Lab dialogue

The supply team seems busy with preparations...

Attention, all crew.

We will soon be entering the Schwarzwelt.

Take your assigned posts.

Commander Gore, you are needed at the command room.

Arthur's calling me...

First Lieutenant Zelenin, Crewman Jimenez, I thank you for your participation in the briefing.

Everyone, return to your ships and prepare for entry.

Understood, Commander Gore.

Well everyone, it looks as though we must part ways for a while.

We scientists in Ship 3 are all looking forward to your support.

Let's work together for the sake of humanity!

I'm going back to Ship 2.

Remember... you're on your own out there in the field. You gotta be strong, or you're toast.

If you're not confident in yourself, I suggest you get off now, while you still can.

But if you ARE... Well, I'll see you field.

The time has come, crew! Let's make this mission a success and return home safely!

The future of the world hangs in the balance! Never forget that!

There is no one here...

You must hurry to the deck.

Best of luck.

I guess there's a problem in sickbay to deal with. Here, take this.

Best of luck.

Sorry... I'm still an apprentice, so I can't do anything without Irving...

It'd be nice if I could replenish your supplies or strengthen your weapons, but...

Oh, hey! I CAN get you medicine if you need it. Just let me run and fetch some from in back!

Right... if you're hurt, please go rest up in sickbay.

Well, good luck!

Whoa boy... This Feather Flock is pretty nifty!

Way to rustle up somethin' good fer the prepatory analysis! Mebbe I can beef up yer Main App now!

You handed Irving the Feather Flock.

Awright, I'll git right on it!

Yeeeeeeee-hawww! Bingo!

...Sorry, maybe this ain't a good time to jump fer joy like that. That's a scientist fer ya!

Now, about this new unlockin' feature...

I reckon it's got the power to open locked doors in the field.

Now ya can go further out, I reckon. Gotta remember to pass it out to the other crew, too...

The Unlock function allows your Main App to open locked doors in the Schwarzwelt.

Use it to check doors that look suspicious or remain on your automap.

Attention, all crew.

Preparations for restarting the engine reactor are complete.

Report to the command room for a briefing.

Good results, and good news. Good stuff's happenin' all over!

Speaking of which... There's good news here, too.

We've started developing Sub Apps.

Oh, I nearly plumb forgot!

Us guys on the Supplies team are advancin' science by the minute with these strange "forma" things!

"Sub Apps" are what we're calling a type of function that will help you when you're in the field.

The main thing to know is that you're free to mix and match different Sub Apps.

I'll send you a white paper on it. Check it out later.

All o' which is just a way o' sayin' we got our own li'l "App Store" goin'!

Hawhawhawhawhaw...

There's a lot more to cover concerning Sub Apps, actually.

I'm going to prepare some documentation on the subject. Ask me for it later.

No need to thank us! Now git on down to the command room!

Hey, (your name)! How goes?

You handed Irving the Release Jewel.

Hey! That there's a new forma! Hmm... I get the feelin' this is gonna be a juicy one!

Sit tight for a sec!

Irving and Chen started working...

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I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

A new function was added to your Demonica.

Don't it make yer heart jump fer joy to see somethin' new made, (your name)?

Keep bringin' me them mountains o' forma!

Gate Search allows the Main App to find hidden doors in the walls of the Schwarzwelt.

Check suspicious-looking walls and spots marked on your automap.

Thanks fer comin', (your name). I'd say it's 'bout time we made ourselves useful to ya!

So git yer Demonica out, boy!

Irving began upgrading your Demonica.

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Whoo! Got 'r done!

Now yer Demonica's got a forma search function.

That means you can detect forma that you couldn't before while yer out there in the field.

...Oops, sorry. I mighta gone a hair too fast for ya there.

"Forma" is our name for the solid energy ya can find in the Schwarzwelt.

We run that stuff through the "material fusion equipment" we're all so dang proud of here...

And we oughtta be able to develop gear and supplies ya'd never see back on the ranch!

There's more, too...

But I ain't of a mind to get into all the nitty-gritty. Just read the documents I send ya.

...Now, 'bout that "forma search." It hooks onto yer Main App.

The Main App is the constantly active software that aids you in your investigations.

Each time the Main App is enhanced, you will be able to accomplish more while in the field.

The new "forma search" function adds the functionality to find hidden forma to your Main App.

A detection range will appear on the automap on the lower screen...

Forma within that range will be automatically displayed on the automap.

I'll send ya some readin' material on the Main App and the forma search.

...Oh yeah, nearly slipped my mind! I got a favor to ask now that ya have that forma search.

It's an excitin' time for us in the lab, what with this new forma research and all.

We're pumpin' out new equipment and supplies left an' right.

Anyhoo, I wanna test drive our fancy material fusion equipment as much as we can.

Sooooo...

Think ya can investigate sector Antlia, collect some forma, and bring 'em to me?

Should be like shootin' fish in a barrel now that ya got that forma search...

And it might be a while 'fore the engine reactor starts back up... Lucky fer--I mean, a dang shame.

Everyone wins with forma research. You, me, Chen here, the whole dern crew.

So if you could treat this as a new mission, well, that'd be mighty fine!

...Ya get all that? It's a lot to take in at once... Check yer notes later if ya get confuddled.

Forma's gonna be important stuff for our investigation here in the Schwarzwelt.

I ain't woofin' when I say the fate of the strike team depends on how well ya can use forma!

I'll let Chen fill ya in on the rest, so make sure ya listen to what the little lady has to say.

Don't forget, y'hear?

(your name)? There's a few things I should explain to you.

Ask me whenever you're ready. I also have those documents to send to your suit.

I heard the news, (your name). So yer gonna go get that monster that took over the Elve?

A demon with a plasma shield... Sounds like one tough varmint!

Attackin' a plasma shield with a sword is like tryin' to cut up the sunlight.

Ya might as well piss on a frog, for all the good it does ya.

'Bout the only thing I can think of that'd make a scratch in a plasma shield...

Well, ya can probably guess what I'm gettin' at. Ya gotta fight plasma with plasma.

But anyhoo... Lemme take a crack at that doohickey you got from the angel!

