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[Volume 5]
Translators Notes: (Avatar @ Illuminati Manga)
#1 This is not a 100% word for word J-E translation as I find that it works poorly with conversion. That being said, it is actually extremely close to the original Japanese dialogue. (more so than lot of scanlations that I've seen)
#2 I have also tried to simulate the appropriate language tone to match the characters where possible. (Proofreaders/Editors, please keep this in mind if you make any changes because I disagree with changes that sound out of character) Please also DON'T add dialogue that doesn't even exist in the original text. (I prefer a J/E bilingual to check over my translations........)
#3 I really don't like translating sound effects so I will avoid these from now on. (any complaints to GGPX please)
~ Chidori Kaname ~ Sagara Sousuke ~ Melissa Mao ~ Kruz Weber ~ Teletha Testarossa (also known as Tessa)
Minor Characters: ~ Kalinin (Leiutenant of TDD-1) ~ Richard Madukas (2nd in command of TDD-1) ~ Cruizo Belfannigan (Leiutenant of SRT) ~ Leonard Testarossa (Tessa's brother)
Rival organisation <AMALGAM> has stormed in!! Peaceful days for Kaname and Sousuke has crumbled, and the city has suddenly become a battlefield!! The city is in a panic with bystanders getting dragged in by AMALGAM. As Kaname speaks cowardly.... feeling pressured, an unknown mail arrives to her mobile!! Climatic development for the chapter "Continue on my own"!!
( That black coat..... is "active" bulletproof vest....? ) ( What about with a higher firepower than Grock..... Can a rifle get through? but hand grenade should.... )
Chidori: I don't know why you are here but please leave my room!! ( He is the enemy. Why can't I shoot? ) Leonard: I just came to talk. Could that "guard dog" of yours keep calm for a while?
Sousuke: I'll show you if I'm just a guard dog or not. Chidori: Stop it Sousuke!! Leonard: I won't tell you to lower the gun. Just listen to what I have to say.
Leonard: My business is simple. Chidori Kaname-san, can you abandon this lifestyle and come with me?
Chidori: .... What did you say?
Leonard: I'll promise you a wealthy and troublefree lifestyle. There is a facility to satisfy your knowledge, and most importantly its complete freedom.
Leonard: Thats the problem. Until now, the organisation didn't consider <Mithril> as a threat but it has now become necessary to remove its edge.
Sagara: Edge? Leonard: Surely you know?
Leonard: Your submarine <TDD1>, and that white AS..... I think its called <ARX-7>?
Sagara: I don't need to answer.
Leonard: .... What a pity. I don't think we can become friends.
Sagara: If you intend to continue with this nonsense, this discussion is finished. Leonard: Ok. Anyway thats the situation. I was hoping for them to "retire" in a more pleasant manner.....
Leonard: You should have noticed already.... How mundane and stupid the people around you are. Leonard: Aren't you actually irritated at their intelligence?
Chidori: LEAVE!
Leonard: Then I will. I gave you the warning.
Leonard: Oh yes, I saw it on the news recently that a mass-murderer was arrested in Britain. Apparently he killed 35 people, Sagara-kun.
Chidori: S... sorry. I'm ok. Lets not worry about what he said.
Sagara: Sure...
[ Melida Island ]
Sagara: ... so for her safety, we need to move her there immediately. Kalinin: Ok. Hold off till tomorrow morning. I'll send over a helicopter. Sagara: Tomorrow morning?
Tessa: Lets send out the <Arbalest> as well. Kalinin: Isn't the helicopter sufficient for a covert retrieval?
Tessa: Its possible that the enemy has <Kodarl>. There is no point in holding back at this point. Kalinin: ... Understood.
Tessa: Sagara-san said "The enemy has become serious". Could this also be interpreted as anxious? Kalinin: I do not know. However, we have caused them damage to bring about such reaction.
Tessa: Yes... but I doubt that they will be satisfied with just this....
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Man: Good morning Sir. General: Good morning Captain. Its quite hot this morning.
General: I've worked out about 80% of the current situation. Something is also wrong with Armit. Consider any information from the intelligence division in a similar manner.
Man: You mean General Armit...? General: I don't know. Sir Malory is as usual. It might be time for us to pull out of here.
General: It will get hectic from now on Captain. The enemy chain of command is completely different to the norm. Standard communication and weapon systems are useless against them.
( I have eliminated the possibility of being traced. I should be safe for now. ) ( I wasn't planning to rely on <Wraith> but I'd say he has been nullified when Leonard entered. )
Sagara: Just before 8AM. Did you get any sleep? Chidori: Yeah.... I want to have a bath.
Sagara: Forget it. You'd better eat this. Its breakfast.
Chidori: Hey.... Sagara: There is some milk & vegetable juice in the bag by your feet. Drink it. It might help with your stamina.
Chidori: .... but helicopter is picking us up right? Sagara: Thats the plan, but this is just incase.
( The helicopter should land on this parking lot but.. ) Chidori: I'm changing so don't look back. ( Another 10 minutes..... I hope nothing happens in the meantime... )
Sagara: Ok.
Chidori: .... but this is bad... I didn't get to bring much and I'm worried about feeding the hamster.... )
Chidori: Hey, can I turn on the radio? Sagara: Sure, keep the volume low.
{ Urgent news just now. According to AP Communications, there was a large explosion and fire on the 25th floor of a building in central Sydney at around 07:00 this morning. } { This building is the HQ of security company <Argyross>... }
Chidori: Whats this.... { We are unsure at this stage if this is an accident or a terrorist attack. } ( Mithril's Operational HQ was attacked? )
( What about Melida Island..... )
Someone: This is command center. Sousuke: What is the current situation? Someone: Unknown. Unable to contact Operational HQ, Mediterranean division or the South Atlantic division.
Someone: 5 minutes ago, there was a warning that number of cruise missles were heading towards the base in India. Uruz 7, I am switching with Lieutenant Cruizo. Sousuke: Understood.
Cruizo: Its me Sergeant. Its unthinkable, but this is an all out attack. Melida Island is on full alert. You will meet with Gebo 9, and wait for further instructions at Romeo 13.
(Romeo 13.... Ozakiwara Island.) ( so I won't make it even if I head to Melida Island now.)
