| Drake's Dilemma | |
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| Mission Info | |
| Difficulty | **** |
| Term(s) | Destroy the two Black Cannons |
| Weather | Clear |
| Fog of War | Yes |
| Commanding Officers | |
| CO 1 | Drake |
| Green Earth, Player | |
| CO 2 | Kanbei |
| Yellow Comet, Player | |
| CO 3 | Hawke |
| Black Hole, Enemy | |
Drake's Dilemma is the (?) mission of the Green Earth Campaign.
Dialogue[]
Drake: Drake is swept up in Hawke's assault. Will he survive?
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Hawke: What are the enemy troops doing?
BHSldier: They appear to be gathering on a small island on the inland sea.
Hawke: And our troops have surrounded the sea?
BHSldier: Yes, sir. A complete wall encircles them. All that remains is to destroy them unit by unit with the Black Cannon.
Hawke: It's too early to relax. Much could happen before they are annihilated. Tell the troops to keep on their toes.
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Drake: Enemy troops everywhere. I've got to find a way to turn the tides, or we'll all be swept away. Should I weather that cannon's fire in the reefs or transport troops to the HQ with landers?
GESldier: Commander! Incoming call from Commander Eagle!
Drake: From Eagle? Patch him through.
Eagle: Drake, are you OK?
Drake: Eagle? We've hit a patch of rough sea here. The enemy's surrounded us. We've got to find a way to save the troops...
Eagle: Hold on. I've got some good news for you.
Drake: What is it?
Eagle: I've received a communique from Yellow Comet. They've sent reinforcements! And that's not all. They're being led by the emperor himself, Kanbei!
Drake: That IS good news! OK, I'll launch a counteroffensive timed with Kanbei's attack.
Eagle: You'll be aiming to take out those 2 Black Cannons, right?
Drake: Yep. We can mop up the rest of the enemy once that's done.
Eagle: Understood. I'll request that Kanbei's troops target the Black Cannons, too.
Drake: Thanks, Eagle. You have this old sailor's gratitude.
Eagle: Save it for the victory celebration. Good luck to you, Drake.
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YCSldier: Commander. Black Hole appears to have the inland sea surrounded.
Kanbei: What do we know of Green Earth's Commander Drake?
YCSldier: He's unharmed, sir.
Kanbei: Let's establish the field HQ. When that's done, we'll send out the troops. Our mission is to eradicate the 2 Black Cannons. You think you've got Drake where you want him, Black Hole? Prepare to taste steel from both sides!
Black Hole / Day 2
Hawke: So now the Yellow Comet Army has arrived. If they use those missile silos, it may prove problematic. Can the cannons withstand direct missile fire?
BHSldier: Yes, sir. Mistress Lash says the missiles won't even leave scratches.
Hawke: If that's true, we're safe. They don't have many troops deployed yet, do they? Attack immediately. An ounce of prevention as they say.
[After you have destroyed the Black Cannons:]
Hawke: The Black Cannons were destroyed. Useless hunks of—We'll withdraw for the moment. Adjust our preparations.
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Drake: Commander Kanbei!
Kanbei: Ah, Commander Drake. I am pleased to see you unharmed.
Drake: You have our gratitude for the reinforcements. I believe we might have gone down with our ships if you hadn't come.
Kanbei: Nonsense. Even surrounded, I believe you would have turned the tables and emerged victorious. We simply sped the process up a bit.
Drake: Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Kanbei: I would like to battle at your side again someday.
Drake: The feeling's mutual. Maybe when we're storming Black Hole's fortress...
Kanbei: May that day come soon. Until then, good-bye.
Drake: Good-bye!