You handed Irving the Shibboleth.

Irving started working...

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Hmmm... I ain't sure how to feel 'bout this.

Don't get me wrong, I think it was a success, but I ain't sure if it's what that angel had in mind...

Well, comes a time in every fella's life when he's gotta put up or shut up. Go git 'em!

Hmmm... That's one funny-lookin' forma ya brought back this time, (your name).

You handed Irving the Findite.

Awright! The Demonica's gonna take one step further toward manhood with this baby!

Irving started working...

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Yep, just like I thought. Another win for the supply team!

The Unlock feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Yer Unlock function's been upgraded. Take it.

Now that the Unlock feature supports more types of doors...

You will be able to unlock doors that were previously barred.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

...I heard that pig demon that bushwhacked us left somethin' strange on the ground.

I can't tell if that porker's scary or just plumb stupid...

Well, give it here. Mebbe I can make somethin' that'll track him down...

You handed Irving the Swine's Hoof.

Irving started working...

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A new function was added to your Demonica.

This is great! I'm happier'n a pig in its wallow! Uh, no pun intended.

But listen to this. If there's one of them there "sanctums," this'll let the Demonica access it.

I call it the Phase Shifter!

Betcha this'll come in handy when yer chasin' down that porker! Take it!

The Phase Shifter is a feature of your Main App that finds Sanctums, hidden spaces in the Schwarzwelt.

You can access these Sanctums from Shift Points, special kinds of terminals.

I guess there's a lot of ruckus bein' raised...

If there's anything I can do, just give a whistle.

You handed Irving the Passage Jewel.

Oh, looks like I have work to do already.

Irving started working...

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All done!

The Gate Search feature's been beefed up. You'll be findin' even more hidden doors now.

The Gate Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

I hope this enhancement to the Demomnica can break through their tricks, (your name).

Now that Gate Search supports more types of gates...

You will be able to discover hidden doors that were previously inaccessible.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

I tell ya though, I thought this MK junk was a joke. Didn't think I'd actually be haulin' it out.

I don't mind shootin' any kinda weapon into the enemy, but our own men...? I ain't too sure...

But hell, I ain't got any better ideas, so let's do this.

I hope the Madman's Stone works the way we're hoping...

I'm not sure exactly what an MK type weapon is, so I guess we'll have to chance it.

Well, the MK program was all about usin' plasma technology to access a specific frequency...

Made a man's will more docile, and so more controllable.

In other words, we're talkin' 'bout mind control. Brainwashin'.

Brainwashing equipment...? Why are we carrying such a thing!?

Whoa there, little lady! It wasn't my idea to bring it along!

This stuff was on the manifest since the start. No idea what they thought they'd need it for.

Perhaps it was necessary in a place with no enemy combatants.

If the situation called for it, they would have used us like machines too...

But what kind of situations were they imagining?

There's so much... that makes it hard to trust your fellow man...

There's no call for the long face, Zelenin.

We're all helpin' each other out right now.

We gotta hurry and get this thing workin' to help those poor yutzes with the parasite.

You handed Irving the Madman's Stone.

Alright, you just sit tight.

I'll have it done in two shakes.

Irving started working...

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...All finished.

You know how to fire a gun, right? You aim, you pull the trigger.

Why don't ya try testin' it on the crew that got sent to sickbay?

Here's hopin'.

That's another juicy-lookin' forma ya brought me, (your name).

Why don'tcha give it here and I'll make it into another one o' my masterpieces?

You handed Irving the Goetite.

Irving and Chen started working...

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...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Forma Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

This one turned out a real beaut. I know you'll be puttin' it to good use.

Guess we're almost outta here, huh? It's all ridin' on you.

This material fusion equipment can make all kindsa stuff, but it can't make Mom's meat pies...

Now that the Forma Search supports more types of forma...

Different colored forma will now display on the bottom screen.

This will allow you to find higher- quality forma in the field.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

...Say, (your name).

I hear tell there's all sortsa booby traps in Eridanus. You havin' any trouble out there?

That's what we make them Sub Apps for, ya know.

I'll fix ya up anything ya want! We're here for y'all! Anythin' to help get back to Earth!

Howdy, (your name). Everything going good out there?

...Hm? Is that...? Give that forma here...

You showed Irving the Sun Mirror.

You showed Irving the Moon Mirror.

...Mind if I take a gander at that for a second?

Don't worry, I won't make ya do the work. Help me out here, Chen.

Sure.

Irving and Chen examined the Sun Mirror...

Irving and Chen examined the Moon Mirror...

...Hmm...

Looks like the forma ya got can enhance yer Main App.

But whatcha got there won't do the job on its own...

Tell ya what, (your name)... Could you come see us again when you get another forma?

Ya get other forma that works with what we got and put 'em together, then we'll be talkin'!

Howdy, (your name). Everything going good out there?

...Hm? Is that...? Give that forma here...

You showed Irving the Sun Mirror and Moon Mirror.

...Mind if I take a gander at that for a second?

Don't worry, I won't make ya do the work. Help me out here, Chen.

Sure.

Irving and Chen examined the Sun Mirror and Moon Mirror...

...Hmm...

Looks like the forma ya got can enhance yer Main App.

But whatcha got there won't do the job on its own...

Tell ya what, (your name)... Could you come see us again when you get another forma?

Ya get other forma that works with what we got and put 'em together, then we'll be talkin'!

Hmm... Three forma...

Well, third time's the charm, or so they say. I think we can upgrade yer Demonica.

Alright, (your name). Give those forma here.

You gave Irving the Sun Mirror, Moon Mirror, and Star Mirror.

Ready to roll up yer sleeves, Chen? We got more ingredients than usual, but the procedure's the same.

Nice and slow... Let's do this right.

Irving and Chen started working...

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Aaaand... done!

Here, lemme install it on yer Demonica for ya.

The Enemy Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Come on back to the lab when you find another sweet li'l forma.

...Think I'll have me a cup of joe and marvel at how damn good I am...

Now that Enemy Search supports more types of demons...

You will be able to encounter enemies who were previously unable to be found.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

What's that weird light...?

Jimenez gave this to ya, huh? Well, let's have a look.

