Jack's Squad HQ dialogue

The forma you have obtained has been identified as a rare forma.

You're not from our squad, are you!?

I don't know what you're doing here, but it stops now!

The member of Jack's squad attacked!

Ugh... I... got careless...

But you're no threat, not with those pathetic powers.

I'm done with this demon. I'll let it free...

The squad member fell to the ground.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

What did I do to deserve this...?

Day in, day out, morning to night, nothing but torture...

I can barely move a single muscle anymore...

I wanted to live longer...

Hmm... This isn't a bad base. It's got everything you'd need.

Now I'm REALLY curious what they're doing here...

Nice place they got here, though... It's air-conditioned, climate controlled...

Looks like we won't need our Demonicas here.

Jimenez removed his helmet.

...Phew.

They've practically built themselves a resort...

...Boo? Buga... boo...

Jimenez, something wrong...

What's up, Bugaboo?

Haha, you're just nervous 'cause you've never been here before. Calm down, li'l guy.

Alright, (your name). Let's go have a chat with Jack.

A member of Jack's squad is standing here.

You schmucks again!? You're startin' to get on my nerves!

If you weren't a human--hell, if you weren't the investigative team, I'd put a bullet in your head!

We got no business with you. Now beat it!

Whoa, that's far enough. I can't let anyone in who doesn't have permission.

Go home if you don't wanna get shot down like a demon!

Why? This your campsite for demon hunting? Can't say as I approve of your taste.

We came to see Jack. We want to talk.

Unfortunately, Captain Jack won't be seeing you.

He's a busy man, y'know. So are we...

I'm sure you have plenty of questions about this base, but you're better off walking away.

This ain't Earth...

Alright, I get what you're saying, but...

You're not even gonna let us drop in and say hi?

Having cushy digs like this without saying a word is kinda...

We're building our own Utopia. Let's just leave it at that.

Don't worry, we won't get in your way. As long as you don't get in ours, of course.

But you step out of line... Well, you know what happens then.

You're badly outgunned. Don't even think of trying anything.

Oh, and you won't be making your own space-time pocket, either. Your plasma output's way too low.

There, that should be all the info you need! You wouldn't get any more out of the Captain, either!

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...Fair enough. Let's go back to the ship, (your name).

We know they're not out to start a war, at least. Let's just report that much.

I'll be prayin' for your successful escape! Don't be too down 'cause you screwed up once! Hahahah!

...Boo, boooooo!

Jimenez, him, lie!

What the...? You need to keep your demons in line, man.

If I was his owner, he'd get a pop in the... Huh?

That sure is a weird demon... Where'd you find him?

I'd be willing to take him off your hands if you need some cash.

...He's kinda special. I don't think you could find another one. Sorry, but no sale.

Sorry to bother you. Later.

Well... if you change your mind, the offer stands.

And don't get any stupid ideas...

Where're you going, (your name)? We need to see Jack.

They haven't made a move since the last time, (your name).

I'll keep watch over them here. You go back to Fornax.

Worried about me, are you? Well, You're not up to bat yet, (your name).

From their communications and activities, I've figured out about their demon collecting.

But other than that, it's one big mystery. What are they doing behind that door...?

Nnnnng! Nnnnng!

Demon, hunt! Jack, demon, hunt!

Hey! Bugaboo! Calm down!

He's been acting up ever since we got here...

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Oh yeah, (your name).

You said you saw a guy in a tux in this world, right?

I think I saw him, too.

It felt like someone like that was watching me...

Guess I can't make fun at you for seeing things anymore, huh? Haha...

But seriously, you should go back. You've still got stuff to do in Fornax, right? Laters.

Leave the stakeout to me, (your name).

You go back to Fornax.

You came 'cause you were worried about me, (your name)?

I'm trying to lay low, so I'd like to avoid unnecessary contact with you guys, but...

Meh, they probably know already.

But look, you can leave this place to me. Go back to Fornax.

A member of Jack's squad is standing here.

You...! You're not getting in here!

The soldier pointed his gun at you!

I was getting tired of shooting demons! But killing humans... My trigger finger's getting itchy!

Hm...? Hmmm... Do I have permission to kill...?

I remember the Captain telling me to avoid conflict... Nah, I'm overthinking this!

I just gotta tell him it was in self-defense!

