Story/Prologue

Agent

I have brought Death to your doorstep.

Agent

Now, open your eyes...

Agent

Look at me, Tactical Doll M4A1, look at me.

Agent

It's time for your finale, and you must stay till the show is over.

M4A1

Cough...

M4A1

A...gent...

Agent

Interesting. Even the look in your eyes is different from theirs in the face of Death.

Agent

But this is the look I want. Show more shock! More indignation! More hatred!

M4A1

Cough...cough...

Agent

You've stolen something that's very important to Master. Do you think you can just leave?

Agent

I'll kill you first, then your AR Team, and those Griffin T-Dolls still slaving away for you.

Agent

Very soon, they'll be completely at a loss, like infants who've lost their parents.

Agent

They'll struggle blindly on the battlefield, and fall prey to us...

Agent

You just have to die... And you will, in just a few more seconds!

M16A1

...Sorry, but she won't be dying here.

Agent

...!

M16A1

I'll spare you the wait! Go to hell right now,

M16A1

Sangvis scum!

M4A1

Cough...cough...

M16A1

Yeah, thank me. Death's scythe missed you by a hair's breadth yet again.

M4A1

Phew... M16, how is the situation outside? AR-15 and SOP-II are still...

ST AR-15

We're back, but Sangvis reinforcements are here. We have to retreat soon.

M4 SOPMOD II

The backup squad can hold them off for a while. Let's go!

M16A1

M4, you all right issuing commands? You seem to be in pretty bad shape.

M4A1

I am fine...cough... M16, please do some repairs on me. I will run a diagnostic on my command system first.

Ten minutes later...

M4A1

It is fine. The tactical maps are intact. What about the comms system?

Skorpion

Comms are functioning normally! We're hearing you loud and clear!

M4A1

...I am so sorry, but you will have to bring up the rear.

PPSh-41

No problem, comrade. It's our duty.

M4A1

...Thank you. We shall finish evacuating as soon as possible.

StG44

Let's move out! AR Team, can you guys see the entire field from where you are?

M4A1

Hmm, I see Sangvis reinforcements fast approaching. Get into position as fast as you can!

PPSh-41

Roger! Griffin back-up squad is ready!

Skorpion

Here we go! I'm not gonna lose to those monsters!

StG44

AR Team, all of us are in position. Get ready to move yourself!

M4A1

Understood. One last check on our destination, then we are moving out!

M4A1

We have to take over this command post and deactivate the alarm at the exit.

ST AR-15

The backup squad can't hold them off forever. We have to hurry!

StG44

The first wave of enemies have been annihilated. Thank you for your coordination, M4.

M4A1

No problem. The next attack will come from your flank. Be careful.

PPSh-41

Understood. Get ready for defense maneuvers!

PPSh-41

Phew...

PPSh-41

Papasha here is safe. What about you, Skorpion?

PPSh-41

...Skorpion? Skorpion VZ61 of Squad S61, please respond!

Skorpion

...There! I'm done here! That was close!

PPSh-41

Phew... That's great. We managed to fend off the first wave of attack.

StG44

We should've bought a lot of time for the AR Team. Well done guys!

Agent

Isn't it too early to sigh in relief?

M4 SOPMOD II

It's that Sangvis! It's here again!

Agent

Killing me once is truly commendable for trash dolls like you.

Agent

This time I'm bringing more dummies. You'll be making their acquaintance soon.

M4A1

Back-up squad, signals of powerful Sangvis units detected! Be careful!

PPSh-41

Roger! Prepare for combat!

StG44

Is it...over...?

Agent

Indeed, Griffin trash.

Agent

Apart from sullying my floor, you've achieved nothing.

StG44

You dirty lumps of sheet metal...should've been thrown out long ago...

Agent

Sadly, your employers didn't realize that until it was too late.

StG44

Soon, the AR Team...will definitely make it out!

Agent

It's no use. You've merely delayed our movements for a short time...

Agent

...And right now, we have all the time in the world.

PPSh-41

Is that...the best we can do...

Agent

It's over, Griffin leftovers. There's nothing left that you can do.

PPSh-41

No, I...I can still...protect them...

Agent

If you're the only one left to face your friends' broken parts, what can you do for them?

Agent

No rush. We'll see that in no time.

AR Team in retreat.

M4A1

Hailing Griffin back-up squad. How are things on your end?

Skorpion

Run... Go back and find...comman...

Skorpion

ARGHHHHHH!

M4A1

?! Griffin squad! Are you all right?!

Agent

Still moving, aren't we? But this should be enough to make you drop dead for good.

Agent

...?!

Skorpion

...The one that's gonna drop dead...is YOU!

The sound of an explosion comes through the comms.

M4A1

...

M4A1

The signal...got cut off...

M4 SOPMOD II

Don't tell me...they...

ST AR-15

...Dammit!

M16A1

...Snap out of it, guys. They bought us this chance.

M16A1

M4, seize that command post asap and deactivate the alarm.

M16A1

...M4?

M4A1

...?!

M4A1

Ah, understood. We have to...

M4A1

Sorry... I...I am just a little...

M16A1

Remember, we are all just following orders. Just like them.

M4A1

I understand... We must return with the 'data', at all cost...

M4 SOPMOD II

Phew... Can we catch our breath yet?

ST AR-15

Not yet! There are still too many of them! We can't make it out!

M16A1

Then let's switch to backup Plan C, just as we've agreed.

M4A1

You mean...I return to Griffin HQ alone and ask for help?

M16A1

Yeah. We'll scatter to draw their fire. That'll buy you some time.

M4A1

But...if that Sangvis is still alive, you'll...!

ST AR-15

Stop dawdling, M4! This is the safest way!

M4 SOPMOD II

That's right, you're our only hope!

M4A1

...Understood. Be careful.

M16A1

All right! Everyone scatter and draw away the Sangvis troops!

M4A1

I WILL find a dependable field commander. Wait for me.

M4A1

I have to, for everyone's sake.

System Report. No response from Tactical Doll Echelon [AR Team] for an extended period of time.

Persica

...Call request. Connect to Griffin HQ.

Click.

Middle-aged man

Things have been going terribly today. You'd better give me some good news, Persica.

Persica

Good news... The AR Team got the data, but...

Persica

We lost contact with them after they came under Sangvis ambush...

Middle-aged man

(Sighs) ...That's the T-Doll squad most capable of independent operation in all of Griffin, Persica.

Persica

I know... No one knows better than me. That's why we must rescue them as soon as...

Middle-aged man

The area they were headed to isn't under Griffin's jurisdiction. We can't just get in there.

Persica

Is there...no other way? M4A1 and the others...

Middle-aged man

I'll think of something, Persica, but remember...

Middle-aged man

...This time, you owe us one.

Middle-aged man

Helian, tell me which Griffin commander is stationed closest to the area.

...

Helian

I just looked into it. The commander in Area S09 is a rookie.

Middle-aged man

Well, isn't that just 'splendid'... How much field experience does the rookie have?

Helian

According to the records, the commander has only just...

Helian

...reported for duty?

END