You handed Irving the Giant's Fang.

You all set there, Chen? We'll tackle this one the same way we tackled the others!

Nice and slow!

Irving and Chen started working...

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That was one mysterious forma... But I think it turned out real nice.

Here, lemme slap it on yer Demonica for ya.

The Phase Shifter feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Phase Shifter has been enhanced...

You will be able to find new types of Sanctums.

Re-check the special terminals called Shift Points to find them.

Howdy, (your name)... That look on yer kisser says you found me a new forma!

You handed Irving the Remedium.

Yee-haw! Let's do this!

Irving and Chen started working...

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This one's a real beaut! I poured my blood, sweat, and tears into this puppy!

The Unlock feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Unlock feature supports more types of doors...

You will be able to unlock doors that were previously barred.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

Welcome to the lab... a workshop of creation, destruction, and freedom...

Heheh... You smell like you've got a new forma...

Bring 'er out! Let's get creatin'!

You handed over the Clement Bell.

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The Unlock feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Unlock feature supports more types of doors...

You will be able to unlock doors that were previously barred.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

My heart... has been reborn... I'm totally free now... this is how research oughtta be...

I can't wait to make even stronger equipment... You keep bringin' me those forma now...

This is the lab, a workshop where the future's born outta chaos...

Hmm... this feelin'... Hell yeah! I'm sensin' you brought me one dangerous forma...

Let's get to it, then! My beautiful fusion system can't wait any more!

You handed over the Destiny Jewel.

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The Gate Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

...My work here... it's all for the new world...

I'm lookin' forward to it, (your name)... A world of freedom...

Welcome to our lab, where we create by the Lord's grace.

...Oh? I see you've brought a new forma.

We relish the challenge of developin' new equipment with our lab's refined processes.

You handed over the Clement Bell.

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The Unlock feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Unlock feature supports more types of doors...

You will be able to unlock doors that were previously barred.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

Our trials continue, but one day, we shall receive our reward.

I will hone my skills. You will wage a holy battle. Let us support one another's efforts...

I have heard, Brother (your name), that you were targeted by a dangerous demon.

I also heard that ya obtained a forma in the process...

Yer hard work in retrievin' it will yield a good result. Of this I am sure.

You handed over the Destiny Jewel.

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The Gate Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

My efforts have succeeded. Let us thank the Lord, who watches over us always...

Take this and put it to good use in yer holy battle.

Never thought the Commander'd actually come back...

He's a real son of a gun to keep his mission in mind even after he's dead.

Oh yeah, you got a new forma, don't ya? Give it here and we'll put the Commander's will to good use!

You handed over the Clement Bell.

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The Unlock feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Unlock feature supports more types of doors...

You will be able to unlock doors that were previously barred.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

Go on, (your name). We ain't lost hope yet!

I'm gonna do my part and develop stuff right to the end, too!

We've half given up on this mission so many times... I'm proud of ya for comin' this far.

And hey, I heard you got some forma from a tough-lookin' demon. Give it here!

You handed over the Destiny Jewel.

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The Gate Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

No matter where that big critter is hidin' in the Schwarzwelt, you can reach it with this! I think...

Now go get 'em, (your name)!

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Hexagram.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

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...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Forma Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Forma Search supports more types of forma...

Different colored forma will now display on the bottom screen.

This will allow you to find higher- quality forma in the field.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Cornucopia.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

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...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Unlock feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that the Unlock feature supports more types of doors...

You will be able to unlock doors that were previously barred.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Sound Jewel.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

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...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Gate Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that Gate Search supports more types of gates...

You will be able to discover hidden doors that were previously inaccessible.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Gumonji Mirror.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

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...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Enemy Search feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

Now that Enemy Search supports more types of demons...

You will be able to encounter enemies who were previously unable to be found.

As before, pay close attention to the information presented on the automap on the bottom screen.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Keisetsu Stone.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

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...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Visualizer feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

A new function was added to your Demonica.

Now that the Visualizer has been enhanced...

You will be able to project images of Dark Zones that were previously unable to be visualized.

You may wish to take this opportunity to explore any Dark Zones you had given up on.

A Visualizer is a feature of the Main App which projects images of the Schwarzwelt's dark zones.

If any such areas have stymied you, you may wish to return to them with the new feature.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Piercing Stone.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

.........

......

...

...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Visualizer feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

A new function was added to your Demonica.

Now that the Visualizer has been enhanced...

You will be able to project images of Dark Zones that were previously unable to be visualized.

You may wish to take this opportunity to explore any Dark Zones you had given up on.

A Visualizer is a feature of the Main App which projects images of the Schwarzwelt's dark zones.

If any such areas have stymied you, you may wish to return to them with the new feature.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Why hello, Brother (your name). Is that a new forma ya have there...?

If ya give it to me, I'll make sure ya get something very useful in the bargain...

Hah... so you've brought another treasure of a forma to me!

Give it here and I'll take care of this right quick...

By the way, (your name)...

You still got a high-quality forma on ya, don'tcha?

That's right... you ain't gettin' one over on me. Just hand 'er over and no one gets hurt, heheh.

You handed Irving the Raven Stone.

Then let us begin. We beseech you, Lord, to shower us with grace...

Now, Chen. Are you ready?

Yes, Irving. Our preparations are complete.

Let's begin...

Then let us begin our secret ritual...

Demons... gods... Give us power! Power!

Alright, Chen! Look alive!

Yes, Irving. Let's do it!

Get excited, (your name)... This one's gonna be good.

...Alright, time for a challenge!

Time to break out the science and unveil the secrets o' the universe!

You better keep up, Chen!

Nice and slow! Remember, Irving, keep your cool.

...Sorry it's always like this, (your name). Could you give us a little more time?

Irving and Chen started working...

.........

......

...

...It was a success... Praise be to the Lord...

Now, Brother (your name). Lend to me yer Demonica...

Yes... YES! It's finished!

Now... (your name)... Gimme yer Demonica...

...Awright!

I'm gonna need to borrow yer Demonica for a bit, (your name).

The Visualizer feature of your Main App has been enhanced.

A new function was added to your Demonica.

Now that the Visualizer has been enhanced...

