Two Months Later.

Solider 1: It sure is quiet... There haven't been many Neo Arcadian attacks lately. Things are almost too peaceful now...
Solider 2: Ms. Ciel completed her research on the new energy.... And if it solves the energy crisis, Neo Arcadia won't have a reason to fight us anymore.
Ciel: Actually... I already informed Neo Arcadia about this new energy, the "Ciel System"... But... I haven't received a reply yet...
Solider 1: Don't worry! I'm sure their answer will soon! There's no more reason to fight. We can live in peace! Right?!
Zero: We're in the middle of a mission. So pit a lid on it and walk!
Ciel: *gulp!* Sorry!

Ciel: The reading is getting stronger. We're close...
Solider 2: The snow is letting up...
Solider 1: W-wow! Look at that!
Zero: Is that.... Some kind of ship?
Solider 1: Ms. Ciel... Did that... Huge thing... Fall from outer space?!
Ciel: Yes... But what's more... It's giving out the same energy reading as the Dark Elf.... Of which there is only one in the whole world.... Zero was against the idea, but I just had to find out... What could possibly be going on here?
Zero: Neo Arcadia has the area ahead of us cordoned off.
Ciel: What?!
Zero: You guys stay here until I make sure it's safe.
Ciel: Okay.... Be careful, Zero...

Zero: Up ahead.... That's where the Dark Elf reading is coming from. She knew who I was.... Why would the elf who almost destroyed the world know me?
Ciel: Zero? Are you there?
Zero: Maintain radio silence! The enemy is near....
Ciel: Oh, I-I'm sorry....
Solider 1: Get down! Neo Arcadians!
Solider 2: Ms. Ciel, look out!
Zero: No!
Harpuia: Relax. They won't come to any harm.
Zero: Harpuia?!
Harpuia: I'm letting you off the hook this time. But you and those Resistance fighters must leave, now!
Zero: You're letting us off the hook?!
Harpuia: Scram! I don't have time to mess with you now!
Zero: ....
Ciel: Zero... Can you hear me?
Zero: Seems you're okay.... Leave the rest of this up to me. I want you all to head back to the Resistance Base.
Ciel: But, Zero....
Zero: I've heard that voice somewhere before... Is it.... Calling me?

Fefnir: Now you're askin' for it! I'll blast you to pieces! Ooph!
Leviathan: *pant* pant*  Are you alive, Fefnir?
Fefnir: What a monster... The two of us fighting together, and not a scratch.
Leviathan: Omega, the evil Reploid banished from Neo Arcadia... He's pretty tough...
Fefnir: Zero?! What the heck are YOU doing here?!
Zero: What is that thing?
Leviathan: That's Omega. His mere existence defies reality.... He's strong, but.... He's not as fun to fight as you are. Hehe... I don't feel like fighting him, so he's all yours.... See you later, Zero.
Fefnir: Bah, that Leviathan.... Grr, I can't move! We'll have to finish this another time! Hey, Zero! I'll get you and that Omega one of these days! Don't you dare die before then, Zero!
Zero: Omega, huh? So you were the one who called me here?

Omega: Grrr....
Zero: You just don't give up, do you....
Omega: Gaaarrrrwl!
Harpuia: So you're Omega. I'm afarid I can't let you leave this place, ever. Time for your destruction!
Dr. Weil: Hehehehe..... Omega, that will be quite enough. From this day forward... You will fight with this person as a Neo Arcadian. It's not polite, smashing a friends like that.
Omega: Gaarwl.... Lord... Weil....
Harpuia: A Neo Arcadian?! Who is this guy?!
Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... I am Weil. You may call me Dr. Weil. You must know my name, Harpuia of the Four Guardians? And you... The legendary hero. Zero.....
Harpuia: Dr. Weil?! You're kidding me! It can't be! Why are you, who were banished from Neo Arcadia a century ago, with Omega?!
Copy X: That's simple. I-I brought him.
Harpuia: M... Master X?! Is that you?!
Copy X: Harpuia! Hehe, you haven't ch-changed! And th-then there's.... I missed y-you, Zero...
Zero: You must be.... You're a copy, aren't you?
Dr. Weil: Hehehe! I brought back Master X, whom you defeated long ago! To protect humanity from the chaos of this world!
Copy X: Weil saved my life. I owe h-him, see.... I'll take Omega back, thank y-you. Harpuia, you k-keep searching for the Dark Elf. Omega and the Dark Elf... We'll need them both for what's to c-come...
Harpuia: But Master X! Think how many humans died because of the Dark Elf and Omega. both built by this man.... How can you justify exposing humanity to such a grave danger, especially now with the energy crisis almost solved?!
Dr. Weil: What's this? Are you trying to tell Master X what to do? When did you grow so bold, Harpuia?
Harpuia: Weil... You...
Copy X: So, Zero. You g-guys are also searching for the Dark Elf, right? Let's m-make a contest out of it! I'll sh-show you who the real hero i-is!
Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Now things are getting interesting, Zero! Let's see how far you get with that body! Hehehe....
Zero: "With that body" ....? ....
Ciel: Zero.... This is terrible...
Zero: So you were monitoring the whole thing?
Ciel: Hurry back to base. Operator?
Operator: Commencing trans.

Operator: Transferring.... Two... One...
Operator 2: Transfer complete.
Ciel: What should I do?
Zero: Well, for now... Not letting Neo Arcadia have the Dark Elf... That would be priority number one.
Operator: I will calculate our best course of action, giving priority to the search for the Dark Elf. I will report to Ms. Ciel as soon as the results are in.
Solider: Ms. Ciel, please cheer up. Everything's turned out alright before, hasn't it?!
Solider 2: That's right. We believe in you, Ms. Ciel. And in Mr. Zero, too!
Ciel: Thank you, everyone. The simulation will take a while longer to finish.... I think we're going to need your help again, Zero... But you should get a little rest, first. For now... I'll save your data. I'll take care of managing the data, just like always. If you need anything, let me know. One more thing... You should go see Cerveau. I heard he's finished his Secret Disk analyzer. If you find any Secret Disks that you can't analyze, ask Cerveau to have a look for you.

Ciel: What do you need? Have you talked to Cerveau yet? I hear he can't wait to try out his disk analyzer!

Soilder: Cerveau's room? Go though the commander's room to the right, and it's the room right in front of you. It's convenient that the base is so big now, but it sure is easy to get lost!

Doigt: Hmm? Oh, it's you Zero. Did you get your new weapon from Cerveau? If not, you should go get it soon. Let me known how it works when you do. I can't test its potential in the lab...
Doigt: The Recoil Rod is strongest when charged. It incorporates freatures form Triple and Chain Rods.... It will require some effort to master it.

Cerveau: Hey, Zero! You're all right! I heard the news. Despite the new energy, the world is still not at peace. I never thought peace would be easy, but still.... .... Anyway, I just finished a new weapon for you. I also fixed you S. Boomerang! Here, take it! Oh, one more thing. About Secret Disks. Secret Disks contain things that you can't decode, right? Well, I can analyze them for you, so stop by anytime. You can also talk to me if you ever want to look at the contents of a disk we've already analyzed.
Operator: Mr. Zero... Please come to the commander's room, immediately.
Cerveau: Hmm? Zero, they're asking for you.
Zero: This Recoil Rod looks easy to use. Thanks.
Cerveau: The world is too much for Ciel to bear alone.... Take good care of her, Zero...

Cerveau: What will it be? What's this? Don't you have to go to see Ciel? You shouldn't make a young lady wait!

Alouette: Oh, hey, Zero! I've beem waiting here the whole time for Ciel. She came in and left again right away... This little guy is a bit worn out, so I'd like it fixed.... I guess Ciel must be busy....
Alouette: I wonder where my little Crea and Prea went.... They are my precious Baby Elves.... Did you know that I could talk to them a little...? At first it was just "MiMiMiMi" and other baby babble. Zero, please let me know if you find them! Promise me... Okay?

Rocinolle: the lull in attacks from Neo Arcadia had me optimistic... But it seems they're on the move.... I just hope they don't come here.... For my job, the quieter things are, the better.
Rocinolle: Ah, yes... If you have some time, do visit old Andrew. Let's see, I think he's on the 3rd floor. Oh! Speaking of old Andrew, I just remembered.... This disk belongs to old Andrew. But since he's no good with machines, you just go ahead and take it.
Rocinolle: Have you studied what's on that disk? You see, that was an ID card from when old Andrew worked at a bread factory. Hmm.... I wonder how young he was back then.... He's such an enigma.

Pic: Hey, hey! How's the new guys doing? Oh, pardon me! Can't keep calling the legendary ' roid the "new guy"! It's been so boring since that Elpizo left here. No one complains when I skip work, and I don't have any stories to tell. There's just no excitement anymore.
Pic: Did you take the disk lying there? That disk is pretty much just my personal profile. Wonder what would possess someone to write about me... It was as accurate as could be, but surely there's something more interesting to write about.