This is Arthur speaking. Crewman (your name), respond.

Though it was unforseen, you have engaged Jack's squad.

Continue the mission with caution.

Jimenez pried the hatch open!

There are strange machines and cultivation tanks in the room...

...Humans... Cursed humans...!

Mutilated demons are yelling from inside the tanks...

...You want my power that much? You want it so much you don't mind cutting me up...?

This pain... This humiliation!

I should have killed you on the spot when I met you!

Give them back... Give them back...

My hands... My feet... Give them back to me...

...I'm angry, but I see now...

Why God cursed the humans...

They're unsalvageable! Their wretched souls are stuck deep inside their bodies!

That's right... that's right! Curse me all you want!

That rage will power our new weapon!

The useful demons will become stronger, and the ones who aren't will become spare parts!

Now THIS is science! The fusion of technology and demons!

Hm...? You!

What is security doing, letting you in here!?

Dammit! You'll be the first test of our new weapon!

...Humans... Cursed humans...

Kill each other! Kill each other! Kill each other without end...

Until you die, we shall be at your heels...

It's the switch to the cultivation tanks.

Flip the switch to Off?

• Yes
• No

You flipped the switch to Off.

...Urb... Urbbbbbbb...

......

The demons in the cultivation tanks fell silent.

You left the cultivation tanks as is.

Jimenez pried the hatch open!

There are strange machines and cultivation tanks in the room...

The Lightning is parked here.

The hatch to the Lightning's deck is shut...

...We're gonna get in there, no matter what it takes.

Just you wait, Jack. I'm coming for you...

Stand back, (your name).

Jimenez walked toward the deck...

Here we go, Bugaboo... Show me the power of demons...

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Rrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Jimenez punched through the deck's hatch!

Jimenez pried the hatch open!

*pant*... *pant*...

I... did it...

...Let's go, (your name). Right through here...

That's where we'll find the enemies of the investigative team... and of the demons...

You infiltrated the Lightning alongside Jimenez...

You've caused us quite a bit of bother. It's clear this is too far gone to settle with talk.

Our base is devastated, we've sustained losses in equipment and manpower...

And on top of it all, our weapon development program has been thoroughly destroyed.

If our patrons learn how badly our plans were disrupted, I should think they'd be rather cross.

To back down here would blacken my squad's name as a business concern.

You will compensate us for this. Oh yes.

With everything you have...

That's my line, Captain Jack Shit!

The grudge engraved on my body...!

The grudge of the demons you screwed with...!

That's the only payback you're getting!

You've become a seething mass of uncontrolled emotion... Frightful.

It seems we still have a few kinks to work out in our fusion process.

To leave this defective product alive could endanger our reputation.

I shall dispose of you!

Jack summoned demons!

These are my finest custom demons... They'll suck the marrow from your bones!

Jack's demons attacked Jimenez!

Rrrrraaaaaaagh! Let 'em try!

Jimenez began fighting the demons!

...(your name), yes? You have crimes to atone for as well.

There's the matter of revenge for my men you slaughtered, of course...

But in the end, a breakdown of business is war.

Nations or corporations, there is little difference.

A vast array of armaments becomes a grand business asset.

There's no liability in having one.

With this in my possession... I can crush what needs to be crushed and take what needs to be taken.

Jack set his Demonica to battle mode.

How much power do I have, you wonder?

A quick demonstration is in order!

N... No... My demons...

I've... lost...!?

I'm sure your demons would rather die than protect scum like you...

Can't we... come to terms... isn't there... something I can do...?

...You're learning, Jack.

This isn't Earth. There's no laws to charge you with...

Wh... What are you...?

But y'see, Jack, that's the thing...

This isn't Earth.

And there's no laws holding me back either.

It's over for you!

Jimenez raised his hand...!

• Stop Jimenez
• Watch

Stay outta this, (your name)!

Jimenez knocked you back!

Arrrrrrrrrrgh!

Jimenez's arm tore through Jack's chest!

Awww... Think I overdid it, (your name)?

Nah... There was no stopping it.

The moment I took this form...

...Hee... Hee hee hee!

C...C-C... Captain! Th-The Captain's dead!

Wh... What's going to happen to us...!?

Well... With your commander dead...

You'll need a new commander. Would that be you...?

Don't worry. Until there's no one to replace your commander...