You will be able to project images of Dark Zones that were previously unable to be visualized.

You may wish to take this opportunity to explore any Dark Zones you had given up on.

A Visualizer is a feature of the Main App which projects images of the Schwarzwelt's dark zones.

If any such areas have stymied you, you may wish to return to them with the new feature.

I am sure this new application will help ya in yer battle.

Lord, may you watch over and protect (your name)...

(your name)... Should you obtain any good forma, please bring them to us...

Now that was a fine piece o' work, if I do say so myself. I think I'm gettin' even better.

Well, I'm off for a quick snooze.

Make sure ya keep bringin' all the good forma ya find here.

...It's time for a coffee break.

...Hmm? Somethin' on yer mind, (your name)? You did good...

Thanks for putting up with us all this time...

Ah... you have returned with a new forma.

This will allow us to move forward one step further. It is all part of His divine plan...

What an... interesting... forma... Gimme... Gimme...!

Awright... Let's go! I'll make ya a kickass new item!

Heyyy! Ya brought me another juicy li'l forma!

Just sit tight and I'll whip up somethin' good fer ya!

New products are now available for manufacture.

Hm? I sense that we could have great success with that forma...

Yet... integration is vital. It seems we will need another forma to unlock its potential.

That forma... yeah...! That thing's gonna be mighty useful!

But... it's not enough... We need somethin' else on top of it...

Hm? Say, that forma looks like it could be pretty dang handy!

It's missin' somethin'... but it sure has potential.

It seems you're close to being able to make something...

Steady progress, rapid advance. It's one of my favorite proverbs!

Analyzin' the forma you bring in, then analyzin' this world itself... It all leads to a great harvest!

Demonica Sub Apps are ready for mass production!

I sense a light within yer hands. It seems ya have a rare forma...

Deliver it unto us and we shall weave that light into a great power for you...

...Bring it on! Bring it ooon! That forma... it's wonderful...!

*pant pant* These waves of power...! I'll turn that thing... into a brilliant light...!

Whoa there, pardner! That forma looks pretty dang sweet! Betcha it'll give up some nice data!

I dunno where ya found that, but you better give it here before ya lose it!

You handed Irving the Brass Horn.

You handed Irving the Stone Fragment.

You handed Irving the Stomach Acid.

You handed Irving the Ulna.

You handed Irving the Klein Bottle.

You handed Irving the Salt Lump.

You handed Irving the Sweet Liqueur.

You handed Irving the UMA's Ball.

You handed Irving the Death Omen.

You handed Irving the Secret Records.

You handed Irving the Sleeping Stone.

You handed Irving the Fragrant Stone.

You handed Irving the Soothing Stone.

You handed Irving the Bookmark.

You handed Irving the Fairy's Harp.

You handed Irving the Nabatea Stone.

You handed Irving the Paper Sheet.

You handed Irving the Abacus.

...Wonderful. A new app is born. It will add to yer brilliance.

Yyyeah! Get ready fer this! Preparations for manufacturin' the Sub App are complete!

Woo-ha! Preparations for manufacturin' the Sub App are complete!

New Sub Apps can now be manufactured.

Steady progress, rapid advance. It's one of my favorite proverbs!

The more we learn, the better our analysis gets, so we can analyze stuff we knew nothin' about!

>The mysterious material you obtained in previous battles has been identified!

There is no one here...

It'd be nice if I could replenish your supplies or strengthen your weapons, but...

Oh, hey! I CAN get you Medicine if you need it. Just let me run and fetch some from in back!

Irving? Oh, I'm sure he's fine. Well, good luck!

Come see me if you use up all your Medicine.

I can't give you any right now, but if you run out, I can make it a priority. Good luck!

Howdy, (your name). Thanks fer savin' me.

If it has to do with supplies, I'm yer man! Heh, I wish... I can't work this stuff without Arthur.

Shameful, ain't it?

Forma, forma, forma... hmm.

...Oh, sorry. I'm Chen, with the supply team. I work under Irving.

Someone on the monitor team was just talking to Irving...

He said there's a lot of materialshere that aren't supposed to existin our world.

I heard they've decided to call those materials "forma." But you probably know already.

This sure is a strange place, though. That guy on monitors was saying you can see the moon!

Weren't we swallowed by that big black hole when we crashed!? Why can we see a moon? Is it real...?

Commander Gore... How could this happen...?

...Least the material fusion equipment's up and runnin' again. Now I can help you boys out.

Bullets, Medicine, you name it, we got it. Just holler if ya need anything.

...Though I'll need ya to supply the magnetite for production.

Sorry. Wish I could give ya stuff for free, but it just costs too dang much to make this stuff.

Well, we're work our butts off too, for Commander Gore's sake. Good meetin' ya, (your name).

Scientists are so strong. It's clear they feel more joy than fear even in situations like these.

Irving's just like that naturally, but the Monitors guy was so happy about all these new discoveries.

How are they not afraid...?

Me... I already want to go home...

...No. I shouldn't be so spineless! I-I can do this!

Temporary message for when app sales start at the beginning of the sector.

Whoa there, pardner! That forma looks pretty dang sweet! Betcha it'll give up some nice data!

Yep... The Sub App's ready to go into mass production!

New applications are now available for manufacture.

Yo, (your name). You saved my bacon back there.

Though believe you me, I'm stronger'n I look. That won't faze me none.

So never mind me, and go tend to the others who need yer help.

Go on! Git!

Wow, everyone's so strong to stand up to demons like that...

I'm trained to make supplies, not war.

But if we leave the fighting to you guys, everything should turn out just fine!

Good of ya to come, (your name).

You can count on good ol' Irving for everythin' from weapons to items to apps!

Or, that's how it used to be... but the dang material fusion equipment don't work without Arthur.

Real shame, ain't it?

I'm originally a materials analyst for a large corporation in my country...

I was asked along for this mission to support Irving and everyone else in Supplies.

Pleased to meet you.

There y'are, (your name)!

The material fusion equipment has been restarted, and we're rarin' to go!

We're going to have ourselves a real blast at Commander Gore's memorial battle!

I can't believe Commander Gore is dead! He looked so tough... Are the demons really that strong?