Cruizo: Listen Sergeant. Protect <Arbalest> and <Angel> at all costs. Sousuke: Understood. Please be careful.
Chidori: What happened? Sousuke: We will not be going to Melida-Island anymore. Its dangerous there.
Chidori: What do you mean its dangerous? Sousuke: This is Uruz 7. Gebo 9, LZ is secure.
Santos: ETA 5 minutes. Please continue to secure LZ.
Sousuke: Uruz 7. Understood. LZ is currently....
Sousuke: ..... Gebo 9. Uruz 7 is surrounded. There are atleast 5 <Alastor> and 8 soldiers with assault rifles. Pilot: Damn.... not just Melida-Island but here as well....
Operator: Warning. Number of high speed missles are heading towards this base. All staff are to abandon their duties and evacuate to underground shelter.
Man: Hurry up!! This is not a drill!! I don't care if you have to abandon the units on the runway!!
Operator: 3 missles intercepted. Rest are still heading this way!!
Operator: Second round detected. 9 to 12 missiles!!
( Huge AS that only the <Arbalest> could counter..... its equipped with Lamda Driver that repels bullets and there are 3 of them.....!! )
[ Underground base, Corridor No 0 ]
Man: Anyone that can move, come here!! Moving the injured is top priority!! Those still free can assist with extinguishing the fire and removal of obstructions.
Man: Damn.... look at all this damage.... is there any point in doing this? Man2: Hey you!! If you've got time to ramble, move your hands!!
Man3: Level 2 burns to the right arm!! conscious, and has not breathed in any smoke!! Man4: Thanks Sergeant!!
( Only one that made any difference was Sosuke's AS, ) ( <Arbalest> with the Lamda Driver. )
( How the hell are we supposed to fight that thing without Sosuke or <Arbalest>? )
[ No 3 Hanger ] Man: As soon as No 3 unit is ready, move onto the next phase. Man2: Understood! Man3: Equipt all the GEC to No 2!! Man4: You idiot!! 40mm is over there!
Cruizo: It looks like <AMALGAM> has began the all out attack. 3 <BEHEMOTH> units are heading this way from area G2. In 40 min, they will get within firing range of this base.
Cruizo: I believe these <Behemoth> were designed as anti-AS gunboats. Its main objective is to eradicate our last strength, the AS.
Kurz: Hey hey, wait a sec. There is no way that we can take on 3 of those huge things.
Chidori: There are multiple bombs all over school besides Kyoko, and they were planted by professionals. There is no way that we can find it....
Sousuke: If we use the electronic camoflauge of <ARBALEST>..... Chidori: Its no use.
Chidori: With the kind of gear that the enemy has, it wouldn't be strange if they had a wide area molecular spectral sensor, magnetic sensors and interference detection microphones....
Chidori: and even if the AS could identify the locations, it would be impossible to disarm them if they are nuclear maginetic sensitive detonators.
Sousuke: I'm sorry Chidori.... I don't understand what you are talking about.....
Sousuke: That is because of your <Whispered> ability that causes your intelligence to exceed well above that of normal people. Don't look down on others. Accept your own illness.
Chidori: .... You think that you gained the upper hand by looking concerned to demonstrate your superior mental state? Its so simplistic that you make me laugh.
Sousuke: You said before.... that you are afraid of me. You love me, but still afraid.
Sousuke: But I'm afraid. yet I still feel attracted to you. I don't get it. Its been like this from the moment we first met. Something like this has never happened before.
Sousuke: You are the reason why my life has changed.
Cruizo: This is Uruz 1. Thank you. That is enough Gebo 3. Retreat.
Gebo 3: Gebo 3. Affirmative. <Behemoth> has just fired and....
Cruizo: Uruz 1 to Cane 13, head to Gebo 3's crash site. Someone: Cane 13, affirmative. Cruizo: Remaining units, prepare to target <Behemoth> B. Uruz 2 and 1 will keep A and C occupied.
Mao: Uruz 2. Affirmative. They're pretty ugly for dance partners. Weber: Are you ok, nee-san. You know they're dangerous right?
Mao: Did you forget that Uruz 1 and 2 are equipped with tactical remote control systems? Weber: Ahh, you mean you'll use those training purpose M6 as bait..
( Lamda Driver cut in.... ) Mao: Damn.... its still unharmed...
Mao: Uruz 2 to all teams, attack was ...... ( We don't have any means to damage <Behemoth>... )
Mao: ..... no wait....
Mao: It worked...? ( Like I thought. 6 months ago, Kurz managed to damage that unit with a rifle. ) ( If we can strike by surprise..... we have a means to fight back... )
Weber: What a pressure, knowing that everything rests on my shots....
[ Briefing before the mission ]
Woman: Lamda Driver is not perfect.
Woman: The strength of its protective field will depend on the concentration of the pilot. It should be possible to cause damage if you can shoot unexpectedly. Kurz: Well it worked last time but it still wasn't enough to disable it.
Kurz: There is only 1 chance.... so I'd have to penetrate the cockpit with just 1 shot. Woman: The head area containing the cockpit is heavily fortified. We do not have enough firepower to kill the pilot with a single shot.
Kurz: This is Uruz 6. All members of team red, report your status. Someone: This is Uruz 5. I'm ready anytime. Someone: Uruz 10, ready in 20 sec. Kurz: What about you Uruz 8?
Someone: We've got no other choice. I'm ready.
Kurz: OK. lets get a shot at that bastard!! Someone: Hey can't you say it any better than that, leader?
Woman: I will equipt Kurz's AS with <Fairy eyes>. It wil display the lamda driver levels. Kurz: Hehehe... I can see everything....
( Protective field is lightly covering the entire body. Looks like its not even worried about us. ) ( Distance 2500m. W-SW wind 12m. Temperature: 22degrees. Humidity: 83% )
( Visibility is poor. Wind is also different from the ground and sea level. Enemy movement is uneven.... damn damn damn.....!! )
( I doubt that there is anyone on this planet that could successuly shoot with this level of difficulty. )
Speck: Whats wrong Kurz... don't tell me you've got the vibes?
Kurz: As if. Speck: If it all goes well, I'll make you rich.