I'll keep sending you to Hell! Hee hee! Hee...!

What...!? Wait, wait...!

I'm not like the Captain... I'm more flexible... I'll help you!

Y-Yeah! That's right!

If you kill me... you'll lose all the Lightning's technology!

I know you guys are looking for Exotic Matter, right!?

Well, I'll help you! I-I mean... if you'll let me...!

P-Please, spare me...!

What a sad sack... There's not a single thing you believe in, huh?

Why don't you try learning from the demons?

So long, Captain Ryan...!

Stop right there, Jimenez!

Huh...!? What!?

They don't have the will to fight us anymore. There's no point in prolonging this.

That's just slaughter for its own sake.

...That an order?

...I'm just doing what's right as a member of the investigative team.

What we should do now is disarm Jack's squad and confiscate any usable equipment.

I'll serve under you... It would be an honor! Just spare my life...

We won't kill you. But you must cooperate with our investigation.

...Getting in my way...

Couldn't help but see you as an enemy for a second there, Zelenin.

Good work, (your name)! Not only did you rescue Jimenez, you took control of Jack's squad!

You go get some rest. We can take it from here.

...Jimenez! Report to sickbay and get yourself examined!

I dunno what for. I feel perfectly fine, man.

But... if you say so...

I wanted to get some more exercise in, though... Dammit!

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(your name). You did well on the mission.

Let's wait for Arthur's orders on how to proceed from here...

Jimenez pried the hatch open!

The Lightning is parked here.

The hatch to the Lightning's deck is shut...

Evil is drifting about... If humans fight humans... They become like demons themselves...

I must purify them...

(your name)... will you bear witness to my newborn power?

I shall make these rebels repent of their deeds.

Fear not and trust in the power I have received from the Lord...

Zelenin headed deeper into the field...

The hatch to the Lightning's deck is shut...

Zelenin stood in front of the Lightning and took a deep breath.

Sons of man, stop your sinful deeds and hear me.

Listen now to the grand hymn of guidance!

Zelenin began singing in an otherworldly voice...

Something is happening behind the hatch...

The crew of the Lightning disembarked...

Ugh... O... O Lord... Please... forgive my foolishness...!

We have killed humans we were meant to help!

We were wrong... How sinful we have been...

O Lord, we repent our sins!

Please... Forgive us...!

Repent your sins, sons of man, and cast away your demons.

That voice! This is the voice of Heaven that will lead us!

The voice of Zelenin!

Hallelujah! Zelenin!

Hallelujah!

The members of Jack's squad are praising Zelenin...

That seems to have pacified them.

Though the contribution is small, I am sure He is pleased to have more believers.

Jimenez appeared...

...What the hell happened to these guys!? They give me the creeps!

Zelenin! Did... did you do this!?

This is my power. The power of the Lord...

They have received guidance...

They see now the correct path in life.

"Correct path"...?

Looks more like they all went nuts to me!

All you've done is made a few holy zombies, Zelenin!

What're you talking about, Jimenez? You sound like you'd take any excuse to bag on Zelenin.

She just made Jack's squad surrender to us without a single loss on either side.

Thanks, Zelenin... Glad there won't be any needless bloodshed today.

Now, let's go make a survey of what's inside the Lightning.

Tch... so who's next, Zelenin...?

You went into the Lightning.

All right... we'll need to scrap any weapons Jack's squad had.

Especially the demons they were using...

Hey... Ryan! Where are all the demons!?

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...O Lord... Forgive me... Forgive... my sins...

Hey, I'm talking to you, man! Answer me!

...Ryan. Take us to where you store the demons you captured.

......! Of course, Zelenin.

The demons are this way...

Tch...! They only follow orders from their master, huh?

Now then, (your name). Let us visit the captive demons...

You went deeper inside.

The demons... are here, Zelenin.

They were using the medical equipment? What bastards...

Release the demons.

Yes. As you command...

Ryan and the other members of Jack's squad released the demons.

What's going on...? We're free?

That horrifying song... It was as if it negated our own existence...

BUT IT STOPPED HUMANS. WE SAVED.

How dare you use us, humans!?

I'll kill you all!

Stop. I will not allow you to harm these people.

They have heard my song and faced their foolishness.

I understand your anger over the selfish actions of these sons of man...

But if you lash out at them, I shall show no mercy.

Leave this place.