But I'm sure we'll be fine, with you guys here. I mean, you ARE the elite of the elite.

I believe in you, (your name).

Chen's a precocious gal, or so I hear, but she ain't got much in the way of field experience.

I'm showin' her how to get her hands dirty, and she's showin' me how she teaches.

Hey, why not stick around and listen to my li'l lecture? This tutorial's for you and Chen both.

It's like Irving says... I don't have any real hands-on experience.

But I'm really good at teaching! Just ask any of the apprentices at my lab back home!

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Chen's a precocious gal, or so I hear, but she ain't got much in the way of field experience.

I'm showin' her how to get her hands dirty, and she's showin' me how she teaches.

You could learn a lot from Chen here.

'Specially 'bout forma... they're tricky. Better study hard.

It's like Irving says... I don't have any real hands-on experience.

But I'm really good at teaching! Just ask any of the apprentices at my lab back home!

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

What's this energy signature people're talkin' about way down deep in this sector...?

Is it some kinda forma, or... somethin' else entirely?

Well... guess it's you guys' job to go check it out. Good luck out there, pardner.

And if you could pick up a forma or five on the way, I'd be one happy camper.

An energy signature linked to the construction of Antlia itself... Very interesting.

But it's interesting because it's unknown. There's that much more risk in investigating it.

My personal recommendation would be to develop a variety of forma so you're well-equipped.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

I saw the footage of the lower reaches. It's been ages since biplanes dropped bombs like that.

Why do you think it isn't modeled after a more recent war? Why something so long ago?

Well... I guess there's no sense trying to apply rhyme or reason to a place like this.

Let's concentrate on tracking down that energy signature for now.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

A new sector means one thing... New forma!

I can't raise too much of a fuss about it, but between you and me, I'm 'bout beside myself.

I guess this is one step forward. Though from another angle, it's just a step deeper in the mud.

But it follows that if someone is seeking the truth, they have to go deep to find it.

So from any angle, I think we're on the right track.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

I can't believe them demons were expermentin' on humans... Who in tarnation do they think they are?

I wonder... do demons see us the way I see a new forma...?

...Brrr! I'll have to whip up some stronger equipment if we want a chance at beatin' these guys...

We call it "human experimentation," but there are many ways to look at it.

Are they researching the "human" academically, or... is it something else they're after?

...The demons might have a more complex scheme than we had first imagined.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Norris is... Dammit!

Go bring me some damn forma!

I'm gonna sink everything I got into development... That's the only way I can get payback!

It's a shame about Norris. But at least you managed to get Zelenin out alive.

Keep your successes in mind as you go about your missions, not your failures.

That'll help bring your confidence up, which might mean the difference in saving others.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Ya don't think... them crazy stores in that shoppin' mall are stocked with any forma, do ya?

Tsk, what'm I sayin'!? I musta gone loco for a minute there...

Findin' forma buried outta the way in dark corners... That's where the romance is!

Sorry if this is a silly question, but... What kinds of products do those stores carry?

The mall is a copy of one on Earth, so are the products copies, too? Or... something worse?

I'm a materials analyst, so I really get off on this stuff.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

The Horkos Buster should give that porker somethin' to think about.

Now, go try it out! I got me a hankerin' for some bacon!

Research and development is nice, but making special weaponry like this is a fun change of pace.

It's like... getting away with something you're not supposed to... It's exciting!

So go ahead and blast away with that Horkos Buster.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Sounds like things are gettin' pretty hairy on Earth...

That's why we gotta work harder'n ever now. All that nasty stuff's comin' outta here, after all.

Right, (your name)?

The situation on Earth is troubling, but we're all stranded here in the Schwarzwelt...

I think we should worry about ourselves before we can worry about the Earth.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Now see here, (your name)! You ain't got time to waste in the lab!

They're all in a lather over in sickbay. You gotta go see what's got 'em so riled.

It's funny... Most important equipment that needs to be kept secure is stored here in the lab.

What would they be safekeeping over in sickbay?

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Yeah... I heard. So Commander Gore's body up and vanished into thin air, huh?

...What'm I supposed to think, that somethin' in the Schwarzwelt did it?

Hmm... Mighty peculiar. This one's outta my league...

I don't hold with superstition. I'm in the "somebody must have taken it" camp.

But if the Commander getting up and walking out is in keeping with the natural law of this world...

Maybe it's worth considering. Science is the explanation of superstition, after all.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Humans're more frightenin' than any critter. People have been learnin' that fer a long time.

But seein' it up close like this... I dunno who's behind these shenanigans, but I don't like it.

If I ever find 'em, they better watch their backs.

The ones who were afflicted with the Delphinus Parasite are probably suffering as we speak...

But the strike team will find a way out of this, right?

Right, (your name)...?

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

What're you lollygaggin' fer? Hurry and test that thing out on the crew in sickbay!

Don't you dare tell me you ain't got no trust in the device...!

Now git goin'! Actions speak louder'n words!

It'll be fine. Irving and I made it, after all!

There's no way it can fail!

Gotta say, I'm wonderin' why they felt the need to bring brainwashin' devices in the first place...

But we can stew over that later. Let's focus on gettin' those people cured.

It's a shame we took some casualties, but hopefully the situation will improve now.

Of course, your team worked hard, and I contributed a little to the treatment...

We make a good team, don't we? I hope it lasts.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Guess the treatment's over with, thanks to the brainwashin' device...

Well... I'm sure there's all kindsa questions and issues all over this whole thing...

But me, I'm just happy everyone's back to normal now.

What was that Delphinus Parasite, anyway?

They called it a "mental parasite," but that sounds so dumb, like some hokey sci-fi thing.

But I'm not one to talk, since it's not my specialty. We'll wait for the results, I suppose.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Doesn't seem to me like the Commander came back 'cause he was worried about us...

Or... Well, guess I better call him the "Ex-Commander" in earshot of Arthur.

I don't like this situation one bit, though... Leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

In any case... what is the reasoning behind Commander Gore returning?

Other crewmen have died and not come back. What makes the Commander special?