Solider Ledge: Hey there, Zero! Have you heard? The appearance of Omega, who has the same signature as the Dark Elf, has caused a rift in our world. The rift is called Cyberspace. A mysterious doorway connects it to the real world. Inside Cyberspace, Cyber-elf abilities auto-activate.
Oh, yes.... About Cyberspace.... Want to know more? Yes/Not really....
Oh, is that right? That's fine, if you already know.
Then let me explain. Some elves activate when you go into Cyberspace... But not all elves do. Only elves with the A mark on the lower left of the icon activate. They activate even when not grown, and they also don't die. There are also no penalties for using elves! But, when you enter Cyberspace, you lose five mission points. Also, in Cyberspace you get no Secret Disks from foes. And you can't fight bosses while still inside!

Solider: Ah, Mr. Zero. I was just cleaning this room, and I came across a Secret Disk. It must be around somewhere. If you find it, it's yours.

Andrew: What's this? You must be the new whippersnapper! ... Hah, I'm kidding. Even MY memory isn't quite that bad! By the way, son... Where's the young lad with the long blonde hair, who was in the commander's room until just recently? Well, it's nothing really. There was just this thing... Hey, Zero.... When you have a moment, won't you listen to my story? Can I tell you?
Andrew: I see.... No time eh? Can't be helped.... Sorry to bother you when you're busy....
Andrew: A long time ago..... I was a teacher at a school... Back then, there were many humans.... It is no falsehood to say we lived in harmony together... I have so many good memories of those days... The one I remember most vividly is when we went on a picnic. There was a girl who had forgotten to bring her lunch.... And when lunchtime came, she sat alone by herself. All her friends were too busy talking and eating to notice. She had a hard time fitting in. Didn't speak up much.... She didn't know how to tell her friends she forgot lunch. When I saw her, I figured that as much had happened. So I gave her some doughnuts I had made that morning. Oh? Bored already?
Andrew: Ah, bored I see... There's more I want to tell you, but, oh well....
Andrew: You know, before I taught, I worked at a bread factory. And before that I was a sailor. Oops... Went off track..... I was telling you about my giving the girl a doughnut. She didn't thank me and ran off with her head bowed.... I thought she was going off to be with her friends... But on the way home, the girl got off the bus and gave me something. It was a short letter and a piece of clover. The letter said: "Mr. Andrew, I'm sorry I didn't find you a 4-leaf clover" Written in tiny letters. That was her way of saying "Thank you." Whenever I pass by the harbor where the school was, I recall the sweet voices of children calling to me, "Mr. Andrew" ....

Hibou: Hi-ya, Zero! It's been 2 months since Mr. Elpizo left here. I wonder when I'll be promoted to commander.... I don't think there is a more qualified successor... If that weren't possible, I might be an operator instead!
Busy, busy, busy! I think I work the hardest of everyone here at the base! Zero, when you see everyone, tell them how hard I work!

Solider: Ah, Mr. Zero! Good to see you! I'm taking a break after patrolling the second floor. So, don't think I'm just slacking off.

Perroquiet: Nice to meet you, my name is Perroquiet. Oh, it's Mr. Zero! Sorry about that. I have poor vision. But that aside, Ms. Ciel's research is just incredible. Incomplete as it is, I think that the miracle of undying Cyber-elves shows the fruits of her labor.
Perroquiet: About Cyber-elves... Want to know more? Sure. No thanks...
Perroquiet: Is that so? I'm the type that won't quit talking. So I can understand if you don't really want to listen.
Perroquiet: Ms. Ciel's research says that there are 2 types of elves: Fusion elves, and Satellite elves. Fusion elves perish, as it has always been. For example, when an elf turns in a Sub Tank or destroys some enemy units. Then, there's the newer type, the Satellite elves. These elves can be equipped and removed freely, and they won't perish. But, you can only equip two at a time. One each in Satellite 1 and Satellite 2. There is no penalty for using Satellite elves. Some Fusion elves can be upgraded into Satellites.

Autruche: Hello, Mr. Zero. I'm sure you've forgotten my name. I'm Autruche. I've been carrying loads around here for years. Sometimes I wish I could do something else, but there just isn't anything that I'm good at... Sorry, I didn't mean to gripe to you, Mr. Zero.
Autruche: Keep up the good work, Mr. Zero. I'll be working hard too... Yes indeed....

Menart: Oh, it's you, Zero. I just can't stand work! My job? My job is to watch the harbor all day. All day, every day! Heh, just kidding! If that Hibou heard me say that he'd sure be mad.
Menart: Oh, hey! I found this disk underneath this load... Do you want it?
Menart: Hmm..... Well if you don't want it, you won't have it.
Menart: Well.... You're not expecting to get it for free, are you? Let me think.... Alright! You can have it if you answer my question. Do you know that small Reploid down the hall? The one that carries a book with him wherever he goes. Answer me this! What's his name?
Menart
Perroquiet
Menart: Un... I'M Menart! How could you forget my name!
Menart: So, you knew. Very well, then. Here, take it, as I promised!
Menart: About the disk I gave you... To tell you the truth, I don't know what's on it.

Gunner Reploid 1: Mr. Zero! Before I worked here I was a security guard in the desert. Of course, that was over a year ago.

Gunner Reploid 2: Ah, Mr. Zero! Lately I've been so bored.... My trigger finger is itching. But I suppode that's nothing to complain about, right? Oh, yes! I can't make out what's on this disk... You can have it!
The disk I gave you... Did you decode it? Yes/No...
Yup! I knew to would, Mr. Zero! Your decisiveness is such an inspiration!
Oh, my! Not yet? You reall should have Mr. Cerveau take a look at it.

Ciel: Sorry this took so long, Zero. Are you ready? We've simulated our options based on the information at hand. I've had the results prepared in the form of missions. The first two are.... Missions to prevent Neo Arcadia getting the Dark Elf. The other two are.... Guerilla attacks on Neo Arcadia to protect everyone from its threat..... Zero.... Is fighting our only option? I mean, we've developed this new energy.... I thought the world would finally be at peace... Do we really have to keep fighting?
Zero: Ciel.... You're already doing the best you can. And you're not alone. Leave the rest to us.
Ciel: Ze.... Zero...
Operator: Mr. Zero, we're ready. You can leave at any time. Select a mission? Whenever you're ready, just let me know.

Ciel: Zero.... I guess I got out of control back there. But when I imagine somebody getting hurt.... I... Everything just turns black.... There must be some other way.... I will not give up until peace is secured.
Ciel: Zero.... I hate to think that I might trouble you again, Zero... But without you, humans and Reploids will never be able to coexist peacefully.

Cerveau: Oh, Zero.... Sorry I couldn't fix up your weapons in time... Since there haven't been any attacks from Neo Arcadia... I thought I'd just upgrade your weapons instread... But it ended up taking more time than I expected.... Sorry about that... But I was ablt to make some pretty good improvements to your weapons. By the way... About your Recoil Rod... Do you want to know how to use it? Sure do./Not really...
Cerveau: I see, I see.... The Recoil Rod can blast enemies with a charge, and you can also aim down and shoot to fly up into the air! Certain barriers can only be destroyed with the charge attack, so don't desitate to give it a try. Doigt and I spent a month putting it together for you, so use it well! Of course, the trick with new weapons is to give them a try, and get used to them!
Cerveau: I see. You don't even care at all, do you? If Doigt could hear that from outside of the room he'd sure be disappointed.

Cerveau: I got so caught up in making your weapons... That I worked for 10 days without taking any E-Crystals, and almost ended up shutting down. Hah hah hah.... Oh yes... I have something to give to you. It's no use to me anyway, so have this disk.

Cerveau: You can get disks from all kinds of people. Make sure to make your rounds and try talking to people often!

Operator: Your ordes, please.
Select mission
Transfer back
Operator: Displaying the available missions:

Operator: All right, let's look at something else.

Operator: These are the only available missions. Return when ready.

Area: Aegis Volcano Base
Boss: Blazin' Flizard
Mission: N. A. Army Recon

Operator 2: The Neo Arcadian army is building up at the base in Aegis Volcano. We do not know what their intention is.
Operator 1: Do some scouting?

Operator 2: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer.
Operator 1: Preparations for transfer complete.
Operator 2: Transfer!
Ciel: Zero.... Be careful.

Operator: A strong energy reading detected. They are building a huge missile outside the base. The base must be here to support the construction.
Ciel: Analyzing a route to the missile factory will take quite a while... Zero, what should we do?!
Zero: All right. I'll buy us some time by attacking the base. Start your analysis!