What...? That song was you...?

Fine. We'll leave... Just don't sing anymore.

That song is dangerous...

It's too much for us.

Listen to me, all of you.

The leader of the group of demons stepped forward.

I'm thinking of looking for a place we can take the victims of these experiments to recuperate.

And I have an idea where that might be. I plan on reconstructing part of the world of illusion.

I know the great Mother who controls that world of illusion, Maya of the Night.

If we talk to her about our situation, I'm sure she'll treat us with kindness.

Anyone who wishes to go there, come with me.

..."Maya of the Night"?

Where are they going...?

The demon turned to you and spoke.

As you have heard, human, we are leaving.

You saved us... but it was from a situation caused by your own kind. I offer no thanks.

It is true, though, that we have underestimated humans thus far.

We will no longer see humans as mere prey.

Goodbye.

The demon left...

Hey, I dunno about that guy, but I'm not too proud to thank you.

Thanks a lot!

BECAUSE OF YOU, ME HURT...

ME WILL HOLD GRUDGE...

Humanity's full of cruel people, but you seem different.

Thanks for what you did.

The demons left, following their leader.

Hey, (your name)? Sorry, but I'm outta here...

I'm gonna chase after them.

I'm a victim of the same experiments...

I think it's best I know what they're up to.

...Don't worry. I'll be back.

Laters.

And hey... be careful of Zelenin.

Jimenez followed after the demons...

...So the demonic one followed the demons... Ah, well.

(your name). We have utterly pacified Jack's squad.

I shall go to Mastema and report this to him.

You should return to the Red Sprite to make your own report.

The situation has been resolved...

Zelenin left...

Attention, all crew. Jack's squad has been subdued.

All crewmen who have completed their assigned duties, return to the Red Sprite.

I have approved the independent missions of First Lieutenant Zelenin and Crewman Jimenez.

Hallelujah... Hallelujah...

Ryan and the other soldiers are repeating the chant...

Hallelujah... Hallelujah...

Ryan is chanting while staring off into space...

Hallelujah... Hallelujah...

Ryan is chanting while staring off into space...

Annihiliate Jack's squad?

• Yes
• No

Crewman (your name). Has the plan changed? Do you intend to annihilate Jack's squad?

Understood. This choice may well result in successful completion of the mission.

Your decision is approved.

Crewman (your name). Do you intend to annihilate Jack's squad?

Understood. This choice may well result in successful completion of the mission.

Your decision is approved.

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We are... the sacred squad... who serve the Lord...

...Blasphemer against the Lord! You shall die!

...Our aim... is to be... the first... of the... new... world...

The strike team followed suit and began attacking...

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All became still.

...What have you done!? What audacity is this!?

To kill those with His blessing... (your name)! This is an abomination unto the Lord!

This shall lead only to ruin!

Ahhh... You must repent, or you will soon be...!

...Nice one, (your name). Now you'll get some respect from those demons.

...Yo, Zelenin. You were hanging around here too?

So what'll it be today? You here to sing a requiem?

Well, take it somewhere else. Your songs are like nails on a chalkboard...

Did you instigate this... this... this barbarity!?

It seems that the evil within your newfound form has devoured your soul as well, Jimenez!

...Don't go thinking everyone's gonna bow down to you, Zelenin.

Lotta guys here would rather die than have their souls chained up. More'n you'd think, I bet.

I'm sure Jack's squad is much happier with their souls free.

...You refuse to acknowledge your sin, Jimenez.

Have you now fallen so far as to be incapable of recognizing it...?

Ahh... I fear only oblivion can save your blackened soul.

...I must prepare, (your name).

We have put our plans into motion, to stand against the black power...

When the time comes... I pray we do not find ourselves on opposite sides.

Zelenin left...

...Bitch. That power of hers is getting to her head... She pisses me off, man.

We're gonna be destroyed, huh? Says her...

We'll see which side is gonna say hello to oblivion.

...I gotta go give the demons the good news here.

I'm sure they'll let you through the sealed door at Grus.

Let's go, (your name).

Jimenez left...

Jimenez pried the hatch open!

Ryan is continuing to sing...

The area is filled with the corpses of Jack's squad...

The Lightning is parked here.

A soldier is here guarding the Lightning.

Don't do anything rash, (your name).

You should get out of here and return to your mission.