Hmm... It's a mystery. Maybe Arthur's right. Maybe it's better if I don't dwell on it.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

So this is the end of the great big forma hunt... Makes me well up a little, it does.

Don't you think so, (your name)?

• Yeah.
• What are you talking about?

Hawhawhaw! Just kiddin'!

But I tell ya... You boys on the strike team have done a lot fer us in the lab.

We'd never have gotten so much done, let alone collected so many forma, without you guys.

I'm thankful fer you boys, and I mean that sincerely.

We're a hair's breadth from our escape. Good luck...

And... if you could collect forma like there's no tomorrow, we'd really owe you.

Do it for us, okay?

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

I make sure to look at forma from a pure science perspective. No, seriously.

But those guys... They're a little twisted, ain't they?

They only see forma as products, like they're businessmen or somethin'.

...Just rubs me the wrong way, is all.

I guess Captain Jack hasn't really left anyone with a good impression.

How about you, (your name)?

• Same.
• I can't really say yet.

Hmm... You're strict, just like I'd expect from a professional soldier.

But personally, I think it's a little too early to call.

Yes! I'm glad you understand, (your name).

I mean... he IS a bit fishy, but you can't be prejudiced or even his good side looks bad.

Look on the bright side instead: We've gained a powerful ally!

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Howdy, (your name). So what's this about a boss that comes back even after ya kill it?

Well, a real man wouldn't give up after one or two tries.

When a bronco bucks you off, you get right back on that horse! That's a real man for ya.

When I heard that Ouroboros had resurrected, I got a little queasy over the idea it was immortal...

But once you understand how it works, it's not a big deal.

Good luck, (your name). You're almost there.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

A new sector, and new forma to go with it...

Ahh, but my heart ain't in it this time. I'm feelin' lower'n a rattlesnake's belly.

But I can't stay down. It's times like these that we gotta collect forma to turn things around!

I hestitate to ask this, but what made the Joint Project think that plan had any hope of succeeding?

If they went ahead with it, they must have had enough data to believe it'd work...

But is anything ever "enough" when it comes to the Schwarzwelt?

Anyway, I think we all need to rethink our assumptions about this place.

This whole situation just proves how little we actually know about the Schwarzwelt.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Quality technology is always quality. The problem is with the dang humans who use it.

A man's gotta have character, class, and passion! Ya think Jack's squad has any o' that? Hell no!

...They ain't worthy of all that fancy-pants technology they got.

If they gave it to me, I'd use it for the good of the world... for the people, ya know?

Captain Jack is definitely suspicious, but we don't know he's an enemy, right?

I mean, he's as human as the rest of us. I think we should all be cooperating.

Odds are, demons are pulling our strings, hoping us humans will kill each other off!

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

That Jack varmint! I knew he was usin' that fancy technology for no good.

Grr... That's... That's just no way for a man to act! He's spittin' in the face o' technology itself!

I wish I could go in and sock 'em all in the kisser!

...But I guess that's a job for the strike team. Go on, boys... Raise some hell for ol' Irving.

I really don't think now's the time for infighting amongst us humans...

Though what with being cooped up in this lab all the time, I don't know much about negotiation.

So I'll just leave it to you. I know you'll pull us out of all this, (your name).

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Fusin' with a demon...! That Jimenez has guts, I tell you what.

I thought I was tough, but if someone told me to do the same thing... I dunno if I could.

Well, anyhoo... I'm glad the fusion went off okay.

As a scientist, I'm pretty aghast at what Jimenez did.

Going through an experiment like that without any idea of the proper procedures... That's not science!

And yet... given that it was a success despite that, it may in fact be a great achievement.

Although I can't imagine who but Jimenez would be reckless enough to try it a second time.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

I know everyone's bushed, but this is when we gotta keep our chins up.

Maybe I'll be more fired up if I think of this sector as a treasure chest with new forma in it.

Don'tcha think we can expect to find rare and unique forma in a place like this?

But I'm puttin' the cart before the horse. There's investigatin' to be done... The forma'll keep.

I thought before... that with the right materials analysis, we could fight as much as we wanted.

Maybe I'm just worn down by this prolonged crisis.

*sigh* This is bad...

• Talk to Zoe about it.
• Talk to Irving about it.
• You can talk to me.

That's a good idea, but there's a waiting list for Dr. Zoe's counseling sessions right now.

...Well, my nerves aren't too shot, I guess. I can keep pushing forward for now.

Uhh... well... I already did.

He just told me "You'll feel a hundred times better if you focus on forma!" But that's impossible.

Five times better I could see, but a hundred?

No, I couldn't. You've got your hands full with your work on the strike team.

...Well, my nerves aren't too shot, I guess. I can keep pushing forward for now.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

I ain't gonna get into whether or not we should put the hurt on Ryan. I'm a lover, not a fighter.

But he started this dang mess, and there ain't no gettin' around that.

So yeah... I can't argue he needs to be punished somehow.

Me? Well... I don't like Ryan. He's so blinded by greed.

He may have the technology, but if he tries to fight us, it'll only wear him down.

I almost miss Captain Jack--at least he acted like a friend, even if it was only an empty gesture.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

I caught a glimpse of Zelenin in her brand spankin' new angel form.

She's a beaut, but... somethin' about her don't quite sit right with me.

...She doesn't feel human at all. I get the shivers lookin' at her, and not in a good way.

Neither Jimenez nor Zelenin are human anymore.

...But I think it's okay. We just believe in different things.

As a scientist, I believe in the scientific method over all. And those two had their own beliefs.

That's how I see it, at least. It's simple, really.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Everything's gotten so dang complicated... It smells so... political, ya know?

Me, I like to keep it simple. I trust my gut when it comes to decisions like these.

But hey, what you decide is yer business.

Just be confident, whatever ya go with. Stand tall, cowboy!

I don't envy the weight of your responsibility in choosing which plan we go with.

Irving's right, though. I think you should have confidence in yourself.

If you're the one making the decision, (your name), then I'll support it wholeheartedly.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

Hmm... Guess that didn't go so smooth, but the problem seems to be solved.

Time we got back to rustlin' up those Exotic Materials!

And don't forget to pick up some forma, y'hear!?

