Story/Normal 8-1 (Part1)

Two months after the conclusion of Operation Arctic Warfare.

...Morning, outside a military branch.

Kryuger

We shouldn't meet if we can help it.

Kryuger

...General Carter.

Carter

You're right. IF we can help it... But this meeting is necessary. I'm here to give you some reminders.

Carter

You should thank Central Command for organizing this PMC Reception. We wouldn't have had the chance to arrange this unofficial meeting otherwise.

Carter

My car is just round the corner down this street. It won't take long.

...Kryuger nods. Brigadier General Carter follows him into Griffin's private vehicle.

Kryuger

Judging from Lyco's AI data, we're onto something.

Carter

And I'm sure your 'something' must be so significant you didn't even bother to report it.

Kryuger

That's because... we've been having some minor issues. We still need some time to resolve them.

Carter

(Sighs)Berezovich, you're my former subordinate, that's why I've been doing you favors.

Carter

I've granted all your requests so far, extra quota for the maximum number of T-Dolls you can employ, smuggled weapons, even media blackouts in areas under your jurisdiction.

Carter

These are already far beyond my authority. i hope you understand.

Kryuger

Of course... I know how much you're risking.

Carter

Then you should also know what it is that we want.

Carter

You don't like talking about politics, but even you should know that world order is being overhauled in an unprecedented way.

Carter

A brand new form of nation is about to be established, and the military is about to undergo a large-scale internal reshuffling.

Kryuger

Is that the conception of "those people" ...that you mentioned before?

Carter

(Node) The opportunity is right before you. If you still can't deliver any result...

Carter

Then nobody will defend you at the next staff conference. You know what that means.

Kryuger

...

Carter

The military doesn't care which side wins. The technology to develop the next generation of military Dolls is the only thing that can be used as a bargaining chip against them.

Carter

You’ve failed once already. Don’t fail again.

Carter

Ah, here’s the junction. My car’s just ahead.

Kryuger raises his hand and the sedan comes to stop. Carter opens the door.

Kryuger

I will make haste… General Carter.

Carter

I hope so, or I’ll have to find someone else for help.

Carter

Thanks for the ride. I'll see you at the banquet.

Brigadier General Carter takes his leave.

Kryuger

...

Kryuger

Keep driving.

Kryuger

Leave the branch and go in circles. I need to make a call.

...Meanwhile, at 16Lab.

...Beep.

...Beep. Beep.

Persica

...

Persica

Ugh...

Persica

Who's this...?

Persica

Oh... Kryuger.

Kryuger

You promised us progress within the next few days.

Persica

M4A1... I'll be waking her up soon. I've had a breakthrough...

Kryuger

This isn't the time to wake her up. There's something more important.

Kryuger

You mentiopned before that all of Lyco's data could be restored if we had File No. 7.

Persica

According to the information the AR Team collected in Safe House 3... that is correct.

Kryuger

You also said trhat we could find it within a day if we're lucky.

Persica

Yeah... The location should be confimed pretty soon, but you know we've got that Sangvis jamming thing going on...

Kryuger

That's exactly what I want to talk to you about.

Kryuger

The AR Team and that commander are all yours now.

Persica

Ah... You know me so well, Kryuger.

Kryuger

You already owed me once about "Jupiter". This is the second time.

Kryuger

I need results before dinner tonight. Give me your word.

Persica

Sure. You'll get what you want...

Persica

By the way, Kryuger...

Kryuger

Go on.

Persica

Was Lyco's death... really an accident?

Persica

I'm sorry, but you're so obsessed with the stuff he left behind so I just...

Kryuger

...We've already had this conversation many times.

Persica

Right...

Persica

Then that's all.

...Kryuger ends the call.

Persica

...

Half an hour later, Temporary Griffin Control in Area S02.

Persica

...So that's the deal, Commander.

Persica

You’ll need to paradrop right into the vicinity of the original Sangvis Ferri factory.

Persica

File 7 isn’t exactly hard to find, but being in the midst of enemy territory… is another matter entirely.

Persica

I’ll tell the AR Team what they have to do. Your mission is to protect them.

RO635

Commander, are you ready? We’re going to move out.

RO635

We’re currently in Sector S02, and our objective is to enter Base 0 to find File 7.

RO635

I’ve already transmitted the local map info to your command system. Please take a look.

M4 SOPMOD

Well, this is SF territory for you, enemy defenses are really heavy.

M4 SOPMOD

Still, I’m sure the Commander will be able to make a chance for us, won’t he?

M16A1

Don’t be too worried, Commander.

M16A1

SF has installed jammers in the area. In addition, there’s the risk of contracting Parapluie if we connect to SF equipment.

M16A1

RO’s anti-jamming ability can guarantee that the AR Team will be able to function normally. We’ll have RO handle any connection to the SF networks in order to prevent infection.

RO635

All you need to do is take the command post on the outskirts and cause havoc. The AR Team and I will then have the opportunity to enter Base 0.

RO635

That’s the aim of our current operation. We’ll be waiting for word from you.

END