Blazin' Flizard: I almost gave up on finding a foe worthy of fighting me.... You look like you might at least be a minor challenge. I'm gonna enjoy this, Zero!
Blazin' Flizard: Ssyaaaaah! Get ready for Blazin' Flizard, one of Weil's Numbers! Let's heat it up, Zerrroooo!!!

Blazin' Flizard: Who are you to... Put out my flames? ord Weil will get you, though... Make no mistake... He'll cover the whole world in flames, you'll see. You can't.... Put out the flames... Of our new world... Ssyah.... Aaaarrgh!

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. We failed to destory the missile, but I believe we secceeded in delaying its construction. I will analyze the route to the missle factory as quickly as possible. Please wait a bit longer, okay?

Area: Oceanic HWY Ruins
Boss: Childre Inarabitta
Mission: Track D. E. Signal

Operator 2: We've verified a reading similar to the Dark Elf on the ruins of an intercontinental oceanic highway... We have verified that Neo Arcadia is pursuing this. We believe it will take some time for them to reach the source of this reading. If possible, you should verify this signal, and if it is indeed the Dark Elf, protect it.
Operator 1: Do you accept?

Ciel: Zero! We've just got a reading!
Zero: Dark Elf detected. Beginning pursuit.

Childre Inarabitta: Who the heck're you? Heh, you must be after that Dark Elf, too. Am I right? You'll have to get past me, first!
Ciel: Can you hear me, Zero?! There's a switch up ahead that lowers the ocean's water level. Hit it and slow the mech down!

Dark Elf: Zeeeeeeeerrooooo
Zero: Dark Elf!
Dark Elf: Stooooooop iiiiiit!
Zero: !!! I'll have to take care of this guy first...

Childre Inarabitta: What a pain you are! I thought you'd be easier to scare off than that! No more games. I'm Childre Inarabitta, of Weil's Numbers! I'll see that smug face of yours frozen with fear!

Childre Inarabitta: You're kidding me.... Why is this... Happening... To me?!

Ciel: Zero, I'm sorry. You risked your life to go after the Dark Elf... But the Dark Elf was too fast, and we lost sight of it. I scanned that area again, but there's no reading anywhere in the vicinity. I know an apology is not enough, but I am truly sorry, Zero.

Area: W. R. Factory
Boss: Hellbat Schilt
Mission: Destory Factory

Operator 2: We have discovered a Neo Arcadian weapons factory. They are fixing and refitting broken weaponry. It seems this is more efficient than making new ones. They have doubled weapon production recently. Destory this factory to cut Neo Arcadia's military power.
Operator 1: Do you accept?

Operator: Ahead is the factory control unit. Data from cameras in the factory is sent to this unit. Destory the cameras as you proceed.

Hellbat Schilt: Well, if it isn't the legendary hero. The Mechaniloids do all the repairs on their own. So I was just trying to enjoy a little tea break. How dare you disturb my peace and quiet! Where are your manners, sir hero? I Hellbat Schilt, of Weil's Numbers, shall educate you.
Kekeke! The first lesson a gentleman must learn in refinement is.... Intruders are to die without a fuss!

Hellbat Schilt: Keke! The blood of a century-old hero has such a lovely odor!

Hellbat Schilt: Ke... Keke! No manners.... No manners at all! Trying to defy Lord Weil, what dismal behavior! Ke... Kekekekeeee!

Operator 1: Transferring... Two... One...
Operator 2: Transfer complete.
Ciel: Zero... Thank you. That recycling plant will be out of operation for some time, I think. Thank you so much...

Area: Old Residential
Boss: Deathtanz Mantisk
Mission: Find Dark Elf

Operator 2: This was a residential area where humans once lived. We sent some people to investigate... And received news that Dark Elf my have been seen. For some reason, we are unable to scan this area. We would like you to go there to investigate first-hand.
Operator 1: Can you investigate?

Operator: Mr. Zero! You can burn away the ivy with Flame-based attacks. The Recoil Rod's charge attack can destroy things too. Keep that in mind.

Baby Elf Crea: Maaama. Maaama. Hey, Prea. Mama's not here.
Prea: That's right, Crea. Mama's not here.
Crea: Hey, Prea. Let's look a little farther inside.
Prea: That's right, Crea. Let's look a little farther inside.
Zero: .... Those must be...
Ciel: Zero! I've picked up some Baby Elf readings on that portable scanner I gave you! They may be the same ones I was studying...
Zero: Their mother... They must be looking for the Dark Elf.
Ciel: Hey Zero, can you protect those babies?
Zero: Alright. I'll find them.
Ciel: Thank you, Zero...

Crea: Who are you? You smell like Mama.
Prea: Who are you? You smell like us.
Deathtanz Mantisk: Chikachika... So these are Baby Elves? Lord Weil ordered me to find them. They really are just little elves. Are they useful?
Zero: Hand over the Baby Elves.
Crea: Oh, I know him! He pushed Mama around!
Prea: I know him, too! That's the guy who pushed Mama around a century ago!
Crea: You faker!
Prea: You faker!
Zero: Hmm?
Deathtanz Mantisk: Chikachika... Shut up, you Baby Elves! If you don't wanna get chopped up, go into that room!
Crea: Waaaaaah!
Prea: Waaaaaah!
Deathtanz Mantisk: Those two belong to Lord Weil. You can't have them.
Deathtanz Mantisk: I'm Deathtanz Mantisk, one of Weil's Numbers. Now, time to slice you into ribbons!

Deathtanz Mantisk: Chikachika... Even if you defeat me here.... My associates will cut the old chains that bind the world. And build.... A new order.... Lord Weeeeiil!!!

Crea: Who are you, mister? I've seen you somewhere before.
Prea: Who are you, mister? I've seen him somewhere before, too.
Dr. Weil: Heheheheheee... My name is Weil. I'm the one who made your mother, the Dark Elf. You might think of me as your Grandpa.
Crea: Prea, did you hear that? He's our Grandpa!
Prea: I heard, Crea! He's our Grandpa!
Dr. Weil: I'm looking for the Dark Elf, too. I need your help. You should come with me to Neo Arcadia. I'll give you new powers, and a new body...
Crea: Okay! Let's go, Prea!
Prea: Okay! Let's go, Crea!
Zero: Wait!
Zero: Darn... Ciel, can you follow their readings?
Ciel: I'm sorry, Zero. That won't be possible with your scanner.
Zero: .....
Operator: Mr. Zero, please return to base. Commencing transfer.

Ciel: Zero.... Thank you. The reports of the Dark Elf... They were really Baby Elf siting... I wonder what Neo Arcadia is planning on doing with them.

Operator 2: You have completed all the missions. This next mission involves deciding what to do with a missle factory that's been newly discovered. We are currently also searching for the Dark Elf, while we look into solutions for this problem.
Ciel: We have to do something about that missle right now. We had to calculate the transfer coordinates for the missile factory based on old satellite photographs... ... So the coordinates would be too dangerous to use as a direct transfer route.
Operator 1: The land route to the missle factory is also dangerous, due to the scout patrols that are searching the area. We're scanning for the Dark Elf, but no luck yet.
Zero: Understood. Let me know if anything changes.
Ciel: All right. Oh, yeah.... I'll save our data. We'll contact you right away if we learn anything new. Please get some rest until then.

Harpuia: Master X... Do you still trust that man.... Weil?
Copy X: His banishment did not follow official ch-channels. Just because what he did resulted i-in a terrible calamity... Do-does not mean that banishing him was justified. He has returned to Neo Arcadia in a legal manner. What reason-n is there to drive him out? Don't worr-rr-rry. He learned many things from his mistakes of the past. He'll do things right th-this time.
Harpuia: But...
Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Thank you, Master X. I, Dr. Weil, shall never repeat my past mistakes. Never again. Yes. Hehehe..... Still, to gossip about me behind my back.... My, how the almighty Four Guardians have fallen!
Harpuia: What?! Weil!
Dr. Weil: Master X. The Dark Elf has appeared in Neo Arcadia. Area Z-3079.... It's the farthest area from here. A human residential district.
Harpuia: We'll go. Leviathan and Fefnir are still undergoing maintenance, but if we hurry things along a bit...
Copy X: Harpuia, how long do you plan to act like you're in charge? Letting th-the Resistance get away with countless uprisings... Even letting th-the Dark Elf escape... I'm tired of useless p-people like you. The Four Guardians are going to be stepped down.
Harpuia: But.... Master X?!
Copy X: Dr. Weil.... I'm entrusting you with the leadership of our ar-armies. Will you accept?
Dr. Weil: Hehehehe.... Yes sir! I will capture the Dark Elf, without fail... ... Before she falls into the hands of the Resistance and becomes a threat to this world....