Speck: After this incident, the price for potatoes will rise from next week. Give me 50,000, I'll increase it by 20x. Kurz: What are you saying at a time like this, idiot.
Kurz: And what does that bastard and potatoes have in common? Speck: It'll take too long to explain. Just fuck that thing. Kurz: Alright.
Speck: Don't screw up ok? After this, it'll be a high class resort in Florida with Lotus and bikini girls. Kurz: I don't like Lotus.
Sousuke: ARY, we will be going to Jindai High school. Locate and disable the bombs around the school
ARU: I have not fully grasped the current situation.... however this is clearly not a wise decision. I recommend a reconsideration.
Sousuke: Unwise... thats true. However I don't know what else to do.
( If they can accept this email, I can gain the initiative ) ( The enemy is a professional. Surely this proposal is acceptable ) ( They should be willing.. )
Sousuke: At 11:00, I will station the AS on standby by Sengawa City, 2nd districts abandoned factory with a open hatch. I will make Chidori Kaname head alone towards Sengawa station 2km away. Sousuke: Once the transaction is complete, I will disappear.
Someone: Ok. However if there is any irregularities, I will activate all the bombs at the school. Sousuke: As I said in the email, thats not going to affect me.
Someone: Oh really? I've lost 10 subordinates.... I'd like to make you suffer as well....
This is Full Metal Sigma Vol 5. I think that this section is the most significant section for the flow of the storyline from now to the next volume. It is no longer possible to return to the short stories so it may be unfortunate for the fans that like the comedy and slap stick. That being said, I'll probably include some short stories within the long storylines so don't worry.
Next volume will finally conclude the "Continue on my own" storyline. That "AS" will show up near the end. It was quite difficult drawing it (laugh). Please look forward to the climatic Vol 6.
--------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------https://mangahelpers.com/t/avatar/releases/9408Translation: Full Metal Panic! Sigma Volume 32009-02-05T15:23:36+00:00avataradmin@mangahelpers.com *** Full Metal Panic: Sigma ***
[Volume 3]
Translators Notes: #1 This is not 100% word for word J-E translation as I find that it works poorly with conversion I have also tried to simulate the appropriate language tone where possible.
#2 I really don't like translating sound effects so I will just do the literal equivalent with the alphabet then let the editors decide what to do with the "sounds". I will also generally ignore the background sounds. (In my opinion, it just looks stupid in English like those Marvin comics)
~ Chidori Kaname ~ Sagara Sousuke ~ Melissa Mao ~ Kruz Weber ~ Teletha Testarossa (also known as Tessa)
Minor Characters: ~ Kalinin (Second Leutenant of TDD-1) ~ Richard Madukas (2nd in command of TDD-1) ~ Cruizo Belfannigan (Leutenant of SRT) ~ Kagurasaka Sensei ~ Lemming (staff of TDD-1) ~ Kevin Hunter (Intelligence division in HK) ~ WRAITH (Shadow guard for Chidori) ~ Leonard Testarossa (Tessa's brother)
( [The son of Badakshan's Tiger] is me, when I was with the leader of Afghanistan's Gurelilla, Majid. ) ( "Hamidra" is the name of the comrade that owned an electrical store ) ( He is already dead so this must mean to find a similar person at an electrical store. ) { Tatsu~ }
Shop guy: You're the son of Majid, Kashim? Sousuke: Yeah. ( Looks like I was right. )
Shop guy: I was asked to hand this to you.
Sousuke: By whom? Shop guy: Strange looking western girl. I don't know anything else.
Borda: You have no other option but to target its only known weakness: Operation time. You'll have to trust your subordinates.
( This is different from a normal mission.... ) ( Some of them may not return this time )
( How can I make a decision like that.... ) Borda: I know its difficult Teletha.
Borda: I told you before that your fate lies at the "path of carnage"
Borda: I thought you decided to sit there, knowing that? {Gyu ~} Tessa: ..... That is correct.
Borda: Then proceed with the mission Colonel Teletha Testarossa. Tessa: ..... Yes Sir.
Tessa: Bring it up to periscope, We will launch all the M9 units while still submerged. Tessa: Lastly, equipt the <Arvarest> with emergency booster on standby by the elevator.
Cruizo: Ofcourse thats the plan. Man1: We can't disappoint our princess. Man2: I didn't realise she worries about us so much..... I'm getting emotional?? Man3: She's a great officer.
Cruizo: If you're a professional, meet her expectations. { Gwun ~ } Cruizo: I won't make a mistake, nor will you. Everything will work out. Understood?
[ Downtown area, north of Kowloon park ] { Vrrr~ }
{ Vrrrrrrrrrrrrr~ } { Gako~ } ( .... a mobile? )
Assasin: The building in front, 2nd floor, 5th door. ( This voice.... must be the girl who visited that electrical store ) Assasin: He is waiting for you.
Sousuke: He? Assasin: I suggest you recall the name of this place. { Putsu~ }
Sousuke: That voice.... from the phone. Gaolun: Thats right. Long time ago, I looked after 2 sisters who were in a similar situation like you. Rena is the younger sister.
Gaolun: Either case, she'll die either fighting <Mithril> or by the assault squad from <Amalgam>.
Gaolun: Thats the name of the organisation I was working for. Its objective is R&D of the latest weapon and its practical trials. For that, they'll resort to terrorist activity and regional disputes.
Sousuke: Including the incident here in Hong Kong? { Gwoooon~} x2 Gaolun: This was just instigated by myself with the 2 sisters. I'm sure <Amalgam> is in a bit of panic right now.
Sousuke: .............. Gaolun: No more questions? I'm offering a real bargain right now~
Sousuke: Does that organisation have an individual classified as a <Wispered>?
Gaolun: Yeah, a kid is one of the top members. Sousuke: Then why are they still targetting Chidori Kaname? There shouldn't be any need to.
Gaolun: The knowledge of each <Whispered> is unique.
Gaolun: During the analysis on Sunan, it was determined that she is a <Wispered>.
Gaolun: Thats all I'm saying on this topic. Its boring and thats not the main issue here.
Sousuke: WHERE is <Amalgam> based?? WHAT are the names of its members? Gaolun: You're really dedicated with your job.... Maybe you're just getting annoyed working for a peace keeping organisation called <Mithril>~~~??
