Dr. Saotome: "Shinn. Be careful in this area. The cargo launcher and the adjoining areas of Grid 086 is PCA territory, not RaD's. I have a general idea of what weaponry the PCA uses but the exact details and locations are uncertain."

Shinn: "Anything you can give me is appreciated, old man. I'll handle the rest."

Dr. Saotome: "Now don't rush out, my boy. Elevator door's opening. This next area has PCA laser satellites watching. Your AC's camera can see their targeting laser and will give you a warning when they're about to fire. Aside from that, just a few drone defenses. No need to worry about killing anyone out here. Aside from yourself, I mean."

Shinn: "I see the targeting lasers. Hmmm. Yosh!"

Dr. Saotome: "Good idea going through the maintenance area. Dealing with any drones is a lot better than the laser satellites."

Shinn: "By drones, you mean these, doc? Their lasers aren't too damaging but there are a fair few."

Dr. Saotome: "AM06: WATCHER. These drones are deployed in groups to make up for their fragile defenses. Their lasers aren't much of a threat but the biggest threat is their kamikaze attacks which can really damage your AC. The drones are packed full of explosive materials, so don't let them fall on you even after you've downed them."

Shinn: "I'm about to exit. Now those are a lot of laser targetters."

Dr. Saotome: "It's a long way, but there's a way you can avoid most of these lasers. Head underneath the bridge. There are some narrow ledges you can land on before making it the rest of the way."

Shinn: "Sounds too troublesome. Sorry doc, but I'm doing it my way. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Dr. Saotome: "WAIT! SHINN! You can't fly out in the open like that! ....WWhat.....They couldn't hit him?"

Shinn: "Too easy! This AC you made is pretty good, doc! Definitely doesn't shame the Destiny Gundam. A little small, but honestly I'd be scared of anyone riding an AC like this."

Dr. Saotome: "Don't sell yourself short, my boy. Your skills are truly something well beyond a normal human. There are many coordinators on your world. But there is only one Shinn Asuka, one Athrun Zala and one Kira Yamato who blazed through the stars."

Shinn: "Give me a break, old man. That's really embarrassing."

Dr. Saotome: "There's the cargo launcher. Clean up the place and I'll operate it."

Shinn: "Whoa, that last WATCHER blew up real good!"

Dr. Saotome: "Walter was kind enough to point us to an abandoned factory we can use as a base on the Central Ice Field. It's a bit far from where your friend's base is. But it's probably safer that way for both of you. Wait just a moment. The Supply Sherpa I sent you should be arriving. Aside from ammo and nano repair kits, I've packed food and water that should last a week. Just don't waste any."

Shinn: "Got it. It's landing now."

Dr. Saotome: "The good news is, with the corps also making their way to the Ice Field, we'll be able to use their transports to traverse between there and back to the Bellius continent if we need, provided we do some jobs for them."

Shinn: "Why would we, though? If the Coral we want is in the Central Ice Field, there's no need for Kira or me to go back."

Dr. Saotome: "I suppose that's true. Ok, I'm in...Accessing cargo launch controls. Now, access the control panel of the cargo container close to you, my boy. I've marked it on your HUD."

Cinder Carla: "Hey, Saotome and 'boy' of Saotome. You two read me?"

Dr. Saotome: "What is it, old lady?"

Cinder Carla: "There's something I might have forgotten to mention. The PCA seems to have gotten hold of some Institute weaponry. The tourist managed to take out a Cweapon the other day right where you currently are."

Dr. Saotome: "Which one?"

Cinder Carla: "A Sea Spider."

Dr. Saotome: "IA13: SEA SPIDER. A Coralbased automaton created by a bunch of mad scientists and sinners. This is just great..."

Shinn: "Hey, you two! What are you talking about? Why the dark looks on your faces if Kira has already taken it out?"

Cinder Carla: "There used to be more than one... A lot more."

Dr. Saotome: "And let's hope the one that's above you is the last surviving specimen, my boy."

Shinn: "Geh!? Warn me earlier!"

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Cinder Carla: "Just look at him go. He's as good as the tourist."

Dr. Saotome: "It's like I said, for both of our sakes don't make an enemy out of him. And the same goes for that boy with Walter. It doesn't matter how old we are now, but I can't bear to carry anymore sins."

Cinder Carla: "I got it. But this is very bad. First the tourist gets attacked by Institute machines in the desert in the Bellius region. Then the PCA sends in enforcement and special forces squads for an inspection. Then, there was what you found at the BAWS Arsenal. And now, a second Sea Spider."

Dr. Saotome: "Too many things from the past survived. Those boys deserve a better life. And...we deserve to die...."