Operator 2: Preparations have begun for the launch of the missle. We do not know the target area, but we are attempting to hack our way in and find out.
Operator 1: A tremendous energy is emanating from the missile. It seems that Omega is on board.
Ciel: Omega?! That Omega, on the missile!?
Zero: ....... Ciel..... Enter the coordinates you found.
Ciel: That's.... Dangerous!
Zero: Operator. Hurry up and prepare for transfer.
Ciel: Zero, I'm not sure about this!
Zero: I believe in you.
Ciel: .... Okay...... ..... Enter... The data... Please, transfer him!
Operator 2: Understood. Commencing transfer preparations. Transfer!
Ciel: Zero...

Ciel: You made it! What a relief!
Zero: Have you determined the missle's target?
Ciel: The target is... Area Z.... 3079. What?! That's a human residential district!!! Wait, that's not all.... The Dark Elf is there, too!
Zero: So he's trying to jump right in and take the Dark Elf..... Understood.

Zero: No!
Ciel: They launch it! Zero! Don't get any closer!
Zero: I have to act now, while Omega is immobile.... I'll sneak in and stop both him and the missle.
Ciel: Zero!!!

Zero: Baby Elves?!
Crea: He came! The bad Reploid!
Prea: He came! The nasty Reploid!
Crea: Omega will go rescue Mama! Don't get in his way! Leave!
Prea: We'll protect him from you! Don't get in his way! Leave!

Crea: Waaaaah! You horrible thing!
Prea: Owwwwww! That hurt!
Crea: We may have lost, but the missile will land soon! Our mission is a success!
Prea: We may have lost, but we'll see our Mama soon! Our mission is a success!
Zero: *Gulp!*

Omega: Grrawrrr!
Crea: Yay! Maaama! Maaama!
Prea: Yay! Maaama! Maaama!
Omega: Grrarraarrrr!
Dark Omega: Grrarraarrrr!
Crea: Hey, can you beat up that bad Reploid for us?
Prea: Yeah, can you beat up that fake Reploid for us?

Harpuia: ... We, the Reploids of Neo Arcadia... We are defends of humanity. The only justice here. Is this wasteland what you people call justice?! Weil!!!
Harpuia: Arrrrggh! I.... I am.....
Zero: Harpuia!
Crea: Perfect!
Prea: Get him! Get him!
Ciel: Zero, don't move! I'll transfer you to the base, now!
Operator: Transferring!

Ciel: Zero.... I'm so happy that you're safe.... Please.... Never do anything as crazy as that again....
Zero: ..... I'll think about it. By the way... How is Harpuia?
Ciel: Cerveau took him to the maintenance room. He wasn't hurt very badly, but.... He'll have to rest and recuperate for a while. ..... Things really have gotten horrible... The operators will collect as much info as possible. Analyzing all of the information will take a while. Try to get some rest until then.
Zero: I'm all right.
Ciel: Then, at least.... I'll save our data. I still don't understand how Neo Arcadia could fire a missile into an area where humans live.... ... Even to obtain the Dark Elf...
Operator 2: Someone has broken into our transmission circuit! It's Neo Arcadia!
Zero: Put them through!
Copy X: Can you h-h-hear me? Members of the Resistance. And.... Dr. C-Ciel.
Ciel: Copy X!
Copy X: We have custody of the D-Dark Elf. Let us put a-a stop to this foolish conflict. We ask that you surrender t-to us.
Ciel: Surrender?
Dr. Weil: Hand over the new energy you invented, the Ciel System. If you do this, I guarantee the safety of you Mavericks.
Ciel: He's got to be....
Dr. Weil: As a result of our analysis of the Ciel System information you so kindly sent us... We have determined that by combining it with the Dark Elf, it may be possible to generate enormous amounts of energy. This would solve the energy crisis in one fell swoop. There would no longer be a reason for us to fight.
Copy X: Ciel..... A single answer from you will bring peace t-to the world.
Ciel: ... I can't.... Trust... You.
Copy X: What's th-that?
Ciel: You were prepared to sacrifice humans to obtan the Dark Elf! I cannot trust you after seeing that. You cannot have the Ciel System. It was built so that humans and Reploids could live in peace!
Copy X: Is that.... Y-your answer? Fine. You have a-a monopoly on energy resources... And Zero, a Reploid with terrifying f-fighting skills..... Y-you are nothing more than filthy extremists! Ciel..... I was holding-ng back until now, because you were there, a human..... Now, you can face the consequences, along with your Maverick friends!
Operator 2: The transmission was cut off.
Operator 1: The Neo Arcadian military has begun advancing on our base from multiple areas. They've launched a total offensive.
Ciel: Zero... I.....
Zero: You believed in yourself, and fought accordingly. What comes next... Is my job. Tell me which area they are in. I will intercept.
Ciel: Zero...
Operator 2: Displaying the Neo Arcadian movements on the monitor...
Operator 1: Select a mission? Whenever you're ready, just let me know.

Cerveau: Dr. Weil.... He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants.... It's just dreadful. Zero! We can't let Weil get away with this! First we must find out where he is... I imagine Ciel and the others are doing all they can to find him by analyzing the data.
About Harpuia... His internal body temperature seems to be rising because of his wound from Omega.... Fortunately, the wound isn't deep, so there's no need to be too concerned.

Alouette: Oh, Zero! Did you really find Crea and Prea? Crea... Prea.... Do they remember me?
Probably.... / Don't think so....
Hurray! That makes me so happy! I'll give you this!
You're horrible! I hate you, Zero! I was going to give you this disk, but I changed my mind!
Hey, Zero? What was on that disk that I gave you? I hope it's something useful. Well that disk... I found it when I was going to clean this little guy up! It's probably Menart's idea of a prank. Did you know that he used the computer here without permission, and also drew graffiti all over the walls? Rocinolle and I cleaned evry last bit of it up!

Doigt: Oh! It's you, Zero! Are you finding the Recoil Rod useful? I'm busy developing yet another new weapon! ... Er, well, not really. I'm actually totally drained from working on the Recoil Rod. I need some time off.
There's no time to rest. Cerveau and I have to make weapons for the entire Resistance. That is no small task!

Maintenance room in use...

Pic: Hey there, new guy! I mean, greetings, 0 legendary Reploid! Heh heh. I head a rumor that.... Harpuia is injured and sleeping in the maintenance room. Is that true? Now's the chance to finish Harpuia off, don't you think? Well, I know you're not into underhanded tactics like that. Don't get mad at me, it was just a suggestion.
So, I heard that Harpuia's room is locked, hm? Can't I just take a little peek inside? Heh heh.... It's not every day that a plain old 'roid like me gets to see somebody special like that, y'know...

Hirondelle: Hey, Zero! Have you heard? Cyberspace is a wholly uncharted territory for us. For all we know, the spirits of the dead could be in there. Hah hah hah.... Just kidding. But, it's not as if I've checked every corner of Cyberspace, so who knows what could be in there!
The night sky is absolutely beautiful here. I love writing poems while stargazing. Want to hear one? Sure|Um, no....
Ok, here goes.... Fighting ends. Tomorrow offers the promise of peace. But to those who fall and vanish with the night sky, dawn never comes....
What do you think? Pretty good, wouldn't you say? Hah hah hah.... Sorry, sorry. It's not really a poem that I made. It's from an ancient text that I read a long time ago.
Really? Oh well.... Never mind then.
Did you come to listen to a poem? Hmm, sorry. I just don't feel up to it.

Andrew: Oh, it's you, Zero. By the way, did I ever tell you about my younger days? Y/N
Is that so? Guess I haven't then. It'd probably bore you anyway...
Ah, yes.... Do you remember what the story was about? Y/N
Of course you don't... It can't be helped, my stories are all boring anyway...
Really?! I'm gonna quiz you to see if you do! Before teaching I....
Was a sailor
Was a bread maker *
Wrong. Before teaching I worked at a bread factory... Nobody pays any attention to my stories anymore...
Wow, that's correct! But maybe you just go lucky. Next question: As a teacher, my fondest memory was of when I... ... went to a:
Festival
Picnic *
Nope. Well... I suppose my stories are all useless anyway...
Well done! How about this? On the picnic, a girl forgot her lunch. I saw this... ... and gave her:
A hamburger
A doughnut *
.... Incorrect I had my hopes up for a second there .... *sigh* ...
Yes! That's correct! And in return for the doughnut, she... ... gave me a:
3-lead clover *
4-leaf clover
.... Not 4, but 3-leaf... It's obvious you weren't really paying attention!
Yes, that's right. She looked hard for a 4-leaf clover... But couldn't find one... And now, the last question for you! The girl's name was:
I don't know *
Jasmine
I never told you what her name was! Ah well, I guess it's only natural that you'd be bored by an old geezer's remblings...
Ooh! Fantastic! That was a trick question! Thanks for humoring an old Reploid... Here's a token of my appreciation. Take this disk I have!
Andrew: Hey, whippersnapper. What was on that disk I gave you?

