<TextBlock 1 w:36 h:3>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>So<Delay 15> this is the
Battling Arena."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 2 w:20 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Hmn!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 3 w:56 h:4>
Gate Keeper
"Beyond here is the
competitors' Gear storage
paddock.<New>
Sorry, but to prevent pilots
from cheating, unauthorized
entry is not permitted."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 4 w:50 h:4>
Supervisor
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Beyond here is the
competitors' Gear storage
paddock.<New>
To prevent cheating,
unauthorized entry is
prohibited. Please
keep back<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 5 w:56 h:4>
Supervisor
"The Battling Contest is now
in recess. I'm afraid I'll 
have to ask you to leave."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 6 w:52 h:4>
Informationist
"Nothing learned nothing 
gained. Ask and you shall
receive<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>perhaps.<New>
Anyway, 'Battler', what do
you need to know about the
Battling Contest?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 7 w:46 h:5>
Informationist
"What shall I explain?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    What's Battling?
    Basic controls
    I'm alright thanks!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 8 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"...<Delay 5>Fei, sir,<Delay 5> you haven't
registered your Gear yet.<Delay 30>
But I can explain the basic
controls if you like<Delay 5>...?<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 9 w:52 h:4>
Fei
"Battling control method?"<Delay 5>
    Please explain
    No thank you<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 10 w:36 h:4>
Informationist
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Oh<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>well<Delay 5>...<Delay 15>
Anything else you 
want to know?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 11 w:52 h:4>
Receptionist
"Today's Battling matches
have all finished. <Delay 15> Please
come again."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 12 w:64 h:1>
Received '2500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 13 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 14 w:44 h:1>
Received '800G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 15 w:64 h:1>
Received '2000G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 16 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 17 w:44 h:1>
Received '500G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 18 w:64 h:1>
Received '1500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 19 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 20 w:44 h:1>
Received '400G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 21 w:64 h:1>
Received '2500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 22 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 23 w:46 h:1>
Received '1000G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 24 w:64 h:1>
Received '2000G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 25 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 26 w:44 h:1>
Received '600G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 27 w:64 h:1>
Received '1500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 28 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 29 w:44 h:1>
Received '500G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 30 w:64 h:1>
Received '2500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 31 w:64 h:1>
Received '2000G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 32 w:64 h:1>
Received '1500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 33 w:64 h:1>
Received '1000G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 34 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 35 w:44 h:1>
Received '300G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 36 w:62 h:1>
Received '750G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 37 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 38 w:44 h:1>
Received '200G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 39 w:64 h:1>
Received '1000G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 40 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 41 w:44 h:1>
Received '400G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 42 w:62 h:1>
Received '750G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 43 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 44 w:44 h:1>
Received '300G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 45 w:64 h:1>
Received '1000G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 46 w:62 h:1>
Received '750G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 47 w:62 h:1>
Received '500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 48 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 49 w:44 h:1>
Received '200G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 50 w:62 h:1>
Received '300G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 51 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 52 w:44 h:1>
Received '100G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 53 w:62 h:1>
Received '500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 54 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 55 w:44 h:1>
Received '300G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 56 w:62 h:1>
Received '300G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 57 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Oh and Supervisor B will
pay you a special bonus.
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 58 w:44 h:1>
Received '200G' bonus!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 59 w:62 h:1>
Received '500G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 60 w:62 h:1>
Received '300G' in prize money!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 61 w:32 h:4>
Rue
"Are you ready?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Not yet!