Gaolun: You came alone...... was there some "trouble" between your friends?
Gaolun: I'm sure you've noticed already.... How unnatural it is to be with <Mithril>.
Gaolun: As you cleaned up the burnt bodies, your eyes looked really great. It was like the eye of a Saint.... no sign of doubt or pain.
Gaolun: You killed others just like taking a breath. There was no judgement on life. Sousuke: Shut up. Gaolun: I'm sure thats what people call "Beautiful".
Gaolun: Yet.... what do I see now..... Gaolun: You look just like those other insects around the place.
Gaolun: You've lost your edge being around <Mithril> and those people at that school. You've being tamed by the weak with this crap about "friends" and "Trust"
Sousuke: shut up..... ( Its true, I've become weak after being with <Mithril>, Jindai High.... and meeting her )
Gaolun: To help you get rid of that timid Kashim, I ordered to kill that "Cancer".
Sousuke: ..... Cancer?
Gaolun: That WOMAN Kashim.
Gaolun: I heard that cute uniform was in tatters..... { Gatan~ } x2 Gaolun: Ahehehehe ahehehe ahehee Last words were "Sorry". I wonder who that was to~~ How sad~~
( Gaolun..... must have foreseen that I would escape). ( Knowing that my survival instincts would have saved me even if I lost someone important ) ( He must have meant "I'll die now....but you will continue to suffer".... huh )
[ Oct 23rd, 12:50 (West Pacific Standard time ) ] [ TDD-1 ]
Tessa: What is the status in Hong Kong? Richard: Both armies have disbanded their forces. Kalinin: The citizens have started to return back to the city. However....
Tessa: Sorry about my behaviour before the Hong Kong operation.
Sousuke: Ah, well.... my apologies also. Tessa: Its not your fault. I was jealous of Kaname-san and I took it out on you... I think I was being too childish.
Tessa: I don't think its good to finish it like that. I just wanted to make that clear.
Kyoko: Sagara-kun, don't tell me you went crazy again with "Its a bomb" or something like that? Sousuke: No.. Thats not { Chi---n ~}
Kyoko: Don't talk back if you're a man. Now apologise to Kana-chan!! Girl: Yeah!! Girl2: I feel sorry for Chidori-san. Boy: Geeez I really don't get you sometimes...
Thank you, this is Full Metal Sigma Vol 3. [ Ending day by day ] series has ended peacefully at last. Sousuke, who seemed unstable upto the final moment has finally started to act like the hero. I suppose this is the characteristic for the leading character?
That being said, the real hero might actually be Kaname instead (LOL!)
Tessa's appearance was minimal for this series so I've decided to use her for the postscript image. The A.S in the background is designed specifically for Tessa ( Its made to withstand damage from falling over )
From Vol 4 onwards, there will be a few small series before returning to the long series once again. Please look foward to it!
https://mangahelpers.com/t/avatar/releases/9407Translation: Full Metal Panic! Sigma Volume 22009-02-05T15:22:08+00:00avataradmin@mangahelpers.com *** Full Metal Panic: Sigma ***
[Volume 2]
Translators Notes: #1 This is not 100% word for word J-E translation as I find that it works poorly with conversion I have also tried to simulate the appropriate language tone where possible.
#2 I really don't like translating sound effects so I will just do the literal equivalent with the alphabet then let the editors decide what to do with the "sounds". I will also generally ignore the background sounds. (In my opinion, it just looks stupid in English like those Marvin comics)
~ Chidori Kaname ~ Sagara Sousuke ~ Melissa Mao ~ Kruz Weber ~ Teletha Testarossa (also known as Tessa)
Minor Characters: ~ Kalinin (Second Leutenant of TDD-1) ~ Richard Madukas (2nd in command of TDD-1) ~ Cruizo Belfannigan (Leutenant of SRT) ~ Kagurasaka Sensei ~ Lemming (staff of TDD-1) ~ Kevin Hunter (Intelligence division in HK) ~ WRAITH (Shadow guard for Chidori) ~ Leonard Testarossa (Tessa's brother)
Richard: I do not agree with this approach. Tessa: ...............
[ Few hours ago, Captain's office ]
Cruizo: We should put pressure on Sergeant Sagara. If he was indignified and provoked into combat.... Tessa: You think that Lamda Driver on the Arvarest will activate?
Cruizo: I have no intention to hold back. In the worst case, he may not live through it.
Tessa: But thats!! Cruizo: If he dies by my hands then thats all there was to it for that man and the defective machine.
Tessa: Ms Lemming, what is the analysis on the combat data? Lemming: Please wait a moment
( Sagara-san, if you knew that you were being treated like a guinea pig.... ) ( and that I was the one that was responsible.... ) ( You would resent me...... ) (..... probably.... )
( Why does it have to be you...?) ( I wouldn't have to suffer like this if you were not the first to pilot the Arvarest ) Richard: Is it that necessary to rely on the Lamda Driver?
Lemming: Colonel, I have a rough analysis of the data.
Lemming: TAROS is detecting the gamma ray of that brain pattern however, it is only at very low levels. Compared to the combat on Perildou Island earlier, there is still a possibility but it is likely to be insufficient to trigger any activity..... # I'm not sure of the correct name for the Island .... #
( We didn't get the result we were hoping for.... ) ( even after making Sagara-san go through something like that.... )
Tessa: We cannot be 100% certain yet since this data was collected with improvised materials. Lets analyse the details carefully over time.
( Its hard for me to face him but.... ) Tessa: I will be having a short break at the medical center. Please contact me there if you need to.
Richard: Is this to visit the Sergeant? Tessa: W, what!??? O, ofcourse not!!
( So me and that A.S are just a guinea pig for <Mithril> now )
( its quite a change for my new duty )
( all they had to do was to order me to "fight" instead of all this setup. )
( That Leutenant didn't even have a strategy during that fight ) ( I simply lost by the difference in power. ) ( ...... I would have died in a real combat. )
( I couldn't even defend the dignity of Captain McKannen.... what a outcome. ) Cruizo: So you're finally awake Sergeant.
Cruizo: Submit a report for that earlier "exercise" by 25:00 #I don't know if this is just mistype but it says 25:00# Starting tomorrow morning at 06:00, you will be doing drills training. You too Weber Cruizo: I'm going to retrain all the current A.S. pilots.