Gunner Reploid 1: I looked through my binoculars just now and saw a missile. It was well out of the range of this cannon... All I could do was just hold the trigger and watch...

Gunner Reploid 2: I just glanced to the east a moment ago... Enemy activity is on the rise.

Soilder: I wonder where Mr. Elpizo's subordinates went off to. They were in this room until just recently. Perhaps they felt uncomfortable now Mr. Elpizo has gone?

Soilder: Ah, Mr. Zero! Good to see you! I found a Secret Disk while on patrol just now... If you can answer my question, then I'll give it to you! Deal? Sure|No...
Oh you don't want it then....
Alright! You're pretty confident, Mr. Zero! Here we go! What's the name of the shrimp-like Mechaniloid found in desert or snowy areas? Do you know?
* Shrimpolin / Trampoline
I'm sorry, that is incorrect. Try again some time.
Ooh, correct! You're pretty good! Next question. What is the name of the Mechaniloid that jumps out of the lava at Aegis Volcano? Do you know?
Lamplort / Volcaire *
Correct again! Very good Mr. Zero! The next one's hard. How many doors are thre that you can enter in the Old Residential Area?
6 / 7 *
Wow! All questions answered correctly! Here, this is yours, as promised!

Soilder: I'm certain that there's something great on that disk I gave you. When I picked it up it just felt very heavy.

Hibou: .... Oh, it's you, Zero. I'm so busy, I didn't notice you were talking to me. Um, Zero? Do you think that I've lost a little bit of weight? You do, right?
Yeah... / Not really....
I knew it! So, you could tell? Aw, shucks....! It just goes to show how hard I've been working! I feel pretty good today. Here, take this!
WHAT?! That's harsh... Even Reploids have feelings, you know.
Zero! Did you check out that disk? wasn't it quite a testimony to all my hard work?

Perroquiet: I understand Mr. Harpuia is in the maintenance room. I've heard that he's brilliant, so I'd like to talk to him. But I suppose he is from Neo Arcadia and all... Yet, if he would only help us, Ms. Ciel's research would most certainly benefit.
I hope Mr. Harpuia gets well soon, even if he is the enemy! There are so many things I'd like to discuss with him, if only he weren't from the other side. It's really too bad.

Autruche: Hello, Mr. Zero. I wonder if I'd be good at anything besides loading. What do you think?
Sure / ...
You're just saying that to make me feel better, right? Mr. Zero, I don't need sympathy.
Yeah, it figures. I knew you'd think that.... It's fine... Really, it is....
I wonder if I'll be working here in storage forever. Well, I guess I can't complain... It's just...

Menart: Zero!!! You're okay, even after that dive with the missile? Wow, you really are a legendary Reploid.
Zero! I know you're pretty tough, but don't overdo it! For us Reploids, our bodies are all we have! That might sound strange coming from someone like me....

Ciel: Zero... What should I do? I never wanted to cause pain or grief to anyone.... If only I had never made the Ciel System... None of this would have happened... .... I'm sorry, Zero.... Everyone is out doing their best fighting for us, yet I'm always here, feeling sorry for myself...
Zero... There are some in the Resistance.... Who question why you saved him, when he's a Neo Arcadian, and what's more one of the Four Guardians.... But you know what? I.... I believe that someday he'll understand us.... And come to help our cause...

Operator 1: Displaying the available missions:

Area: Twilight Desert
Boss: Anubis Necromancess V
Mission: Engage N. A. Army
Operator 2: We have detected Neo Arcadian untis moving through the southern desert. These forces must be intercepted as soon as possible.
Operator 1: Can you intercept?
Ciel: Zero....

Anubis Necromancess V: I have been summoned by Lord Weil back from the netherworld to continue my reign of terror. Ancient One, it is now your turn to lie beneath the soil.... Back to the earth with you!

Anubis Necromancess: You, of the ancient soul. You have no place in the new world Lord Weil is creating. I will enjoy viewing your torment from my grave below..... Hahahahaaa!

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. Now that they are without a leader, the Neo Arcadians in that area have retreated. Thank you so much....

Area: Forest of Anatre
Boss: Hanumachine R
Mission: Engage N. A. Army

Operator 2: We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the Forest of Anatre.... These forces must be intercepted as soon as possible.
Operator 1: Can you intercept?

Hanumachine R: My body has returned from decay... For Lord Weil, who gave me life... I have returned! And now, I will take your pitiful soul. Let's see you fight like a hero!

Hanumachine R: An impressive fight! However... Evil must fail in the end! History will judge who the true winner was! May you perish, O Ancien God of Destruction!

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. Now that they are without a leader, the Neo Arcadians in that area have retreated. Thank you so much.....

Area: Frontline Ice Base
Boss: Blizzack Staggroff R
Mission: Engage N. A. Army

Operator 2: We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the northern tundra.... The enemy is constructing a frontline base. There seems to be a reasonable amount of time left to act.
Operator 1: Can you intercept?

Blizzack Staggroff R: Hmph. I am impressed you made it to this base. Still.... I cannot dishonor Lord Weil, the man who brought me back. I'll just have to freeze you, now. Hmph.

Blizzack Staggroff R: *groan* Forgive me..... Lord Weil..... Hm....phahh!

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. Now that they are without a leader, the Neo Arcadians in that area have retreated. Thank you so much.....

Operator 1: All right, let's look at something else.
Operator 1: These are the only available missions. Return when ready.

Area: X-2
Boss: Copy X Mark II
Mission: Infiltrate N. A.

Operator 2: We have analyzed the enemy's movements.... As a result, we have secceeded in determining the location of the Neo Arcadian HQ. It seems that Copy X and Weil are commanding the entire army from this base.
Zero: If you strike here, you may be able to stop Neo Arcadia.
Operator 2: Are you ready?
Ciel: Zero.... Come back safely... Okay?

Copy X: So you've come, Zero. D-do you know what you are doing? Doing? You are helping extremists! Why would a-a legendary hero help an evil army?
Zero: So you're saying that we're an evil army.... .... And you people are fighting for justice?
Copy X: Exactly right. Almost a-all humans support our cause. All humans dream of defesting th-the extremists.
Zero: What value is there in the justice that complacent humans seek?
Copy X: Wh-who cares about value? Neo Arcadia's doing what's right. That i-is enough proof that what we do is j-just!

Copy X: N-no! Wh-why-why?! I'm a hero! I f-fight for justice! Weil! Dr. Weil! Use Omeg-Omega! Crush him in your h-hand!
X: He is.... ... No longer here.
Copy X: Who a-are you?!
Zero: X!
Copy X: X?! Y-you are my original form?!
X: Weil has moved to another base. With Omega.... Weil was using you for his own purpose.
Copy X: Gee.... g-gee.... Everyone treats me l-like a fool! I-I won't stand for it! Let me show you my true power! Haaaaah!!!
X: Oh no! Weil has placed a trap on your body!
Copy X: Gee.... Gagaga?! I.... Can't.... Can't move.... Gagagaaa.... Aaaaaaarggh!

Zero: ?!
Copy X: Weil knew from the start how things would turn out, so he must have rigged a trap on him.... To fulfill his true ambition...
Dr. Weil: Hear me, citizens of the great land of Neo Arcadia.... I must inform you of sorrowful news.
Zero: Dr. Weil........
Dr. Weil: Just now..... Our hero Master X was taken by blood-thirsty extremists, and he has sadly passed away..... So, in accordance with Ordinance #8, I, Dr. Weil, will become your new leader... It is time to put a stop to these extremists! ..... Thank you all. I have just confirmed your approval. I will have to ask you all to do a number of things.... Neo Arcadia cannot know true peace, until the extremists are eradicated! Let us all fight together, until they are wiped out! He.... Hehehehe..... Heheheheheee.... Bwahahahahah!
Zero: ..... It's all going according to his plans.
X: Dr. Weil..... Will he try to repeat the tragedy of the Elf Wars, That ended a century ago....
Zero: I'll look for Weil. I need you to help.
X: Okay. I'll look for him, too..... I wanted to say something. About Omega..... ...
Zero: What is it?
X: Weil..... Never mind. I'll bring it up again when the time comes. The heart is what counts. Not the body....
Zero: The heart? .....

Ciel: So this is what it has come to.... Dr. Weil as the ruler of Neo Arcadia....
Zero: Those humans haven't been told a thing.... No, that's not it. They haven't tried to learn a thing....
Ciel: Lives with plenty of food and comfort.... People have stopped bothering to think with their heads.... There may still be some people who want to do something. If we could somehow let those kinds of people know what Dr. Weil is really thinking.... We might be able to change Neo Arcadia.
Operator2: Who is this Dr. Weil, anyway? What has he been doing since he reappeared?
Operator1: If you can gather some information.... We might be able to analyze it to determine where he is presently, and what he's been doing until now.
Zero: Okay. Where do I need to Go. Just tell me....
Ciel: Yes, but first.... I'll save our data.
Operator2: We've isolated some locations for you to gather information.
Operator1: Whenever you're ready, just let me know.