Jimenez the demon, Zelenin the angel, and us, the regular humans...

I assumed we wouldn't be able to get along because we're so different...

But it seems a lot of the crew are pretty taken with them.

Is that because we're adapting to our situation, or because we're losing our humanity?

...It's a tough one.

You can come by anytime you want to know more about something.

It's usually the idea of new forma that makes me jump fer joy in a new sector... but not this time.

C'mon! Commander Gore's waitin' for us out there somewhere!

Now git, (your name). I'll leave it up to you how much forma ya wanna collect on this trip.

The resurrected Commander Gore was clearly not of this world... He's not entirely human anymore.

So whatever information he has is also not of this world. We have no way of finding it ourselves...

But what does that mean for us?

Should we be hopeful, or...? I think whatever he knows really might swing the balance.

Howdy... (your name)... Feels like... we're almost at the end...

Ya ready for it...? I'll keep makin' ya stuff...

Forma... bring 'em here! Bring all you can! More! MORE!

What is this feeling...? It's like my mind is suddenly free...

Like... logic isn't so in the way anymore, and I can see the forma combining themselves in my head...

...Is this true freedom of thought?

Maybe this new world won't be so bad after all...

Finally... our world... it's right before our eyes...

But there's still a thing or two to take care of first... our battle with the angels!

Now... bring the forma! Go against them... with the best, strongest equipment...!

...All of these dangerous creative images I'd been holding back are racing through my mind...

Come on, (your name). Let's bring our new world to life!

Then I can free the images within me!

It'll be soooo much fun! Ahahahaha!

Hey! This ain't where ya need to be now, (your name)...

Get yer rear to the Vanishing Point! The place where our world's gonna start...!

Come on... hurry up and go...!

(your name)! Isn't it time for the new world to begin yet!?

You wouldn't believe the designs in my mind... I'm five seconds away from exploding!

You have to hurry and bring about our new world!

Thank you for coming, Brother (your name).

To emerge victorious in this holy battle, you will need much high- caliber equipment.

Direct us as you please, as you always have. We shall work tire- lessly to meet yer demands.

Everything is for the new world...

In truth, my thoughts about forma were based upon selfish curiosity and desires.

Yet with Zelenin's touch, these unclean, muddy thoughts were purified into clear water.

Henceforth, I will use all the skill at my command for the new world and its Lord.

This is my joy.

...This is the last battle. I am truly thankful to have been able to assist you thus far.

Our wills rest in the weapons to defeat the demons, and in the armor to protect you from their evil.

We stand beside you at all times.

Assist forma... They are nothing more than pieces of filthy demons.

Yet if they transformed into a shape that can be used in our holy battle...

The demons' filth will be purified and become the foundation of our new world.

The talent our Lord has given to us will bring salvation even to demons. Hmhmhmhm...

To give us hope in death... That's the way a man like Commander Gore should go out.

Well, hell, we can't go and fail now, can we?

Now go out and get some forma! We'll have ourselves a grand ol' fight with angels AND demons!

Plan Omega... It's a bold plan that a scientist like myself wouldn't have thought of.

To be able to prepare something so drastic... The Commander really was a special man.

We must act on the wisdom he left with us.

I think it's our obligation as humans.

...Go on. Just... be sure ya come back, hear?

Well, (your name)? Can ya promise me that?

• I promise.
• No promises.

Great! Just what I was hopin' to hear.

Don't worry, (your name). I know ya can do it.

Don't think like that! Like yer gonna go and get killed... I won't hear it, I tell ya.

I'll ask ya again, (your name)... Can ya promise me ya'll come back?

• I can.
• I can't.

Great! Just what I was hopin' to hear.

Don't worry, (your name). I know ya can do it.

Don't think like that! Like yer gonna go and get killed... I won't hear it, I tell ya.

...Go. Just... make sure ya come back in one piece.

Don't worry, (your name). I know ya can do it.

The weapons and armor we make here have... I mean... um, well, we put our heart and soul in them.

So if you save the world with them, you'll be a hero, of course, but so will we... in a way.

I'm a very lucky scientist. Well, good luck out there.

I'll send the information about that to your Demonica.

The Main App contains various functions that are helpful for navigating the field.

The more you have of these, the more things you can do.

By adding to the Main App, you can more thoroughly investigate the Schwarzwelt.

There may be things on the field you cannot do now but will be able to later.

Rare forma, which are considered to be key items, are used to add functions to your Main App.

Irving and I can make those for you in a jiffy.

New functions of the Main App are made from rare forma.

They are automatically integrated into the Main App, so there is no need to manually activate them.

To check the installed functions of the Main App, view Equipment -> Main App from the Demonica menu.

Each function of the Main App has its own type.

That'll be important, so make sure you have a good grasp of them.

Each function has its own Type, categorized by letter.

The functions will not go into effect unless something of the matching Type activates it.

This matching is automatically performed by the Demonica.

Sub Apps are our name for functions which can give you an edge in your investigation.

You might not need them per se, but they'll make things a lot more convenient for you.

While the Main App is vital to the investigation, Sub Apps provide various other types of support.

We develop them the same way we do the Main App's functions.

They can be synthesized from rare forma, which we treat as key items.

Main App functions and Sub Apps are both developed from rare forma.

You can find out which app your rare forma will become by checking its description.

Also... you have to manually install Sub Apps.

But that's a good thing! It means you can switch them around until you find what works for you.

The Main App's functions are necessary to complete missions, and are mandatory to install.

In contrast, you choose which Sub Apps to install on the Demonica.

The better you understand Sub Apps, the more use they'll be in completing your mission.

There is a wide variety of apps to consider, so be sure to try many combinations.

You're free to install and uninstall whichever Sub Apps you want.

There is one limiting factor, though. You can't go crazy and install as many as you want.

It's like how if you buy too many groceries at the store, you won't fit them all in the trunk.

Each Sub App has its own size, a measure of its memory footprint.

The Demonica can only hold so many Sub Apps.

You are limited by the total size of all installed Sub Apps when choosing what to install.

Keep this limit in mind when trying out combinations of apps.

We use a special machine here to install and uninstall Sub Apps.

So you can only change them around here in the lab.

