Counterstrike Brewing

Don't be afraid. We're Endfielders. We got rid of the breakers nearby.

Endfield...? Oh, wonderful! I couldn't figure out how to deal with these LBs.

Why are you here? This doesn't seem like a good hiding place.

I'm on a mission from Professor Crowe. Almost done, can't afford to screw this up now.

Mission?

Yeah. I have to dismantle the safety devices of the energy reservoir for the final preparation.

Disable the safety? Hold on. Can you tell me what Mr. Crowe is planning?

We don't have many weapons at this power plant. But ... we can unleash the electrical power stored in the reservoir. This will generate an energy pulse capable of flattening the entire Power Plateau...

Wait, wait, wait! I'm not hearing things, right? An energy pulse? To flatten the entire place?

Don't worry. This is our ultimate counter. We'll evac the survivors first before continuing with this operation.

Please calm down. Think carefully: is this really Mr. Crowe's plan? Does he intend to take the Landbreakers down with him?

We failed to fight off the LBs and they took the entire Power Plateau. So many have died... This is our responsibility.

It's an accident and none of you should be blaming yourselves. And we certainly don't need to go to such extreme lengths to solve the issue. We're here, and we can take care of the rest.

But...

We received a call from Mr. Crowe and we're planning to look for him. Perhaps we should decide upon our next move after we exchange our intel with each other.

Okay ... fine. Professor Crowe is in the control room not too far away. But I must stay at my post. Someone has to be here and act quickly once we get a greenlight for the plan.

Well, be safe out here. Call for help if you see the breakers. I'll be with you in a flash.

Perhaps this is what Mr. Crowe warned us about... Endmin, we should look for him quickly.

Mr. Crowe?

Ah... Supervisor Perlica? You're finally here.

I was afraid you couldn't get here safely. Looks like I worried too much.

I haven't seen you two from the Endfield data. If I'm not mistaken, this one here must be your Endministrator.

I know stories about you.

In a less urgent situation, I would use this opportunity to have a nice chat with you over a few drinks.

Oh. That means you've met Angro. I knew that kid has what it takes to successfully complete his mission.

"Successfully"? Seriously now, are you planning to flatten this entire place?

I don't see any problem with that. In fact, I have something I need your help with.

Our help?

We paid a bloody price when the Landbreakers attacked this place. The crew fought hard to get the survivors to the shelters.

But this will not solve the issue. We must seal that rift in the sky or there is no escape for anyone!

These breaker scum invaded this place, destroyed our hard work, and left us no choice. We cannot simply let them leave in peace.

The Valley IV is UWST territory. They won't just come and leave as they please! Not a chance! Since we're all going to die anyway, we shall make it impossible for them to achieve their goals!

Oh, come on now. We're here, and we can definitely figure something out...

No. They must pay the price! This is not for negotiations.

But before we take the invaders down with us, I need your help to get the survivors to a safe place. The fact you're here means you have already secured a safe route of evacuation.

One old man is sufficient for our final sacrifice.

That is something we cannot do.

You cannot do that? Even if you defeat the Landbreakers, there is no way you can seal that Æther rift quickly enough!

Sealing the rift is our mission objective. It is why we brought Tata all the way to this place.

Tata...? Now hold on...

Is this the Prototype I handed over to Yvonne? Did she really complete the project? It looks ... rather unique at some places, but...

Don't just stare at it. So, can Tata take care of that huge Æther rift?

So this is the algorithmic model... Yvonne did well here. Hmm... How did she pull this off...?

...No. This is only feasible on a theoretical level, but we're running out of time. You only have a single team against a huge force of breakers. There's no way you could reach the place.

C'mon, we are the Endfielders! And we got our Endministrator with us, so we'll definitely figure something out!

Hmm... Perhaps there is another way.

Erm, are you still trying to...

The new plan has nothing to do with flattening this place. What? You think I'm some old suicidal fool chasing after medals or glory?

Eh, no! Definitely not, sir!

Follow me.

I believe in Professor Crowe and you. But ... we must have a backup solution.

If things reach the point of no return, I'll continue carrying out Professor Crowe's mission...