    You bet!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 62 w:56 h:3>
Rue
"As I said before, there's
not much time,<Delay 5> so do hurry!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 63 w:42 h:3>
Rue
"Very well then<Delay 5>...<Delay 15>
Over there please<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 64 w:38 h:2>
Rue
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>It's that way!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 65 w:52 h:3>
Rue
"Beyond there is the Gear
paddock<Delay 5>...<Delay 5><New>
Not much time till the
first bout. You had better
hurry<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 66 w:54 h:3>
Subordinate
"If your preparations are
complete then talk to Rue."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 67 w:22 h:2>
Subordinate
"???"<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 68 w:62 h:2>
Subordinate
"Rue, ma'am, <Delay 5>what shall we do?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 69 w:26 h:2>
Subordinate
"Yes,<Delay 5> ma'am!"<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 70 w:54 h:4>
Subordinate
"There's not much time till
the first bout so please 
don't leave the arena."<Opcode 2 60><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 71 w:54 h:3>
Subordinate
"If your preparations are
complete then talk to Rue."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 72 w:22 h:2>
Subordinate
"???"<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 73 w:62 h:2>
Subordinate
"Rue, ma'am, <Delay 5>what shall we do?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 74 w:26 h:2>
Subordinate
"Yes,<Delay 5> ma'am!"<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 75 w:54 h:4>
Subordinate
"There's not much time till
the first bout so please 
dont't leave the arena."<Opcode 2 60><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 76 w:56 h:4>
Hammer
"I'm a mechanic, <Delay 5>so I took
the liberty to set up shop
here for a while.<New>
Let's not waste time, <Delay 5>bro,<Delay 10>
care to to make a purchase?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Not now!
    'spose I have to.<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 77 w:50 h:4>
Hammer
"Oh yeah, <Delay 5>and while I'm 
here I deal in Gear parts
instead of accessories."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 78 w:42 h:4>
Hammer
"Yeah! <Delay 5>That's my bro!<Delay 10>
You're too kind man!
Much appreciated!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 79 w:52 h:4>
Hammer
"What you be needin' bro?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Hammer's items
    Hammer's Gear parts<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 80 w:52 h:4>
Hammer
"The procedures were quite
sudden so the approval for<New>
servicing Gear parts won't
make it in time for the 
first bouts.<New>
Oh and bro, you haven't 
been allocated a Gear yet.
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>I wonder what Gear they
will give you<Delay 5>...?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 81 w:54 h:4>
Hammer
"Thanks bro, but how about
buying something else apart
from items?<New>
It'll help Hammer out too!<Delay 30>
<Opcode 1 255>    Enough already!
    Hammer's items
    Hammer's Gear Parts<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 82 w:52 h:4>
Hammer
"OK, <Delay 5>now for the Battling.
Do your best, <Delay 5>bro!<Delay 15>
For Hammer's future t<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 83 w:4 h:1>
!?<Opcode 2 15><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 84 w:24 h:2>
<Opcode 1 255>Hammer
"Forget it!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 85 w:52 h:4>
Hammer
"The procedures were quite
sudden so the approval for<New>
servicing Gear parts won't
make it in time for the 
first bouts.<New>
Oh and bro, you haven't 
been allocated a Gear yet.
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>I wonder what Gear they
will provide you with<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 86 w:54 h:4>
Hammer
"Thanks bro, but how about
buying something else apart
from Gear parts?<New>
It'll help Hammer out too!<Delay 30>
<Opcode 1 255>    Enough already!
    Hammer's items
    Hammer's Gear Parts<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 87 w:52 h:4>
Hammer
"OK, <Delay 5>now for the Battling.
Do your best, <Delay 5>bro.!<Delay 15>
For Hammer's future t<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 88 w:4 h:1>
!?<Opcode 2 15><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 89 w:24 h:2>
<Opcode 1 255>Hammer
"Forget it!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 90 w:52 h:4>
Hammer
"The procedures were quite
sudden so the approval for<New>
servicing Gear parts won't
make it in time for the
first bouts.<New>
Oh and bro, you haven't
been allocated a Gear yet.