Ciel: Zero... If Dr. Weil takes control of the world... Our terrible history will repeat again.... We cannot.... No... MUST not allow that to happen....
Zero... I believe in you, but.... Please don't bite off more than you can chew....
Zero. Please be careful....

Alouette: Hey, Zero.... What is Weil trying to accomplish? It's the scientist's job to plan for the future, right? But, Weil is planning something terrible, isn't he? I just hate people like Weil.....
Zero... I'm scared... Even when I hold on to this little guy, I'm still scared.... Zero.... Please stay.... Don't ever go away...

Cerveau: Oh, it's you, Zero... Dr. Weil is a dreadful person. Your missions from here on out will be harder than ever.... Zero.... Be vigilant....
Zero..... I wouldn't be over-stating things if I said the future rests in your hands. I believe in you. You can lead us to the future that Ciel envisions for us.... It isn't luck or a miracle that you've made it this far.... It's proof positive that you are the legendary Reploid.

Doigt: Regardless of what power Dr. Weil may wield... I can confidently say our Resistance will never lose! That's because you, Ciel, and all of us are untied together! Zero! You carry the hopes of all of us here!
Oh, Zero. I'll give you this disk. I meant to hand it to you a second ago, then I blanked. But don't expect too much of it!
Maybe I'll think up a new weapon or two.

Pic: Even if Dr. Weil were to take over the world.... Even if my meager life were to just end... Right up to that last moment, I'll believe in you. It ain't no joke when I call you the "legendary Reploid." Heh heh... Bet you didn't expect me to say that, hm? Well, forget I even said it, then!
Dr. Weil, huh... Quite a nasty one, I'd say. That laugh of his gives me goose bumps!

Hirondelle: Hey, Zero! By the way, have you recalled your old memories yet? It's been a while since Ciel woke you so I figured that you'd have recalled something after all these discussions. Can I test you?
Sure
No thanks....
Hm, you're memory circuits must still be on the fritz.
I'm going to ask you 3 questions, OK? The first one is about when Ciel discovered you. Ciel was looking for you underground, and a Reploid lost his life protecting Ciel. So, the question is... What was his name?
Colbor
Milan (Correct)
OK, next! Who was in charge of the Resistance in Ciel's absence? Do you remember?
Elpizo (Correct)
Hibou
Ok, next! What's the name of the forest Hyleg Ourobockle protected So you remember?
Forest of Notus
Forest of Dysis (Correct)
Too bad. I can't give you anything since you failed.... Try again, anytime you feel like it!
Wow, incredible!! All correct! Alright! I'll give you this! Use it well!

Hirondelle: Zero! I just know it! I know you can overcome any hurdle, no matter how high!

Soldier: You're efforts are an inspiration to us all, Mr. Zero! I'll wring Dr. Weil's neck myself if I have to!

Soldier: Oh, Mr. Zero... It is true that Dr. Weil is behind the Elf Wars? If that's true, do we even stand a chance? Oh, my. It's just frightful.

Andrew: So, whippersnapper, the Resistance Base has really been active lately... Are we going to be relocating again? Figures. Just when I was beginning to feel settled.
Hmm? What that? We're not moving? And here I thought we were leaving like we did last year...

Soldier: Is the Dark Elf's power as intense as people say? If that were true, it would be no surprise if another guy like Mr. Elpizo came along.

Hibou: What's Dr. Weil trying to accomplish? I wonder if he's planning on hoarding the E-Crystals... If so, then my one enjoyment in life will be gone....
Zero! At all costs, please stop Weil's vile scheme! I'm not good at much, so I respect you Zero! I hope you continue to support us in the Resistance!

Soldier: Ms. Ciel and Dr. Weil are both scientists. How can they be so different in their thinking? It's just scary to think about.....

Perroquiet: Mr. Zero... Dr. Weil has finally showed his true colors. This was all his doing, from the very beginning... That Dr. Weil... What a pitiful soul.
Mr. Zero.... There isn't much time left! Dr. Weil is inching ever closer to his ambitions. Mr. Zero! Please find him and defeat him!

Autruche: Keep up the good work, Mr. Zero. Even I don't want to have to work for that Weil guy. Besides, he'd probably have me scrapped, anyway.
Mr. Zero... Even someone like myself hopes for peace. Conflict is tiring and meaningless.

Menart: Hmph! So what about Weil! Zero! Just don't lose to him, alright?
I won't submit to Weil, even if he becomes ruler! I'll live my life as I please!

Area: Energy Facility
Boss: Cubit Foxtar
Mission: Search Facility

Operator 2: This is a Neo Arcadian energy plant. It is currently shut. What is so important that they had to shut down the plant in the middle of an energy crisis? The place was shut down around the time Weil appeared, so it bears investigation.
Operator 1: Can you investigate?

Operator: The facility's core has not yet been activated. We'll need to activate the core and reestarblish facility operations to get into the deeper areas.

Zero: What's this?
Cubit Foxtar: Teeheehee.... Hey! You weren't supposed to see this place.
Zero: .....
Cubit Foxtar: This is a Dark Elf copy factory. We've got copies of the Dark Elf sleeping here. In other words, Baby Elves. we had the factory sealed off so nobody'd get suspicious. Now you've done it! I'll have to ensure you remain silent about this....... For-e-ver!
Cubit Foxtar: I am Cubit Foxtar, member of Weil's Numbers! I'll make sure you never talk again!

Cubit Foxtar: If I am defeated, this room will cease functioning, and the copies will all die.... There will be no proof. Nobody will know the truth. And anyway...  We don't actually need the Baby Elves. The Dark Elf alone will be enough to take care of the Reploids.... I can already see it.... The shining future, the new world Lord Weil is about to create... And I see.... You, wallowing in the depths of despair! Teeheeheeeeeeee

Ciel: Welcome back, Zero. It appears that Weil was attempting to mass-produce Baby Elves at that factory. But I wonder.... What was he planning on doing with all those Baby Elves?

Area: Snowy Plains
Boss: Glacier Le Cactank
Mission: Retrieve Data

Operator 2: Containers have fallen out of a space ship, which fell onto snowy plains. It is possible that they contain data about Omega or Weil. We sent a scouting party, but the Neo Arcadian forces are too strong, and they cannot pass. We would like you to reinforce them, and retrieve the data.

Soldier: Ah, Mr. Zero! The enemy is waiting in ambush up ahead.... There's no way we can break through. Mr. Zero, if you can make an opening, we'll follow you.

Zero: Is that it?
Glacier Le Cactank: Hah! That container was on Omega's ship. So you see, it's ours. Has the legendary hero stooped to thievery? How deplorable. As king of the Snow Plains, I do hereby judge your crime.
Glacier Le Cactank: I, Glacier Le Cactank, of Weil's Numbers, have reached a verdict. The punishment for thievery is death!

Glacier Le Cactank: Oh..... My..... Not stopping at thievery, you also defy Lore Weil!? Lord Weil's new order will issue judgement upon you! Arrrrgh!

Soldier: We've discovered data inside the container! Mr. Zero! We've recovered all of the data! I will continue searching for more data.
Operator: Mission completed. Commencing transfer.

Ciel: Zero.... Thank you. I'm analyzing all of the data you recovered for us. We may be able to figure out what Weil is attempting to do, by analyzing past data. I'll do my best.

Area: Sunken Library
Boss: Volteel Biblio
Mission: Retrieve Data File

Operator 2: The ruins of an ancient library have been found. It's completely soaked inside, but there may still be some data around. We'd like you to search for data on Weil or Omega.

Operator: First, please go to the Data Room. That room has the highest probability of containing information about Weil and Omega.

Operator: This is the Data Room. Please search for information of Weil at that console. After searching, the data's location will be displayed. Please go to that area, and recover the data.

Zero: Four matches.... Weil, Omega, Dark Elf, Elf Wars...
Computer: Specify search data.
Dr. Weil
Omega
Dark Elf
Elf Wars
Computer: Area with Weil's (Omega's & Dark Elf's) data found. (Area with data concerning the Elf Wars found.) To search for more information, use the console again.

Zero: File #650326 ==Dr. Weil== From Neo Arcadia... Creator of Omega... Altered the Mother Elf, sparking the Elf Wars.... Banished from Neo Arcadia after the Elf Wars...
Zero: If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find some new information about Weil....

Zero: File #815156 = = Omega = = The ultimate Reploid, created by Weil.... Possesses incredible power when combined with the Dark Elf. Banished to outer space to avoid another Elf War....
Zero: If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find something new about Omega...