Cruizo: I don't want to be accused of being useless by my successor when I endup dying like McAllen.
Sousuke: Does that black unit have a Lamda Driver?
Cruizo: Heh.
Cruizo: That is a move that combines what the Orientals call "Tooshi" and "Sunkei". # These are both techniques used in oriental martial arts #
Cruizo: I didn't need a Lamda Driver to defeat you or the <Arvarest>. ( So its the same principle for the move he used on Kurz at the bar)....
Cruizo: Your way of fighting has "Skill" but not "art". Thats because you don't trust the <Arvarest> and only handle it like a car or helicopter. Sousuke: Why is that a problem?
{Katsu} Assasin: As requested, I've stirred up the guards of the Southern Army with the <Kodarl-M> # <Kodarl> I think is the alternate name for <VENOM> #
( Written clearly without any sign of doubt..... ) Kagurasaka: I didn't expect a withdraw request without any prior consultation.... Have you heard anything from Sagara-kun?
( I see.... so thats how it is )
{Pasa~} Kaname: No.... nothing. (I might as well give up)
( He said "I'll always protect you" but..... this is how it is in reality )
( Sousuke is gone ) ( I can't rely on anyone anymore)
( Its a name I've heard of before.... I'm sure thats the name of the person who died before the <Arvarest> was completed ) Sousuke: Whats the data on Bani Morauta.
ARU: Bani Morauta, Male Mithril Research Division ID: F-6601 Rank: Captain Age: Approx 16 Height: Approx 166cm
Sousuke: What was the cause of death? ARU: Unknown. Such information is not recorded...... { Butsu~}
Bani: To the unknown pilot. This is the worst scenario for me as this would mean that I am either dead or incapacitated. Bani: ARU is a being that co-exists with the Lamda Driver. It has the ability to understand both happiness and sadness. Please trust it like your partner.
Bani: If you can express your true feelings, <Arvarest> will become the ultimate machine.
Kalinin: It is acting on its own and is repeatedly causing havoc in the vicinity. We believe that it is currently hiding somewhere in the city area. Kalinin: There has been reported damages to both the South China army in Kowloon as well as the North China army on Hong Kong island. It is an extremely tense situation.
* In the Full Metal Universe, China is divided into 2 sides due to the continuation of of the cold war between US and Russia. *
Mao: I see, we need to strike before the area becomes a warzone.
Kalinin: Unknown. It may be the outbreak of civil war in China, destruction of Hong Kong economy, or.....
Kalinin: a direct challenge against us.
{Kotsu~} Kalinin: The Venom type is believed to be equipped with ECS and appears every 8~12 hours around the Hong Kong/ Kowloon areas causing random destruction.
Man: But if Venom is our enemy, how are we supposed to.... Kalinin: No, there is still a way.
Kalinin: Even the Venom unit requires restocking of ammunition as well as rest for the pilot.
( I better not forget the stun gun and the hand cuffs ) ( I can only use it twice and its range is only 5m..... ) ( I have to get quite close to make sure I don't miss )
WRAITH: Don't get arrogant. I can't kill you but I can still immobilize you.
( ....Him )
( .... Its not him!! Its not that shadow!! ) WRAITH: Besides that, there is a bigger problem. In the past few days, there is a sign of another stalker besides me....
Mao: It hasn't changed much since the last time. Sousuke: Have you been here before?
Mao: It was before the restoration but I was staying with my mother's relatives. Dad didn't want to go back to New York after he was dismissed from the Marine Corps.
Mao: ..... That airforce idiot. Sousuke: He was a soldier?
Mao: He's retired now and runs a business. A terrible guy that planned to have me married to some fresh Harvard graduate when I finished high school.
Hunter: However, it is the city areas that makes life difficult.
Mao: ECS cannot conceal infra-red so birds can detect it. Ignore areas that has a lot of pigeons and crows. Man: Oh, apparently dogs nose are sensitive to the ozone smell from the ECS.
Hunter: I see... Thank you for this information.
Mao: Is there anything else Sousuke? Sousuke: Oh....... no nothing.
Hunter: This is good. That really narrows it down. We should be able to cover everything in half a day with the help of intelligence division.
Hunter: Once we locate it, lets take it down in a single strike.
Mao: Sousuke and I will cross over Victoria bay and check Kowloon side. Yan and Wu, you guys cover the Hong Kong Island area.
Mao: Martial Law is in effect so be careful. Yan: What if we get caught at the checkpoint? Hunter doesn't have influence on most of the divisions right?
Mao: Flee if you can but don't return fire. You'll get a severe interrogation if caught but don't say anything.
Mao: Besides, I won't forgive you if you die before any contact or permission from me. { Batan~}
( According to the spy satellite, both armies are ready to strike ). ( The North army specified a time limit of 22:00 today. ) ( If it passes, civil war will start once again )
( There is only 5.5 hours left!! If we atleast had 8 hours, we should have been able to take down that Venom..... )
Someone: Captain. URUZ 2 is on channel G1. Tessa: Please connect. Someone: Yes Ma'am.
How was Full Metal: Sigma Volume 2? Kaname is trying hard but Sousuke has become hopeless hasn't he!! Just like the end of volume 1, Sousuke is hopeless again at the end of Volume 2.
He'll probably recover in Volume 3 so please don't abandon him....
Stupid Couple Sister with a one sided crush on a classmate. Overly protective brother. No Brakes ( Sick bay teacher with low blood pressure due to a hangover ) PE Teacher English Teacher: OUCH (actual pronounciation)
https://mangahelpers.com/t/avatar/releases/9406Translation: Full Metal Panic! Sigma Volume 12009-02-05T15:19:07+00:00avataradmin@mangahelpers.com *** Full Metal Panic: Sigma ***
[Volume 1]
Translators Notes: #1 This is not 100% word for word J-E translation as I find that it works poorly with conversion I have also tried to simulate the appropriate language tone where possible.