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>I wonder what Gear they
will provide you with<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 91 w:40 h:3>
Citan
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Or the reception
area to be exact."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 92 w:54 h:5>
Receptionist
"This year's Imperial Games
are held over 5 days. The
first 3 days are decided 
with a 2 match victory<Delay 5>...<New>
The qualifiers go on to
compete in the second and
third days' bouts<Delay 5>...<New>
Those who win 3 battles in
the semi-final bouts on the
fourth day, qualify for the
last-day's Finals League."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 93 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"By the way, Fei, sir, your
opponents in today's matches
are<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Leonardo Sniper in the
first bout<Delay 5>...<New>
and if you win against him 
then for the second bout you
fight<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Heinrich Clive."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 94 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"Your entry has already been
made. <Delay 15>Please follow the
supervisor's instructions to
compete in your first bout."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 95 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"Due to sudden mechanical
trouble, your competitor for
yesterday, Leonardo Sniper,
has had to drop out<Delay 5>...<New>
Heinrich Clive has also had
mechanical problems and has
pulled out. <Delay 15>This means you,
Fei, win by default and can
compete in day 2's bouts!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 96 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"If you win 2 matches today,
the second day of the games,
you can progress on to the
third set of bouts.<New>
Do you want to enter the 
bouts for day two?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    Let me Enter!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 97 w:56 h:4>
Receptionist
"It's the last bout for day
two. Win this to qualify for
day three's bouts.<New>
Do you want to enter the 
day's final bout?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    Go for it!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 98 w:52 h:5>
Receptionist
"Today is the third day of
the games. Win 2 bouts and
you qualify for tomorrow's
semi-finals.<New>
Do you want to enter day
three's bouts?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    Let me at'em!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 99 w:54 h:4>
Receptionist
"It's the last bout for day
three. Win this to qualify
for tomorrow's semi-finals.<New>
Do you wish to enter the
day's final bout?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    Let's do it!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 100 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"Today's the semi-finals.
Win 3 matches to qualify
for the Finals League.<New>
Do you want to enter the
semi-finals?<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    Give it a try<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 101 w:54 h:4>
Receptionist
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>2 matches to win before
you qualify for tomorrow's
Finals League."<New>
Enter the second bout of 
the semi-finals?<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    I'll enter!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 102 w:52 h:4>
Receptionist
"It's the last bout of the
day! Win this to qualify
for the Finals League!<New>
Do you want to enter the
day's final bout?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    'course I'll enter!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 103 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"Today's the last day of the
games...The Finals League!
You get to challenge...<Delay 5>
 Ricardo Banderas !!! "<New>
Do you desire to enter the
Finals League?<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Don't enter
    Let me at him!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 104 w:54 h:4>
Receptionist
"I have confirmed the entry
of pilot 'Fei'. <Delay 15>
One moment please<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 105 w:46 h:4>
The Gear '<Weltall>'
has been sent to
the storage paddock.
Standby for boarding!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 106 w:56 h:2>
Pilot Fei, please proceed to
the competitor's paddock!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 107 w:54 h:4>
Informationist
"Okeydokey!<Delay 15>
Well then, I'll now explain
a bit about 'Battling'."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 108 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"Battling is the sport of
fighting one-on-one with
Gears and is held in the
Imperial capital's arena.<New>
The rules of the sport are
simple - fight until one or
the other breaks down.<Delay 10>
In other words, just bash
your rival to pieces!<New>
But you don't have to fight
till you trash your Gear.<Delay 5>
You are allowed to give up
during a match...so if you
can't win<Delay 10>...<Delay 5>well, you know!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 109 w:44 h:4>
Informationist
"Well that's the rough
explanation<Delay 5>...I guess.<Delay 30>
Did you get the drift?<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 110 w:50 h:4>
Fei
"Well, errh<Delay 5>..."<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Sure, no problem!
    Sorry I don't get it!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 111 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"The next thing to do is to
gain experience by actually
Battling. <Delay 15>The key is to
get used to the controls!<New>
But<Delay 5> perhaps jumping straight
into an actual battle is too
much for you?<Delay 15> Well then,<Delay 5> why
not try our 'practice mode'
for help with the controls?<New>
This is a simulation mode
where you can practice the
basic control methods.<Delay 15>
We recommend that beginners
should train here first!<New>
Also, there is a 'tutorial
mode' that provides easy 
lessons, from the basic 
controls through to an 
explanation of the screen."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 112 w:54 h:3>
Informationist
"Is there anything else you
want to ask about?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 113 w:58 h:4>
Informationist
"Huh?<Delay 5> You didn't understand?<Delay 10>
That's strange! Well, once
again from the beginning...<New>
(Gee and I thought this guy
had it in him?<Delay 5> ...Obviously I
was wrong...<Delay 5> Is his head OK?)<Delay 10>
Anyway, listen closely now!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 114 w:58 h:7>
Informationist
"Right, the basic controls!