Zero: File #351848 == Dark Elf == Officially known as the "Mother Elf." Creator unknown. This Cyber-elf was originally created for the purpose of restoring Maverick Programs to their original state.... But the Mother Elf was altered by Dr. Weil so she could be used to manipulate Reploids, by freely rewriting programs. Although the organized fighting of the Reploids manipulated by the altered Mother Elf did end the wars, this terrible power was sealed off to prevent misuse.
Zero: So, the Dark Elf... What's going on? .... If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find out something new about her....

Zero: File #945388 == Elf Wars == ......... End of the......... Wars...... Cyber-elves...... Used.......... From this............................................ Elf Wars.................... The us................. "Dark Elf," and copies................................. Amplify the power............. While.................. At will............ The worst.... In..................................... The war..... End.............. Approximately 90%...................................... Wiped.....
Ciel: Zero? It looks like that data is corrupt. I think we may be able to repair it at the base. Thank you... Zero...

Volteel Biblio: Who dares intrude upon my territory? ... Ze-Zero! Heheh! So, it's you! Heheh!
Volteel Biblio: I am Volteel Biblio, of Weil's Numbers. What is that you've got there? Give that data back! Nooowww!

Volteel Biblio: What's up with you! You're opposing Lord Weil?! Aren't you afraid of him?! You... You're crazy! Aaaaaarrrggghhh!!!

Ciel: Zero... Thank you. I'm analyzing all of the data you recovered for us. We may be able to figure out what Weil is attempting to do, by analyzing past data. I'll do my best.

Area: Giant Elevator
Boss: Tretista Kelverian
Mission: Search Facility

Operator 2: Neo Arcadia has completed a giant elevator. We do not know its purpose. They are bringing something up from deep underground.
Operator 1: Can you investigate?

Ciel: Don't do anything dangerous, Zero....

Tretista Kelverian: Grrr.... So You're Zerrooo? You're so tiny, I almost stepped on yah! My name is Tretista Kelverian, of Weil's Numbers. Your neck is so tiny... I'll snap it with one chomp! Grrrrrrr!

Tretista Kelverian: Huh? Zero... Where did you go? I don't see you.... And my whole body hurts... Ouch.... Oouuuch! Gaarrrwwwrrr!

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. It looks like that elevator was being used to carry mass amounts of E-Crystals. But, I wonder.... What was Weil up to with all that energy?

Operator 1: These are the only available missions. Return when ready.

Operator 2: And... There. We've just finished inputting the data recovered so far.
Operator 1: Now, to begin the analysis.
Ciel: Thanks to Zero, we've collected much information. It will take time to analyze the data, so for now... I'll save our data. Okay.... But please, don't overdo it. Oh yes, that reminds me. Cerveau told me that Harpuia's condition has improved a lot. Why don't you go pay your respects?

Operator 2: We are analyzing the data. Please wait a little longer.
Ciel: Zero... Please be careful....

Zero: Can you stand up already? Wow, Harpuia, you're hard to keep down....
Harpuia: What are you up to? Why did you rescue me? Do you expect some favor in return?
Zero: Perhaps.
Cerveau: Oh, you're awake. How do you feel?
Harpuia: Horrible. Just the thought of being helped by you makes me nauseous. Stripped of my position, and driven out of Neo Arcadia. I'm used goods...
Cerveau: That's not true. You just stood up for your beliefs, just like we do. You've made no mistakes.
Harpuia: My beliefs.... I can't sit back any longer.... We must protect the humans from Weil. We have to stop him immediately. That... That.... Weil!!!
Cerveau: Wait! Your wounds are not fully healed yet!
Harpuia: I am a warrior, born to protect humans. I am a proud warrior of Neo Arcadia! I don't need any help! Even if my body should fall into ruin.... I will still gladly fight for humanity!
Cerveau: So... Harpuia refuses to go with us.
Zero: .....

Operator: Mr. Zero... Come to the commander's room immediately.
Cerveau: They sure run you ragged, don't they, Zero.
Zero: I'll be back later.
Cerveau: Zero.... Harpuia.... Don't you dare die...

Rocinolle: I'm so glad that Mr. Harpuia is better. Mr. Zero, remember to take care of yourself.
Oh, Mr. Zero. I found this disk while cleaning. It won't do me much good, so go ahead and take it. Here.
Mr. Zero, don't overwork youself. I've helped a lot of injured Reploids, but... Every time I do, my heart just aches.... And it's not a sadness that fades over time, you see.

Operator 2: Information analysis is complete. Ms. Ciel will report on what we've found.

Ciel: Zero... I'm sorry. You gathered a lot of information for us, but... We still do not know where Weil is. But we have figured out what he might be attempting to do. Before we talk about Weil.... I'll open the data file for the Elf Wars that you found.

File #945388
= = Elf Wars = =
Near the end of the Maverick Wars, many Cyber-elves were used... The period from this time until the end of the fighting was referred to as the Elf Wars, as a result. In particular, the use of the gigantic elf known as the "Dark Elf," and copies of this elf, known as "Baby Elves," to amplify the power of Reploids... While controlling said Reploids at will.... Made this the worst war in recorded history.... While use of the Dark Elf brought the war to an end in four years..... Approximately 90% of all Reploids, and 60% of all humans, were wiped out.

Ciel: The technology used at this time.... ... The technology of using Baby Elves to control Reploids. This must be what Weil is attempting to use again. I'm sure that what Zero saw at the Dark Elf copy factory, was machinery prepared for just this purpose.

Operator 1: .... Hehehehe..... Excellent detective work, Dr. Ciel.
Ciel: What?
Operator 2: Unfortunately.... ... You were a little too late.
Zero: Is that Dr. Weil?!

Dr. Weil: Hehehe..... This time, Omega is absolutely perfect. I can now manipulate all the Reploids on the planet, without using the Baby Elves, and make them do whatever I want! Hehehehe... Time to start, Omega. Now you will see, pitiful humans, what you get for banishing Dr. Weil! Taste the fear... Foolish Reploids, who banished me! Inscribe my name, upon this world... The name of your new ruler! That name is Dr. Weil. The entire world is in my hands.... I have the power to crush it between my fingers at any time!

Operator 2: Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah!
Ciel: No!
Soldier: Rrr.... Grrph...
Ciel: This can't be happening!
Soldier: A new world... A new order.... History is once again in motion...
Zero: Ciel! Back!
Ciel: Zero?!
Soldier: Inscribe it upon the world.... The name of our ruler... Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil!
X: Both of you, freeze!

Ciel: Argh!
X: It's okay. They're just unconscious. All I did was disable the power of the Dark Elf. But my current power can only protect those at this base.
Zero: Took you long enough, X. Where's Weil?
X: In Neo Arcadia's underground power system... "Sub Arcadia" ! Omega is there too, transmitting the power of the Dark Elf around the world.
Zero: Apparently...  X and I are the only ones who can move around freely. X. Tell us the coordinates for Sub Arcadia.
X: So you plan on fighting against Omega?
Zero: Yes. Why?
X: Nothing, I'm sure you'll be fine... Be careful, Zero.

Operator 1: I... I've verified the coordinates for Sub Arcadia on the transfer device.
Zero: Tranfer me.
Operator 1: Roger. All personnel, prepare for transfer.
Ciel: Zero.... Come back safely.....

Zero: Dr. Weil!
Dr. Weil: Heheheheheee.... How gallant you are, Zero. To play hero, all by yourself! All the Reploids in the entire world are now under my power. Humans are like pigs, dependent upon the Reploids for their very existence... You do not realize, don't you, that if I felt like it, I could wipe all humans out in the blink of an eye?

Weil: Crea! Prea! Do with this one as you please! I've got some pig squeals to enjoy. The squeals of indolent pigs, wasting their pitiful lives on idle pursuits. Would you like to know who rules this world?! Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah!
Crea: He's back! The bad Reploid!
Prea: He's back! The fake Reploid!
Crea: I'll rip you to pieces!
Prea: I'll tear you to shreds!

Crea: Prea, there's something wrong...
Prea: Yes Crea, there's something wrong....
Crea: I feel like I'm being stabbed with pins and needles...
Prea: I feel like I'm being smashed with clubs and hammers... Mi.... Meeeeeeeee!

Ciel: Zero, are you all right? I just received some new information from X. Come back to the Resistance Base.
Zero: Understood. Transfer me.

Ciel: Zero, it's great to see you back safe. X just sent us some new coordinates. Apparently, they indicate where Weil and Omega are. This may be the last battle... Come talk to me when you are ready.

Ciel: Zero... Please be careful...
Operator 2: Coordinate data obtained from Original X... .... Has been input completely.
Ciel: the coordinates lead to an abandoned research lab. According to our records, this is where Weil used to carry out his research. It's right next to the place where you were sleeping, Zero.
Zero: Weil and Omega are there, aren't they.
Ciel: Zero... Be careful...
Zero: I will. Operator... Is everything ready?
Operator 2: You can go at any time, Mr. Zero.
Operator: are you ready?

