Full Metal Panic Novel Discussion

[SkoolRumble4Ya]

Thanks for the little explanation

[selilychidori]

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Guess I can't really leave this place then.:P

OK guys, though it's supposed to be released tomorrow, here're some rumours flowing around on Baidu and 2ch:

Spoiler:

1. Hints of Kurz is still alive from Wraith's words. (Which I don't think it's good though, let's see how it works out)
2. Tessa: "Guys, you're all fired."
3. Tessa vs that particular submarine dude from ADVMC. (pronounced as Sailor?)
4. Sousuke x Mao. (Don't ask me what that means, just written like that)
5. RIP Lieutenant Edward Zacks. (Repair crew of TDD)
6. Mr.Hg shows his face. Tends to be related with Mithril.
7. A certain new character is cute. (Kanji as 未良, don't know if it's typo, but unlikely)
8. AERIAL BATTLE. (Seriously, Gatoh really wants his novel to break into SRW)

Also some more stuff:
A certain person that all carea about seem to live.
Confirmed A NUMBER OF DEATHS on TDD.
There're only real battles in the last tens of pages.

Also some spoilers about a certain event in the 1st book, p.189:

Spoiler:

1. So even the enemy SHIPS got Lambda Driver now. GREAT. (And it's a modified LOS ANGLES CLASS SUBMARINE.)
2. Dannan. Is. About. To. SINK. While protecting their assault party towards Melida.
3. They only got 2 Torpedoes left, 2 Helis and 3 AS. Tessa calls for abandon ship.

And some from the 2nd book (don't ask how), p.254:

Spoiler:

1. In a church.
2. Chidori is HERE, along with Sousuke. They're in some sort of ceremony.
3. But without knowing why, TESSA is firing at them with her sub-machine gun. A 12.7mm FMJ penetrated his right arm. She seems to try KILLING the two.
(From HS: Now, if anyone know about a certain thing called Nice Boat......)

And because I still need to work tomorrow, so there won't be any on-time spoilers revealed. HOWEVER, once I'm off from work at night......

I knew her white gown was suspicious,..something is happening...wedding of wihspers?..i dunno....

crownation?
some weird goddess whispered moment?

WTF....omg...


either way, thank you Hunter!!!

Maybe Tessa is going like "fuk it, you two die..or we ALL die!" desperation-mode...

[Illsteir]

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Also some spoilers about a certain event in the 1st book, p.189:

Spoiler:

1. So even the enemy SHIPS got Lambda Driver now. GREAT. (And it's a modified LOS ANGLES CLASS SUBMARINE.)

Spoiler for .:

Meh. Not gonna happen. Tessa explained in ANOT that Lambda driver will only work if it's mounted in a machine capable of mimicking human movement - an Armslave.

[HunterSeeker]

Originally Posted by Illsteir

Spoiler for .:

Meh. Not gonna happen. Tessa explained in ANOT that Lambda driver will only work if it's mounted in a machine capable of mimicking human movement - an Armslave.

Yeah I know.

Spoiler:

But I can post the original notes anytime, and I won't make mistakes for the word "Lambda Driver" in Japanese. So yes, a SUBMARINE got a LDS somehow.

Currently at work, but there're some pics flowing around, I'll put those up at night.

[Illsteir]

That's interesting. I wonder how they made it work.
Maybe they got that tech from Sofia? I hope it's not a retcon.

[Azel]

Please don't shoot me, but I'm confused. Was part 1 released today (17th) or is it being released on the 20th? Seems there are conflicting reports.

[selilychidori]

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!


FULL METAL PANIC !? : Always, Stand By Me..Part 1.

has been released!!!


Rejoice in the name of fandom! for we have awaited this day!



let the choir sing...!

fumoffu fumofffu fumofffffuu! >.<

[Frostbitten]

And Sousuke is ready to save the day, once again. I can hardly wait to read the complete summary.

Spoiler for Picture from the novel:

[Illsteir]

HOLY SHIT!
I see 2 Boxer-II shot cannons, A Gatling gun that looks similar to that limited edition Robot Damshii equipment, and 2 machine guns on each side.
Sousuke is really going all out!
Edit: I wouldn't be surprised if there's a combat ready Bonta-kun underneath all that.

[HunterSeeker]

MAN, I'm at home and I'm about to post these, damn it.:P
Now before some more spoilers (which aren't too obvious for now) but we got some pics. Not in chrono scale.

Spoiler:

Nothing too special about this. For now.

Spoiler for I fucking know everyone will go berzerk about this......"OK, just for tonight.":

Spoiler:

Rumours said Chidori resisted in the last moment and Leo failed......for what? Guess.

Spoiler:

Words are that he/she is some recurring character in the Erigor.

Spoiler for now this is what I call FUCKING AWESOME:

Words are that it got 2x Boxer, 2x Assault Rifle, Small Gatling Gun x2, Missile x 12 and with its default equipment. Oh and the booster is a new one as well. AWESOME.
(So it's the one which helped to launch a aerial battle?)

Spoiler for remember this guy?:

Spoiler:

Words are that he's the one who're all behind this mess......but then, he is so calm that it seems he has all stuff in control.

Spoiler for RIP:

We salute you, Edward Zacks.