#2 I really don't like translating sound effects so I will just do the literal equivalent with the alphabet then let the editors decide what to do with the "sounds". I will also generally ignore the background sounds. (In my opinion, it just looks stupid in English like those Marvin comics)
~ Chidori Kaname ~ Sagara Sousuke ~ Kyoko ~ Mellisa Mao ~ Kruz Webber ~ Teresa Testarossa (also known as Tessa)
Minor Characters: Papa / Chad (Mafia boss?) Brueno (Former Mithril member turned enemy) Cruizo (Leutenant of SRT) Kagurasaka Sensei Borda (Admiral of Mithril)
Kaname: Thats true..... [ I'm Chidori Kaname, just a normal high school student attending Jindai High School ] [ but my peaceful high school life has never been the same again ] [ ever since Sousuke arrived in April ]
[ Maybe its because he grew up in a warzone ] Student: Yeah!! Its a new ball!! Sagara: Wait. You're being too careless!!
[ but he always manages to come up with commotions that seems crazy in this peaceful environment ] Sagara: In Afghanistan, there have been cases where kids have planted explosives inside them Student: Ahhh---- what a waste!!
Student: Someone stop Sagara!! Student: We'll lose our ball!! Student: Give up already Student: Confiscate that model gun [ and continues to cause problems for everyone around him ]
Kaname: Thanks Sousu...... {kururi} #sound of sousuke turning his head#
{Gatsu} #Grabbing sound# Student: W, wait!!!
{Zatsu~} Sagara: WHO ARE YOU WORKING FOR?? Girl A: NOOO!!! Please don't kill me!!
{Piki} # Chidori snaps #
Sagara: Its best that you speak up now. Professional interrigation can be quite severe!! {Kururi} #chidori turns around# {Zaza..} #friction sound with the ground# Chidori: You.......
Sagara: Chidori, duty calls. Please tell the teacher that I'll be away for a few days Kaname: Huh, wait a sec!! What are you going to do about the mid-term exams starting tomorrow!?
Kaname: Geeeez...... Assasin: So thats Chidori Kaname and...
Mao: You have guards by the door...... who are you exactly? Brueno: Just VIP. I'm a distant relative of Carpo # "Carpo" is probably the owner of this place#
Mao: Really? {Kusu} #snicker sound effect# How about.....you're actually on the run having completed a task that even the Mafia couldn't pull off??
Brueno: Why do you think that? Mao: I can tell, because I'm the type that attracts strong woman {Gishi} #bed spring#
Brueno: Then I have a special tale of prowess for you
Brueno: Until recently, I was working for an organisation that acts like some kind of peace-keeping force of justice.
Brueno: One day, the enemy organisation came to me with a very attractive offer
Brueno: I was tampering with information for a while but I was getting close to being traced so I quickly pulled out.
Brueno: I hated this organisation since it was like a charity group so it was perfect for me. Apparently a number of soldiers died because of my efforts. Its quite funny don't you think?
Webber: Hehehe---, Its a piece of cake once I've got a rifle Mao: You'll bite your tongue if you keep rambling on {Poi} #Sound of grenade being thrown#
{Dwooooooon} Mao: Adios {kiki~} #Scraping sound#
Webber: Oh yeah! I forgot about the encrypted transmitter in the Ferrari we still left at the palace Mao: How could you forget something important like that
Webber: Its just a car bomb so this'll just make it blow though
[ Meanwhile in Tokyo Japan, Choufu City - Jindai High ] Girl: Hey, I've got tests now, I'm sure you know about it already Hiro-Kun~ Kaname: ( Huh, whatever )
Kyoko: Geeeez, thats what all the top scorers say [ My grades for Maths and science have jumped recently ]
[ During the school trip back in April, the plane was hijacked and I was taken away and put inside a strange device ] [ It was then that my unique ability called "Wispered" was awakened inside ]
Kyoko: Kana...chan? [ Its possible that this is somehow linked to my grades... ]
Kaname: Its a secret Kaname: You don't have the right to know
Kaname: Thats a joke Kyoko: Its not fair!
Kaname: Its time already
Kaname: I wonder if Sousuke is going to skip classes again Kyoko: Did you try his mobile? Kaname: Its no use, he's impossible to get a hold of at times like these
Kyoko: You never know..... I'll try it {Pi pi pi}
Kaname: Don't bother, its a waste of time Chidori: ..................
Kaname: ....... I told you so : Its always like that.... it doesn't even connect to a voice mail
Kaname: What is it with that guy? Kyoko: Well... he picked up
[ Meanwhile in the surrounding regions of Calcatti in Southern Sicilia ]
Sagara: Oh Chidori? Did something happen?
{Gaga} #Static# Kaname: Hey, where are you Sousuke? Sagara: Calcatti Kaname: What?? buying crabs.....? #NOTE: In Japanese, it sounds similar to "Kani Katte" which is to buy crabs #
Kaname: Mid-terms started yesterday you know..... did you forget? Sagara: ...... I know but I didn't have a choice!!
Kaname: What do you mean "you don't have a choice"? I even helped you study Ancient History for 3 hours! That test is starting soon!! Sagara: I'm sorry about that Mao: Yeah!!! { Gagagaga} {Baaann}
Kaname: "I'm sorry" doesn't fix anything you know!! I even had to come up with an excuse for the Sensei's car you tore up!! Do you even realise what I have to go through?
Mao: Take that sucker!! Webber: Nee-san, your foot!! Sagara: Ofcourse I do!!
Kaname: No you don't! Is this how you respond the goodwill of others? Sagara: Is that the last rocket?!
Kaname: Huh? Rocket...? I thought it was quite loud in the background Kaname: You skipped the tests to do fireworks?? I can't believe it
Sagara: Thats not it!! Its a shoot-out Kaname: Timing the fireworks? Well make sure you don't get hurt #NOTE: "Uchiai" can be translated as either of the 2 meanings#
Mao: How many cars left? Sagara: 3
Webber: Whats the next curve? Sagara: To the right in 3, 2, 1 {Bisu Bisu} #Sound of tyres getting shot#
{gaga} Kaname: Is that the car that I can hear?? Are you driving???? Sagara: Affirmative! {kiki~}
Kaname: Thats dangerous.... don't you know its against the law to drive while using the mobile? Kaname: If anything, you're still a student. Stop the car somewhere ahead
Sagara: I can't. If I do, I won't even be able to take the sup-exam #Sup = supplementary# Kaname: What?
