think we're the same in that regard.
I'm getting the impression... that something must have changed you.
Alexandria
Thank the previous commander for that...
He was a rash type, like this big one.
He was a rash type, like this big one.
Eunie
It winds you up, doesn't it?
I get what you mean.
I get what you mean.
Lanz
Oi, what the spark?!
Noah
(No matter what happens, you fight to keep everyone alive...)
(And that? That's what makes a colony.)
All right, Alexandria. I understand you now.
(And that? That's what makes a colony.)
All right, Alexandria. I understand you now.
Alexandria
Do you think we'll be useful?
Noah
Doesn't matter.
I don't see people that way.
Time to head back.
We've unfinished business.
I don't see people that way.
Time to head back.
We've unfinished business.
Alexandria
That's right...
Time is precious.
Time is precious.
Head for the Colony Iota Ferronis[edit]
Lanz
So all that's left is to smash it, yeah?
Alexandria
Yes. That way, Colony Iota will be free.
Lanz
I'll be honest, I'm not 100% on board with how you played this. I don't appreciate being manipulated.
Alexandria
...I'm sorry about tricking you before. I really do regret it.
Lanz
Yeah? What's to say you're not tricking us even now?
Chickadee
Insolence!
Taion
I'm sorry about Lanz. But I would like to know what exactly your goal is here.
Alexandria
...When you think about rules, you have to realize that they are closely entangled with the intentions of whoever set them.
I don't suppose you'll believe me, but I just want to see what life's like outside of those confines.
I don't suppose you'll believe me, but I just want to see what life's like outside of those confines.
Noah
No, I believe you.
From everything you've told us, I can see how serious you are.
From everything you've told us, I can see how serious you are.
Alexandria
...Thank you.
And, I'm counting on you. Let's keep it on the straight and narrow from now on.
And, I'm counting on you. Let's keep it on the straight and narrow from now on.
Lanz
Interesting choice of words.
Noah
Lanz...
Sena
No, it's fine! I'm sure she's got nothing else left to hide now, anyway...
Alexandria
...
Eunie
Uh, love...?
Lanz
She's still hiding stuff?
Chickadee
Dame Alex...
Alexandria
No, I've got this.
I'm... I'm not as old as I might seem. So I don't quite have the authority you might think yet.
I'm... I'm not as old as I might seem. So I don't quite have the authority you might think yet.
Mio
You don't...? ...Waaait. Which term are you in?
Alexandria
...Sixth.
Mio
Whaaaaaaaat...?!
Eunie
Shut up, you cannot be sixth-term...!
Alexandria
Hush...! Not so loud!
Mio
I thought for sure we were the same term...! You just have this... dignity about you...
Alexandria
I work really hard for that, you know!
Some colonies plan surprise attacks if they work out the timing of when the next generation of soldiers rolls over.
And also, well, you know... Reasons.
Some colonies plan surprise attacks if they work out the timing of when the next generation of soldiers rolls over.
And also, well, you know... Reasons.
Taion
...What "reasons"?
Chickadee
Dame Alex thinks she looks too young, so she likes to put on a touch of cosmetics to give her features extra character.
Alexandria
That was not public information!
Chickadee
You were just gonna leave them all guessing otherwise.
Taion
...Not really what I expected.
Alexandria
Well that's your fault for assuming, isn't it? Having presence is important for a commander.
Noah
This might be going over my head, but...it sounds like a struggle...
Alexandria
...(sigh) For your information, the only ones who know this are my team chiefs and Chickadee.
This is one secret I expect you to take with you unto Homecoming.
This is one secret I expect you to take with you unto Homecoming.
Noah
We understand. We won't tell anyone...
Here we go!
Here we go!
Colony Iota Liberated[edit]
Noah
Here we go!