Well,<Delay 5> what do you want to do?<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Ask about button controls
    Tutorial Mode
    Practice Mode
    Ask about something else<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 115 w:54 h:4>
Informationist
"Okay, the button controls.
I'll explain each button's
functions accordingly...<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 116 w:54 h:4>
Informationist
"Well, I'll now explain the
basic control methods using
the actual screen."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 117 w:56 h:3>
Informationist
"So, <Delay 10>you want to try out the
actual controls, huh..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 118 w:52 h:4>
Informationist
"Oh,<Delay 5> well<Delay 5>...have your way!<Delay 15>
What else do you want to
enquire about?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 119 w:50 h:8>
"Which button do you need
an explanation of?<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Directional button
    <X> button
    <S> button
    <T> button
    <C> button
    Next page<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 120 w:50 h:7>
"Which shall I explain to
you about?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    L1 button
    R1 button
    Start button
    Back to first page
    End explanation<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 121 w:52 h:4>
Informationist
"Oh<Delay 5>...had enough already?
Anything else you need to
know?<Delay 15> Don't be afraid now!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 122 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"<Delay 5>...Oh,<Delay 5> is that how it is?<Delay 10>
Well,<Delay 5> is there anything else
you want to inquire about?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 123 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"O.K.,<Delay 5> about the Directional
button...<Delay 15>assuming that your
opponent is on your right
(from your viewpoint) then:<New>
<=> UP moves your Gear back
 away from the screen.<Delay 45>
<=> DOWN moves your Gear in
 towards the screen.<New>
<=> RIGHT moves your Gear
 towards your opponent.<Delay 45>
<=> LEFT moves your Gear
 away from your opponent.<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 124 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"Lastly, when you're close
to your opponent, pressing
LEFT invokes a special move
momentary back acceleration!<New>
This momentarily distances
you from your opponent (or
allows you to 'run away')!<Delay 30>
Just remember the opposite
direction to your opponent.<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 125 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"That's it in a nutshell!<Delay 30>
It's probably easier to get
the idea by actually trying
your hand at the controls!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 126 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The <X> button is ATTACK.<Delay 15>
(There are 3 attack buttons
and <X> is one of them.)<New>
It changes from Gear to Gear
but is mainly meant for
close combat.<Delay 15> And you're not
limited to just one blow.<New>
By combining the <X> and <S>
buttons you are able to make
a chain of attacks up to
three long!<New>
All together there are 14
such combinations that you
can use!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 127 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The <S> button is ATTACK.<Delay 15>
(There are 3 attack buttons
and <S> is one of them.)<New>
It differs from Gear to Gear
but is mainly utilized for
close combat.<Delay 15> And you're not
limited to just one blow.<New>
By combining the <X> and <S>
buttons you are able to make
a chain of attacks up to
three in length!<New>
All together there are 14
such combinations that you
can try out!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 128 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The <T> button is for JUMP!<Delay 5>
Your movement controls are
the same during jumps.<New>
Also, you are able to attack
with the <X> and <S> buttons
during jumps!<New>
Oh, and it's alright to use
the R1 button to make Ether
Bullet attacks too!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 129 w:53 h:4>
Informationist
"The <C> button is for DASH.<Delay 10>
Your movement controls are
the same as usual.<New>
The only thing is that you
cannot continue running
indefinitely."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 130 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"For more details, try
the 'Tutorial Mode', where
you'll get an explanation 
from a different official."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 131 w:56 h:6>
Informationist
"Attacking isn't everything!<Delay 10>
Although it is said that 
'offense is the best form
of defense', at times it is
important to defend oneself.<New>
That's why we have the L1 
button to GUARD you! <Delay 15> But,<Delay 5> 
it doesn't prevent all of 
the damage so be careful!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 132 w:58 h:5>
Informationist
"The R1 button launches a 
special attack called 'Ether 
Bullet'.<Delay 15> It's good for long
range attacks on your foe!<New>
'Ether Bullets' have homing
ability so you may tend to