{Bushu}
{gaga} Kaname: Well sup-exam is unavoidable but seriously you're credits are looking bad right now You might have to repeat the year again at this rate
Mao: I'm out of bullets. What about you? Webber: One "APPLE" left
* M67 Grenade was also called the "Apple" or "baseball" from its round shape *
{Gaaa} Kaname: Hey are you listening??? What are you going to do if you fail? I'd end up graduating before you!! Sagara: That would be a problem Webber: Hey Sousuke they're going to drop us!!!
Kaname: It won't be good for me either...... I think its best to come up with an excuse for the absence
{gaga} Kaname: What do you think? Sagara: Time it with the brake {Pin} #pin getting removed# Webber: No worries!! {Gagaga~} Kaname: What? I couldn't hear what you said....
[ I missed the test, I'm not confident with the sup, What should I say this time if Kagurasaka-sensei asks about my absence... ] [ Having to repeat the year would be a problem For some reason it sounds really bad if that happens.... ]
Webber: Sousuke, that sound Sagara: Yeah, I noticed
Webber: Bad news, its the sound of a gas turbine Mao: Which means.....
Mao: A.S. is coming!! #A.S. = Arm Slave# --------------------------------------------------------------- P050
Sagara: Bad news, 3 more SAVAGE units at 3 O'clock {Gasa} #same sound multiple times# Mao: Can't you go any faster? Sagara: I said it before but this is the max it can go
Sagara: I missed the opportunity to ask before.... what was that Black M9 before....?
Mao: Oh that, I was asking about it to Major Kalinin through satellite communication before but all I got was the usual "You don't have the right to know" Sagara: I see....
[ If that A.S. ability is the Lamda Driver...... ]
[ I wonder if that unit has any connection to the Arvarest unit.....? ]
Sagara: I'm fine. I've not made a mistake yet. Mao: Thats not the point. To put it simply, its the physical and time limitation issue. As it is, your school situation is suffering right now
Sagara: Thats true....
Webber: But... why are you getting so stressed over with the school stuff Sousuke, have you forgotten that your real occupation is a mercenary for Mithril??
Sagara: Yes.... but attending school is one of my duties. Following orders is one of our responsibilities... Mao: Duty, orders... thats all you ever talk about
Mao: You're still just 17. Do you actually think about your own future?
[ ...........!? ] Mao: To me, it looks like you're just running away from the issue. Its much easier to simply follow other peoples orders afterall
Webber: Nee-san, what brought this on suddenly Mao: I've been wondering about it before now
[ Future planning...... I think that means personal long term strategy ..... ]
[ I've always been in a battlefield where I never knew if I'd be alive tomorrow ] [ It was a world that mattered more about securing ammunition than about the future ]
[ Its not as if that situation has changed now.... ]
[ I wonder where he is right now.... ] {katsu, katsu } #Writing sound# {Poki} #tip breaking#
[ I wonder if he was on duty while we were on the phone 2 days ago..... ] Maybe I said a little too much AHHH geeez!! I can't concentrate because of him!! ]
Man 1: What is that little girl doing here..... Man 2: Hey watch your mouth!!
Man 2: She is the commanding officer of West Pacific Division and the Captain of TDD-1 Assault Submarine, Colonel Testarossa Man 1: What? That little girl is the Captain of that latest submarine?!
Man 3: We will now start the interrogation Ms Brueno
Man 3: Back around the end of June this year, you were the secretary for the HR department and you made arrangements for John Howard Tannigan and Gen Bin Bou to be enlisted as SRT members for TDD-1 of Mithril West Pacific Fleet. Man 3: .....Isn't that correct?
Tessa: Is her testimony reliable? Kalinin: Based on the vocal stress level, I don't think its a lie
Tessa: So the name of the enemy is "Amalgam" I wonder if that name is used in relation to our "Mithril" Tessa: All we managed to find out is the name of this organisation.
Bruno: Are you happy now!? I know you're listening behind that mirror!! You bunch of hypocrites pretending to be heroes!!
Kalinin: I know that wasn't a very pleasant method but....
Borda: It is important that you learn from your observations especially if you intend to continue as the leader of our fleet.
Borda: You must follow the "Path of carnage", a long and rugged one of a soldier
Tessa: What exactly does that..... Borda: You'll find out soon enough.
Borda: Anyway you were both called here for another reason besides the Brueno case I've been thinking that a structural rearrangement is necessary Kalinin: In what regard?
Border: I've read the report regarding the 2 that saved TDD-1 at Perio Island Border: Their level of importance is something I'd like to reconsider at this moment The "Wispered" case, ARX-7 case and ofcourse "Wraith" issue.....
Kaname: Is he going to be ok.....? Kaname: Somehow I'm beginning to get a bad feeling about this
Sagara: What is this.... setup?
Hairdresser: Um.... you mean the shampoo basin? Sagara: I see... well please continue [ It doesn't feel right..... there shouldn't be any problem but my body feels uncomfortable ]
Hairdresser: Please relax your neck Sagara: !?
Sagara: Is there some reason for blocking the vision? Hairdresser: Yes, its to prevent the shampoo from splashing onto the face area {Chiki} # Sagara readies his weapon #
Sagara: Thanks Chidori {Shaki, shaki} Kaname: Thats ok, actually I wanted to try this once
Sagara: Chidori.... do you have any experience with this? Kaname: Don't worry about the fine details!! Its better than cutting it with that knife of yours isn't it? Sagara: Thats true.... I trust you then
{Shaki} Kaname: By the way, did you miss the test because of work? Sagara: Right Kaname: Did you have to fight? any injuries? Sagara: Just some scratch wounds. Not a problem Kaname: I see......
Kaname: I heard from Tessa.... #Tessa is nickname for Telessa#
Kaname: I'm being protected by another person beside youself right? Sagara: Thats right.... though not someone I know of
[ Agent <WRAITH> from the intelligence division ]
Kaname: I wonder if this person can be trusted ...... or should I say
[ I've sent numerous reports to my superiors regarding my concerns over WRAITH but it has all been in vain] [ Is Chidori being used as a bait to lure the real target? ] [ Does that mean its still acceptable even if she accidentally gets killed? ] [ Is this the strategy of the Intelligence Division ?] [ Damn, how can even I say "don't worry" when I'm the one that can't trust Mithril?? ]
Kaname: Sousuke Sagara: !!