Ciel: Zerrroooo!

Deathtanz Mantisk: What's the use of century-old junk in this new world? I'll cut you down and send you off to the deadlands! Chikachikachika!

Deathtanz Mantisk: How could I, the newest and greatest, lose to a century-old piece of junk?! Impossible.... No, I don't want to die. I don't want to die! Chikachikaaaaa!

Hellbat Schilt: You sure are a boisterous lout. Knock quietly next time. Where are your manners? You have no right to live in this new world. So I'll see that you don't!

Hellbat Schilt: Kekeke.... You silly.... ... Inconsiderate barbarian! Your type won't survive in the new world that's coming! Kekeke.... Kekeeee!

Childre Inarabitta: You dunderhead! Lord Weil's ideals were set in motion a century ago! Who are you to complain now! Get with the times! Do you wanna get left behind?

Childre Inarabitta: *ooph!* You can hurry as fast as you want.... But you'll never catch up with a history that has already passed you by... You'll be trailing behind Lord Weil forever! *grimace* Arrrggh!

Blazin' Flizard: Yaaaaah! I love Lord Weil's new world! So hot! I won't let you get in the way! I'll turn you to ashes!

Blazin' Flizard: Yaah.... Hot.... So hot! I hope you writhe in pain, alone in the new world! Yaahaaah!

Tretista Kelverian: I am the guard dog of Hades! Lord Weil instructed me not to let you in. I'll bite you to chunks! Come and get it!

Tretista Kelverian: H-how did this happen? Why can't I bite you to chunks? Why do I hurt all over again? Ouch. Ouch. Ouuuuuch!!! Grrauwruurrrr!

Volteel Biblio: Hehehehe! So you're back! Back again, ready to be broken! Hehehe! I'll do it, I don't mind!

Volteel Biblio: Hehe.... He.... You broke me! But you won't be able to break Omega! I guarantee that! Heheheheheheeee! *groan*

Glacier Le Cactank: Hah! First thievery, and now unlawful entry! How outrageous! There is no mercy for those who disrupt the order! I sentence you... To death!

Glacier Le Cactank: What is this? You dare to defy my judgment?! Lord Weil.... Strike down this foolish one! Ugghhh!!!

Cubit Foxtar: What are you doing in a place like this, little boy? It's your bedtime.... You mustn't see the world that lies ahead, little boy. You mustn't survive to see it!

Cubit Foxtar: Arrgh.... No need to throw a temper tantrum... All your struggles will be in vain. That's right. You're no hero. And you're no God of Destruction, either. There's.... Nothing.... You... Can...... Do..... Arrrrrgh!

Weil: Hehehehe..... Having fun playing the hero, Zero? Hmmm?
Zero: You do understand, don't you, that I have no time for your petty games? So let's finish this for once and for all, shall we?
Weil: Hehehehe.... How pitiful. Of course, a Reploid like you would never understand. The joy of ruling all that you see.... Only a human could possibly understand!
Zero: A... Human?
Weil: That's right! I'm a bona fide human. The creator of Reploids.... A human being!
Zero: ...
Weil: The desire for power. The joy of making everything work for you. You have no way of experiencing this without a human brain. It's the ultimate joy! No mere Reploid could ever understand!
Zero: I bet most decent humans wouldn't unerstand, either. You look like just another Maverick, to me. All I gotta do is dispose of you like any other Maverick.
Weil: Hehehehe.... Good, good! An excellent speech, Zero! You must feel great, right?!
Omega: Oh, oh ho, Zeeerroo!
Weil: You were a fun guy, Zero! I'd like to play some more, but it's time we parted. I have some more fun surprises left in store for you.... Enjoy them to the last, Zero!

Omega: Grrr... Rarwrarr!
Weil: Hehehe.... Not bad, Zero. But Omega's true power is much greater than you've been led to expect. Go get him, Omega! Release the power of the Dark Elf!!!
Omega: GrrrrrrRRRRRAAWRR!!!

Zero: What is this place?
Zero: This is where I was sleeping...
Weil: Hehehehehe! Excellent, Zero! Your power is extra-ordinary, for a mere fake.
Zero: Fake?!
Weil: Hehehehe... You, the legendary Reploid? You fool! Those Resistance losers just decided to call the Reploid they found here "Zero" for some reason... You may be Zero, in a way, but you are still merely a copy. You're no legendary hero at all. You're just a reproduction!
Hehehehe... You thought you were a hero all along, didn't you! Never suspecting that you were a mere copy. What a joke! Omega himself is the one and only, original Zero! You're just a copy of him!
Zero: The original Zero.... Why is he your slave, then?
Weil: Hmph! He's a bloodthirsty God of Destruction, All I did was upgrade him to draw out all his power! All right, Omega... .... Or should I say "Original Zero" ! Time to wake this pitiful fake from a century-long dream!

Zero: You plan to... Reactivate Omega? *gulp!*
Dr. Weil: Hehehe.... Watch, but don't interfere. Don't forget... I hold the lives of all humans and Reploids in my hand!
Zero: Erk!
Harpuia: Zero! What are you doing?! Hurry, stand up!!!
Fefnir: Hey! I'm here to get a little payback, Omega!
Leviathan: Time to straighten the record!
Zero: You guys!
Harpuia: Weil is trying to bluff you... He can't do anything in his current state.
Weil: Argh! Dark Elf! Shut them up!
Dark Elf: Zeeeerroooo!
Omega: What is it, Dark Elf?!
X: Her... The Dark Elf's curse is fading...
Weil: Who's that! X?!
X: That's right, Weil. Just like a century ago.... I worked with Zero to defeat this Omega then... And we saved the world from your greedy clutches.
Zero: Just like... A century ago?
X: The defeated Omega is using your original body. That's all.... Your curreny body may be a copy... But your heart is the real thing. All right, now's the time. While the Dark Elf's power is weak. Time to finish what you started a century ago, Zero!
Weil: Zero, don't do it!!! That's your original body! Don't you feel any attachment?! Are you really prepared to spend the rest of your life in that cheap fake?!
X: You can do it. You know what's truly important. Go on, Zero!

Ciel: Ze... ro.... Zero... Wake up.... Zero......

X: Can you hear me, Zero? My energy is almost all spent. I can't... Stay in this world... Much longer. Zero.... I want to leave this world in your care. The threat Weil represents has not left this world. I want you... To protect humans and Reploids. Ze... Ro.... You can do it... You.... Can....

Ciel: Zero, wake up!
Ciel: Zero! Ah, what a relief! I was so worried about you...
Solider: Mr. Zero! You've regained consciousness! What a relief....
Solider: Hey! Everyone! Mr. Zero is awake! He's all right! Yahooo!!!
Zero: Where is this... The Resistance Base? Who could have....?
Dark Elf: Zerrroooo...
Zero: Dark Elf? Wait, no. You are....
Cerveau: She brought you back here.
Dark Elf: Ze... Ro...
Ciel: What a warm, gentle light....
Zero: Mother Elf... Has Weil's curse been broken?
Zero: Shouldn't we follow her?
Ciel: She's finally free. There's still Weil, but let's let her go in peace for now.

Ciel: X told me about you, Zero.
Zero: Really....
Ciel: I know you're not worried about a thing but...
Zero: ?
Ciel: Even if your body is a copy.... As long as your heart is your own, you are Zero. The one and only, Zero...

Zero: Ciel.... Thank you.
Ciel: Ze-Zero!
Zero: It's just me... I am.... Zero.

Computer flies:
Boot completed. Enter command.
Look something up
Transmission

Subject of interest?
Omega
Omega is a giant Reploid with the same energy sigature as the Dark Elf. Some say that Omega was involved in the Elf Wars. The records state that a century ago, Omega was ejected into Space... There is no other data available on Omega.
Dr. Weil
Dr. Weil used the Dark Elf a century ago, causing the Elf Wars. He was banished from Neo Arcadia. He is a scientist who excels at bringing dead Reploids back to life.
Dark Elf
Dark Elf is a Cyber-elf originally designed to end the Maverick Wars. X used her to bring a prompt end to the conflict. Afterward, she was stolen by Dr. Weil, subsequently causing the Elf Wars. There is no other data availbable on the Dark Elf.
Harpuia
The shrewd General Harpuia is on of the Four Guardians, and is a Reploid cloned from X's DNA. Filling the void left by the destruction of Copy X, he became leader of Neo Arcadia. He was rendered unconscious by an attack from Omega, and remains so today.
Menart
Menart is the coolest Reploid in the universe. He is the kindest, smartest, and most hard-working one of them all. ..... I do not recall entering this data into my system.... ..... Commencing shutdown.
Ciel
Ciel is a human girl with an empathic connection to Cyber-elves. Also, she is a highly talented scientist who has devoted herself to research on energies. She recently completed the Ciel System...