rely on them, but you might
regret it if you use them 
too much! Do be careful!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 133 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"For more details, try our 
'Tutorial Mode', where you
will get an explanation from
a different official."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 134 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The Start button will
permit you to pause the
battle.<New>
At this time, you may select
the 'GIVE UP' option if you 
think you won't win."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 135 w:46 h:5>
Informationist
"What shall I explain?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Battling
    Basic controls
    I'm alright thanks!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 136 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"...<Delay 5>Fei, sir,<Delay 5> you haven't
registered your Gear yet.<Delay 30>
But I can explain the basic
controls if you like...?<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 137 w:52 h:4>
Fei
"Battling control method?"<Delay 5>
    Please explain
    No need, thanks<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 138 w:52 h:4>
Informationist
"Oh,<Delay 5> well<Delay 5>...have your way!<Delay 15>
What else do you want to
enquire about?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 139 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"Yes,<Delay 5> I thought you wouldn't
have any problems! <Delay 10>Anyway,<Delay 5>
give it your best shot, now!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 140 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"...<Delay 5>You finally made it to
the Battling Finals League!
Come'on now! You can do it!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 141 w:54 h:3>
Informationist
"Only a little way to go to
the Battling Finals League!<New>
With your ability, you just
might become 'Battling
Champion'! Good Luck!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 142 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"<Delay 5>...Are you sure you don't
need to hear what I've got
to say?<Delay 30> If you have trouble
don't blame it on me!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 143 w:46 h:5>
Informationist
"What shall I explain?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Battling
    Basic controls
    I'm alright thanks!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 144 w:56 h:4>
Receptionist
"Here's the prize money paid
to winners of a Battling 
bout. It's well earned!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 145 w:54 h:4>
Rico's Henchman
"Hey, your machine has been
rigged! I'm gonna tell the
Committee on you!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 146 w:56 h:5>
Rico's Henchman
"Yeah, he's definitely had
his Gear equipped with parts
that are in violation of the
rules, or somethin'!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 147 w:22 h:2>
Rico
"Shut up!!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 148 w:56 h:3>
Rico
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Don't embarrass me any
further<Delay 5>...<New>
How could such special parts
exist in the Imperial
capital anyway!?<New>
Especially since you can't
leave the Imperial Capital 
with these collars on!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 149 w:32 h:3>
Rico's Henchman
"B,b,but<Delay 15>,
Rico<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>then...!?<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 150 w:50 h:3>
Rico
"I thought I told you to 
stop! <Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Keep quiet!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 151 w:46 h:4>
Hammer
"That's right!<Delay 5>
It's impossible!<New>
Bro won on his
own strength!<Delay 15>
Stop trying to trump up
false accusations!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 152 w:30 h:2>
Rico's Henchman
"Uh<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>bro<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 153 w:50 h:2>
Fei
"Enough already, Hammer!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 154 w:52 h:4>
Fei
"I won because of luck... 
and because I had a good 
teacher!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 155 w:56 h:4>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...Also the wound to your 
arm hasn't completely healed
yet, has it?<New>
If it wasn't for that wound
I am sure you would have
won instead..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 156 w:56 h:4>
Rico
"Defeat is defeat... 
My wound is no excuse. The
Battling Champion is<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>you!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 157 w:24 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>. "<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 158 w:54 h:4>
Rico
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Well,<Delay 5> I have something 
I must see to. I'll be off
now."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 159 w:44 h:3>
Rico's Henchman
"Champ! <Delay 5>Wait up!<Delay 15>
Let us go with you<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 160 w:56 h:4>
Rico
"I am no longer the champ!