To install Sub Apps, choose "Equip Sub Apps" from the lab menu.

You can also view, but not change, your Sub Apps from "Equipment -> Sub Apps" on the Demonica menu.

Oh... but I guess there are places out in the Schwarzwelt where you can change them around, too.

How does that work? It's so mysterious...

You may also install new Sub Apps at Terminals in the field, just as you do in the lab.

Unlike other equipment, Sub Apps can only be changed in certain specific places.

It is important to consider your goals and plan ahead before you venture into the Schwarzwelt.

I'll send the information about that to your Demonica.

I'll send the information about that to your Demonica.

"Forma" is our catch-all term for minerals native to the Schwarzwelt.

Irving and I use them as a base to develop various things.

Forma are needed for development. Without forma, nothing can be developed.

Collect lots of forma so the lab can develop new things.

What can you get out of forma? Well... pretty much everything.

The following types of things can be developed from forma:

-Weapons -Armor -Accessories -Items -Main App features -Sub Apps

There are two basic ways to find forma.

Some you'll find while exploring the Schwarzwelt, and some you'll get from demons.

On the field, forma can be found using the Forma Search.

You may also get forma from demons by defeating them or as a gift during conversation.

At root, there are two types of forma: base forma and assist forma.

You can think of base forma as the foundation, and assist forma as the structure built on top.

Sometimes you'll also find rare forma, which are classified as key items.

The rare forma allow us to make some really special stuff. Ah... forma... *dreamy sigh*

Forma can be categorized as follows:

[Normally obtained] -Base forma -Assist forma

[Key items] -Rare forma

Base and assist forma can be recycled for Macca.

It's a good solution when you don't have enough Macca for something.

Discarding forma in exchange for Macca will become an important source of Macca.

However, discarding all the forma you find for Macca will impede development of new items.

Make sure to strike a balance.

Step one: look for a base forma.

Research and development takes a lot of kinds of forma, but the base forma is the most important.

You can find base forma using your suit's Forma Search function...

So just walk around like there's no tomorrow!

Obtaining base forma will provide information which will help you to collect other forma.

Begin your search by finding these base forma.

Step two: look for assist forma.

When you find base forma, you'll collect other needed forma, which are almost always assist forma.

Don't worry, you'll know which forma you still need at this point.

Check the manufacturing list.

When you bring base forma, the things you can make from it appear as "???" on the list.

Press the X Button when a "???" is selected to see the other forma that are needed, and how many.

But it can be very difficult to find forma without a hint.

Even if you know what it's called, that doesn't help you if you don't know where to get it.

That's where step three comes in. Use the hints provided.

The description for base forma will tell you which sector it can be found in.

For assist forma, the description tells you which demon provides that particular forma.

However, unknown forma have no description provided, so the demon holding them is also unknown.

Yet a clue to the demon's identity can be found in the forma's name. Use that as a hint.

It can seem complicated when you look at the big picture, but it's actually a simple system.

If you take it piece by piece, it's not hard at all.

You'll do fine.

First off, walk around the Schwarzwelt and find base forma with the Forma Search.

When you bring it to the lab, you can find which assist forma you need to make items.

Looking at the assist forma's description shows the name of the demon you got it from.

If you don't have the forma, the demon's name will be unknown, but the assist forma's name is a hint.

Collect the required assist forma and take them back to the lab to complete the process.

As the name suggests, base forma are forma which provide the foundation for development.

The base forma is the forma which is the first step in developing all items and equipment.

As for how you find them, you'll mostly be using the Forma Search.

While exploring the Schwarzwelt, you will discover forma through the Forma Search...

This is the primary means of obtaining base forma.

The most important thing in a base forma is the data it holds. It's not called base forma for nothing.

When you obtain base forma, "???" entries will appear in the manufacturing list.

These indicate that you are one step away from creating that item, since you have its base forma.

Examine this list to discover the variety of items you can make and the required assist forma.

Use it as a foothold to aid you in development.

Those are the basics. Now go out and find some base forma!

When you pick up base forma, your Demonica automatically analyses it and gives it a name.

This name contains two pieces of information: the forma's intended usage and its rank.

I'll explain the "intended usage" part first.

Base forma come in classifications like "AT" or "DF."

These classifications describe how the forma is used, or what type of item can be made from the forma.

Base forma classified with "AT" are used to make swords and guns.

Base forma classified with "DF" are used to make armor.

Base forma classified with "AC" are used to make accessories and special items.

Finally, base forma classified as "Cores" can be used to create recovery items.

The effect of these recovery items can be predicted from the name of the forma.

For example, a "Detox Core" will yield an item that cures poison.

It can create other things too, though, so you'll need to think flexibly to predict everything.

A unique characteristic of "Core" forma is that they yield items even without assist forma.

They're also interesting in that you can find them anywhere in the Schwarzwelt.

Recovery items are literally lifesavers, so these "Core" forma will be very useful.

Next, I'll talk about ranks. This applies to all base forma except Cores.

Some forma, used for the same things, found in the same sector, will make better items than others.

Those forma will have a symbol indicating its rank appended to its name.

The rank of a base forma is based on the quality of the items that can be made from it.

There are three ranks beyond the default level: II, III, and X.

X cores are world-class. They're not just number one of their kind, they're the best of the best.

Finding one is like winning the lottery on Christmas, which is also your birthday.

"Core" formas don't have rank and you can find them in any sector.

But since X-ranked forma are so special, maybe some Core forma have those too. Keep an eye out.

I have a simple chart to help you out. If you can remember this, you'll be unstoppable!

[AT] Swords, guns [DF] Armor [AC] Accessories, special items [Core] Recovery items

[II] Better than usual [III] Much better than usual [X] In a league of its own

Assist forma are forma which come from a demon's body parts or belongings.

There's a wide variety of these... As many as there are demons.

But what matters is that you can't do anything with them on their own.

As the name suggests, assist forma augment the base forma in creating new items.

They are only useful in development when paired with base forma.

So how do you find assist forma, you ask? Well, since they originate with demons...

Naturally, you get them from demons. By fighting them.

Assist forma can be obtained either by defeating demons or in conversation with demons.