Spoiler for misc pics without explaination for now:

Stay tuned, news may come in any time.

Edit: Just got some more stuff from 2ch.

Spoiler for main points regarding this chapter:

1. Data handed from Miller
2. XL-3 (that big-ass booster)
3. Sousuke seems to know what AL's job. (From HS: What, Sousuke is now Shinji?)
4. "anta ha atasi jya nai" ("You are now me." Some Japanese fans regard this as the best part in the book)

Spoiler for death flags:

Some characters also raised their death flag, including (but so far not limited to) Clouseau, Mardukas and Yen. Edward is confirmed killed.

[Illsteir]

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Spoiler for now this is what I call FUCKING AWESOME:

Words are that it got 2x Boxer, 2x Assault Rifle, Small Gatling Gun x2, Missile x 12 and with its default equipment. Oh and the booster is a new one as well. AWESOME.
(So it's the one which helped to launch a aerial battle?)

Spoiler for .:

The standard Rapid Deployment Booster is meant for, errr, Rapid Deployment so they need to upgrade it in order to engage in an aerial battle. Plus the latches of the standard type isn't compatible with the ARX-8's torso.

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Spoiler for misc pics without explaination for now:

Spoiler for .:

Is she the cute new character?

[HunterSeeker]

Originally Posted by Illsteir

Spoiler for .:

The standard Rapid Deployment Booster is meant for, errr, Rapid Deployment so they need to upgrade it in order to engage in an aerial battle. Plus the latches of the standard type isn't compatible with the ARX-8's torso.

Spoiler for .:

Is she the cute new character?

Yeah, with all those bulky stuff AL got right now, he really needs one overhaul.
I don't have anything about the second pic, yet.

[Illsteir]

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Spoiler for .:

3. Sousuke seems to know what AL's job. (From HS: What, Sousuke is now Shinji?)

Spoiler for AL:

Aside form the ending, plot twists, action and deaths, this is one of the stuff I wanna know. What's Bunny's true reason for making AL aside from aiding ARX system's user.

[FeistyDreams]

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Spoiler for remember this guy?:

Spoiler:

Words are that he's the one who're all behind this mess......but then, he is so calm that it seems he has all stuff in control.

Spoiler:

Maybe he's so calm 'cause that's his son pointing the gun at him? He probably doesn't think his son could actually pull the trigger. Iunno though, just a random thought more than a real speculation.

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Spoiler for death flags:

Some characters also raised their death flag, including (but so far not limited to) Clouseau, Mardukas and Yen. Edward is confirmed killed.

Spoiler:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO *cries* Not Yan!!!! WHHHHHYYYY!?!?!? WHY GATOH WHYYYYYY!??!!?!?!? *sobs* Noooooooooooo...... I love Yan.....

THANK YOU!

[SkoolRumble4Ya]

Damn so many things happening. It sucks that I can't read Japanese.

[HunterSeeker]

I guess the forum needs a function to allow only members to view stuff since they never leave words after peeping.......Nevermind.

Spoiler for a particular plot device:

Seriously, it looks ugly in linearts.

[Illsteir]

I just remembered that the shotguns are pump-action types. How will he use those if both hands are holding one? Al's extra arms perhaps?

[HunterSeeker]

Originally Posted by Illsteir

I just remembered that the shotguns are pump-action types. How will he use those if both hands are holding one? Al's extra arms perhaps?

From the pic, looks unlikely. AL seems to be holding two ARs already......However, if we take into account of LDS activated, then it may result in that of TSR where he doesn't seem to do so.

Japanese wiki is also fast in updating new data regarding Laevatein's new toys.

Spoiler:

Guess what, this FA-ARX-8 Full Armour Laevatein (whoever watch Gundam series should understand) is used to breakthrough the defense like of helicopters and Behemoths......in order to make way for Melida. It succeeds.
And the idea comes from Edward. Again, RIP.

Additional arms
GEC-B 40mm AR: Indeed hold by AL's sub-arms.
20mm Gatling Cannon "Zeros" (crappy translation): Mounted on waist hardpoints, can be exchanged with M9 series. Can fire 100+ bullets in seconds.
XL-3 Emergency Folding Booster: Built from 2 XL-2s in order to send Laevatein there, with 12 AA Missile "Black Manba" (crappy translation) to combat air units. The flight position is pretty unstable however, and had caused problems of program mismatch with AL initially.

[Azel]

Originally Posted by HunterSeeker

Spoiler:

12 AA Missile "Black Manba" (crappy translation) to combat air units.

Spoiler:

Probably named after the Black Mamba, which is a poisonous African snake and apparently the fastest moving snake in the world.

[FeistyDreams]

If there aren't any full, clean scans by the time I get my copies of the books, I did buy an extra copy specifically for ripping apart and scanning. Hopefully there WILL be scans, though, so that I won't have to, 'cause I'd like to be able to give that copy to someone XD Buuut, its original purpose was to be ripped apart.

I just didn't realize how many people I might have to give it away to when I ordered my 5 copies.... o.O 2 gifts and a prize, one for me, and one to rip apart to scan. And yet, here I am now, wishing I ordered more copies. WTF is wrong with me!? XDDD