You guys will just get in my
way! <Delay 15>Don't follow me!<Delay 5> OK!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 161 w:56 h:2>
Rico's Henchman
"In your way...? But Champ!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 162 w:30 h:2>
Rico's Henchman
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Ri-co--!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 163 w:54 h:5>
Hammer
"This means I am acquitted!<Delay 5>
I am cleared!<Delay 15> 
Oh, <Delay 5>how the free world
outside beckons us!"<Opcode 2 120><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 164 w:46 h:4>
Rico
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Don't give me that!<Delay 15>
Your strength<Delay 5>...?<Delay 5>
Is that your attitude?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 165 w:24 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>. "<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 166 w:56 h:3>
Rico
"C'mon, fight me again!<New>
You seemed a lot stronger
in the sewers!
Show me your true strength!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 167 w:48 h:3>
Rico
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Don't give me that!<Delay 15>
What are you scared of?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 168 w:24 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>.<Delay 2>. "<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 169 w:56 h:3>
Rico
"C'mon man, fight me again!<New>
You seemed a lot stronger
in those sewers!
Show me your true strength!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 170 w:50 h:4>
Hammer
"Yo, Bro<~>!<Delay 15>
You forgot your mechanic!<Delay 15>
Wait up a little!"<Opcode 2 75><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 171 w:52 h:4>
Rue
"Welcome to the Battling
Arena<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>
Fei, Sir<Delay 5>...<New>
Several days ago you were
adamant about not piloting
Gears<Delay 5>...<New>
Has something happened in 
the last few days to make
you change your mind in
such a large way?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 172 w:56 h:4>
Fei
"Well, I have my reasons.<Delay 15>
For starters, you can't say 
prison life is that easy."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 173 w:54 h:3>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>And then there's the 
matter of personal safety!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 174 w:54 h:4>
Fei
"Living the rest of my life
with sewer monsters is not 
that bad<Delay 5>...<New>
it's just, <Delay 5>well,
<Delay 5>...there are many factors."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 175 w:56 h:3>
Fei
"Then there's this collar!<Delay 15>
It gets in the way so much!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 176 w:34 h:2>
Rue
"Your collar<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 177 w:56 h:3>
Rue
"Hahahmm<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>
You're amusing!<New>
Are you intending to aim for
victory despite it being 
your first try at Battling?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 178 w:42 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Is that strange?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 179 w:54 h:4>
Rue
"No, no! Not the least...<Delay 15>
Please excuse me!<New>
You seem to have quite some
confidence in fighting with
Gears...<Delay 5>
I'm looking forward to<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 180 w:4 h:1>
!?<Opcode 2 15><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 181 w:54 h:3>
Rue
"Oops<Delay 15>...<Delay 5>excuse me!<Delay 15><New>
Well, I guess I'll show you
the way to the paddocks.
We don't have much time<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 182 w:36 h:2>
Fei
"The paddocks<Delay 5>...?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 183 w:54 h:4>
Rue
"What, you're thinking that
you're going to fight with
flesh and blood?<New>
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Hahahmm, not that I 
wouldn't mind seeing it, 
but<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 184 w:54 h:4>
Rue
"We told you before that
the committee would prepare
a machine for you<Delay 5>...<Delay 15><New>
What did you forget?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 185 w:54 h:4>
Fei
"Oh, <Delay 5>err<Delay 5>...<Delay 15>
The Gear I'm going to pilot
will be, <Delay 5>err<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 186 w:38 h:3>
Rue
"Well, come on now.
Walk this way..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 187 w:48 h:4>
Citan
"Hold on! We are not
ready yet<Delay 5>...<Delay 5> Can you
spare us a little time?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 188 w:56 h:4>
Rue
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Understood. <Delay 15>But we don't
have much time to spare, so
please hurry up now<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 189 w:56 h:5>
Rue
"Report to the officials.<Delay 15>
Pilot confirmation complete.