Kaname: Don't worry too much about what I said earlier Kaname: You know..... regardless of what I've said......
[ Top Priority Command (98J005-3128), 191121Z ] From: HQ of Western Pacific Fleet (Melida base) ] To: Uruz 7 / Sergeant Sagara Sousuke ] A: Operational HQ has decided to lift the present priority command 98E001-3128 (Code name: Dian Angel) as of 15:00(GMT) today. B: URUZ 7 is to withdraw from the present safehouse and return to the base at Melida Island at once ]
[ C: ... URUZ 7 is to provide reasons with discretion D: Code name <WRAITH> will take over the guard of Chidori Kaname E: As of 15:00(GMT) today, any contact with Chidori Kaname is forbidden
End of message ]
[ .... What is this about....? ]
[ The guard duty for Chidori Kaname has been lifted indefinitely...? ]
Kaname: Y, yeah as if.... [ Well, it did in a way..... ]
[ Now I think about it, it was a big deal actually..... ] [ I don't think one would normally go that far with just "friends" especially for male friends ]
Kyoko: I think you're hiding something??? Kaname: Huh? Well, its not anything worth mentioning about
Kyoko: That sounds suspicious~~ [ When I meet him later, I better tell him to say that "he did it himself" ]
Kaname: I wonder if its another mission again.....
{Ki--n Ko--n Ka--n Ko--n} # School chime # Announcement: Its after-school.... those students who are staying behind should..... }
Kaname: Oh yeah, the mobile!!
[ Thats right.... I shouldn't worry, it'll probably be just like the last time.... ]
{truuuu } # dialing sound#
{Kachi} Kaname: Ah, hello? Is that Sousuke?!
--------------------------------------------------------------- P114 Message: The number you have dialled is currently not in use. Please check the number before trying again
Kaname: Ooops? I must have dialled the wrong number....
Tessa: This was a decision between the top level and myself. It was decided that Intelligence Division is sufficient enough for her guard duty Sagara: I do not see it that way Tessa: You have a more important task Sagara: That is?
Tessa: I would like your full attention on the use of that machine Arvarest does not allow any other pilots other than yourself
Tessa: During that hostage incident, your brain pattern was recorded or should I say "absorbed" into the Lamda Driver Tessa: This isn't something you can overwrite later on Sousuke: ..... I don't understand what you mean
Tessa: Arvarest unit has become an extention of yourself from the moment you piloted it for the 1st time.
[ He is saying that on purpose as a sign of resentment ]
( and he is upset because its about HER )
Tessa: If that is what it takes to convince you then I will give the order or whatever it takes : If its necessary, I will do it even if I have to take you away from Kaname-san
Tessa: I CANNOT OBJECT THE ORDER GIVEN AT THE TOP LEVEL ON MY OWN!!
Tessa: WITHOUT THE ARVAREST, WE HAVE NO MEANS TO STAND AGAINST ENEMIES USING THE "LAMDA DRIVER" AS THE CAPTAIN OF TDD-1, I HAVE TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF MY CREW AS WELL AS HER SAFETY!!
Tessa: DON'T YOU EVER NOTICE ANYTHING??? IS SHE THE ONLY THING ON YOUR MIND???
Tessa: HAVE YOU EVER EVEN TRIED TO CONSIDER MY FEELINGS!?
Tessa: WHY DON'T YOU JUST SAY IT OUT LOUD??? Tessa: "I WANT TO BE WITH HER. DON'T GET IN MY WAY!!"
Tessa: It would be so much easier if you did that....
( .... This is terrible )
( A Captain that cries like a little girl with envy is simply unheard of )
( She completely hates me!! ) Sagara: I'm really sorry Captain. I seriously regret my action earlier. I simply lacked any degree of understanding......
Sagara: I'm Sergeant Sagara Sousuke!! Member of the TDD for Mithril West Pacific Division!! I was sent here to Tokyo on the 20th of April to protect a certain individual!!
Sagara: I believe she is being targeted by someone for the following reasons: Sagara: 1: She is an unique individual that has a certain gift
Someone1: Who is that guy? Someone2: Definitely an idiot Someone3: What is he saying Someone4: I think there is something wrong with his head Someone5: Shouldn't someone call the cops?
Sagara: 2: Wispered are said to have unique knowledge related to military applications {Truuuuu}
{ Kasha }
WRAITH: Are you out of your mind?? ( Heavily encrypted voice.... so this is <Wraith> )
Webber: So? What did you say to Kaname before you left?
[ I didn't say anything..... ] [ I didn't even have the courage to meet her ] Webber: ... I see... well its understandable if you don't want to tell me
Cruizo: I forgot about the introduction earlier I'm Leutenant Belfannigan Cruizo that recently transferred from the Mediterranean Division <Baluforlon> Cruizo: As of today, I'm a SRT member of TDD.
Cruizo: By the way, my callsign is URUZ 1
[ So he is the replacement for Captain McKannen ]
Cruizo: Sergeant Sagara Sousuke, I heard that there is noone that can stand against you in a battle with the A.S. Cruizo: Lets see what you can do
Hello!! Thank you for buying Full Metal: Sigma!! This is the author Ueda Hiroshi.
Thanks for the support!!
This is a continuation of the original episode [ The end of the day-by-day ] so a lot of work but I'm doing it by trial & error. Full Metal has a lot of interesting characters so its quite enjoyable though!! I particularly enjoy drawing the old guys!! Old guys!! old guys! (Brown cheers) #I'm not sure what that means# It might be a surprise but its difficult to draw Kaname.... I need some training Well, please continue to support Full Metal Sigma (full of old guys)!!
<SA(gara)VAGE> Its quite a high spec AS with a straight face and jumps around the place Its appearance is quite gross
<T.D.Kaname> Very good at swimming Weird for the heroinne
<Arvarest.Tessa> No injuries thanks to Lamda Driver!! Probably fine even if M9 steps on it!! Weakness is that its stomach gets cold
Author notes: * Kuma-san, Kanna-san, Okuda-Kun, thanks for the assistance!! * Shaka-chan, Rome-Nii-san thanks for your help with the Mob scenes!!