Suggest first bout opponent
to be the black Gear..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 190 w:56 h:4>
Hammer
"You finished the day's
Battling safely, hey, bro?<New>
Why not return to your
quarters and rest up a bit?<New>
Or you could buy something!"<Delay 15>
    Hammer's items
    Hammer's Gear parts
    I'm alright for now!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 191 w:56 h:4>
Hammer
"Hey hey!<Delay 5> Thanks again man!<Delay 15>
That warms me pockets! <Delay 10>So...<Delay 5>
are you heading back now?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 192 w:56 h:4>
Hammer
"Hey hey!<Delay 5> Thanks again man!<Delay 15>
That warms me pockets! <Delay 10>So...<Delay 5>
are you heading back now?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 193 w:56 h:3>
Hammer
"Well then, no use
hanging around.<New>
We'd better head
back to our lodgings as 
early as possible.<New>
After all that exercise,
the best thing for you
is to go beddy-byes!<New>
You had better
sleep off the day's fatigue,
cause tommorow's a big day!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 194 w:54 h:4>
Hammer
"Bro,<Delay 5> you did it! You won!
You're the Battling Champ!
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>or, close enough anyway!<New>
Victory is in reach! If you
just win tomorrow's Finals
League we'll have our names
cleared and be released!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 195 w:54 h:4>
Fei
"But Hammer,<Delay 5> you know my 
opponent is no pushover!<Delay 5>
His power is incredible<Delay 5>...<New>
He's been Battling Champion
for three years straight!
Beating him's going to be
no easy task<Delay 5>...<New>
Up till today I've managed
to win somehow,<Delay 5> but
tomorrow is another matter!<Delay 5>
I doubt that I will win."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 196 w:54 h:4>
Hammer
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>If that's your attitude
you'll lose even if you
could've won!<New>
Come on bro,<Delay 5>
show some fighting spirit!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 197 w:52 h:4>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Hahaha,<Delay 15> I didn't think
you'd be the type to say
something like that!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 198 w:52 h:4>
Fei
"You're right!<Delay 5>
I'll never win with these
pre-battle blues.<New>
Thanks Hammer!<Delay 15>
Well then,<Delay 5> let's head back
to our lodgings now."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 199 w:56 h:4>
Hammer
"I'd like to be able to say
'no problem', but tomorrow's
Finals League is important!<New>
Don't you think you should
take care in servicing and
customizing your Gear?
Our fates depend on it!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 200 w:52 h:4>
Fei
"...Gear servicing, heh?
Leaving it just to one
mechanic worries me a bit.<New>
I'll ask the doc to give
us a hand also!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 201 w:54 h:3>
Hammer
"A bit of a worry!?<New>
That's not so Bro! <Delay 15>
This here mechanic is doing
the best he can, y'know!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 202 w:54 h:4>
Fei
"I didn't mean it that way,
so don't get all upset now,
Hammer!<New>
Anyway, <Delay 5>let's go back to 
our barracks and call the 
doc, shall we!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 203 w:56 h:4>
Hammer
"Wait! <Delay 15>Don't you think you 
should save your Battling
record in the 'Memory Cube'!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 204 w:46 h:2>
Fei
"I suppose I should..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 205 w:54 h:4>
Hammer
"Oh and bro!<Delay 15> You did save
your Battling record in the
'Memory Cube' didn't you?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 206 w:36 h:2>
Receptionist
"Match forfeited!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 207 w:46 h:3>
Receptionist
"Hmm, not a bad battle!
Keep up the good work!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 208 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"Wow, you're sooo strooong!
Boy, was he ever outmatched!
Ooh, I get pins and needles
at your overwhelming power!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 209 w:52 h:4>
Receptionist
"So this is what they mean
by 'taking great risks'?
Well done on a close win!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 210 w:56 h:4>
Receptionist
"Too bad, you lose! It was
not due to any obvious flaw,
so you might win next time.<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 211 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"I'll give you some advice!<Delay 15>
You're not limited to just
the <X> and <S> button's
physical attacks!<New>
There is another attack work
called 'Ether Bullets' that
are useful on distant foes.<Delay 15>
They are simple to use,<Delay 5> just
press the 'R1 button',<Delay 5> OK!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 212 w:54 h:4>
Receptionist
"Right, just remember to
press the 'R1 button' to
shoot 'Ether Bullets'!<New>
This will increase your
chances of winning for 
sure!<Delay 30> (...or so we hope!?)"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 213 w:48 h:3>
Receptionist
"Attacking while jumping
is awesome! Master it!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 214 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"One weakness that I can see
from watching your bout is
that you seem to use your
'Ether Bullets' too much.<New>
You should better understand
the nature of the attack...
'Ether Bullets' raise your
'Heat Gauge (H.G.)' by quite
a large percentage.<New>
Three shots will easily send
your H.G. to the MAX 
condition. If you continue 
to attack in that condition,
your machine overheats.<New>
The excess heat begins to
cause damage, so if you
don't take care, your HP
will fall to zero before
you realize it!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 215 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"The heat accumulated by
your Gear is shown in the
on-screen H.G..<New>
Manage your heat during
battle with the aid of 
this H.G.. Oh, and don't
forget to stay cool now!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 216 w:56 h:6>
Receptionist
"The main cause of your loss
is this: your over-reliance
on 'Dash' movement! Simply
put, you run round too much!<New>
Dashing about may be a good
strategy but you'll notice
that the 'Heat Gauge (H.G.)'
which shows your Gear's heat
level, climbs much faster!<New>
You can continue to DASH
even after your H.G. reaches
the MAX condition, but as 
your Gear overheats more and
more, it will cause damage!<Close>
If you don't take care, then
your H.P. will fall to zero,
and before you know it, you
will lose the use of both
'Dash' and 'Ether Bullets'!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 217 w:50 h:4>
Receptionist
"The heat accumulated by
your Gear is shown in the
on-screen H.G..<New>
Manage your heat during
battle with the aid of 
this H.G.. Oh, and don't
forget to keep cool now!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 218 w:54 h:4>
Receptionist
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>You do realize why you
lost don't you?<Delay 15> If not then
I'll tell you if you want!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 219 w:56 h:4>
Receptionist
"Want to know why you lost?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    No I don't!
    Of course I do!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 220 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"There are two reasons for
your loss. First, your over-
reliance on the 'R1 button'
to shoot 'Ether bullets'.<New>
'Ether Bullets' are useful
when your foe is far away,
but using them too much will
cause problems with your own
Gear's heat level!<New>
Second is your over-use of
'Dash movement'. The use of
either of these when your
'Heat Gauge' is at MAX will
cause your Gear to overheat!<New>
Whilever your overheating,
you will be taking damage,
so if you're not careful,
before you know it, your 
H.P. will fall to zero!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 221 w:52 h:4>
Receptionist
"The point is the over-use
of either ability is bad 
for your Gear!<New>
"The heat accumulated by
your Gear is shown in the
on-screen 'Heat Gauge'.<New>
Refer to this Heat Gauge
(H.G.) to help you manage
your heat during battle.
'Keep your cool'!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 222 w:56 h:4>
Receptionist
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Knowing the reasons for
your defeat will help you to
fight better next time!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 223 w:52 h:4>
Receptionist
"Obviously the Gears were
unevenly matched...!
Or was it the pilots?<New>
Sorry to say this to you, 
but either-way, your not 
much of an opponent!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 224 w:56 h:4>
Receptionist
"Practice makes perfect! 
We recommend our 'Practice 
Mode' to you. Try it today!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 225 w:42 h:4>
Receptionist
"So near yet so far! 
Too bad!
You almost had him!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 226 w:54 h:5>
Receptionist
"That was a good match! 
Either of you could have 
easily won! Now try harder 
to win on the rebound!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 227 w:56 h:5>
Receptionist
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Are you a pacifist?
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Or don't know how to 
control a Gear?<New>
You need to know the basic
controls, so perhaps you 
should try out our Practice 
Mode! Speak to the girl at 
the counter next to me."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 228 w:54 h:5>
Receptionist
"You can't just do nothing
and expect to win!
You need to practice first 
to get the hang of it!"<Close><Close><End of Block>
