Zone of the Enders Prologue
In the previous game "ZONE OF THE ENDERS", Jehuty was taken out of Jupiter's colony Antilia and then picked up by the UNSF ship Atlantis. The new game "ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER" begins from when Jehuty is discovered on Jupiter's satellite Callisto.
What happens to Jehuty, Leo, and Atlantis during the two years after the Antilia Raid in 2172...
Antillia - Log Book Part 1 | Antillia - Log Book Part 2 | Callisto
On board the Atlantis 2173.1.17 20:17 (from Celvice Klein's memoirs)
It's been 3 weeks since the Antilia Raid.
The Atlantis has escaped the chase of BAHRAM and is now hiding near Jupiter's satellite Callisto. According to Elena, Urenbeck Catapults in Jupiter's range have been shut down by BAHRAM's invasion units.
The people on Atlantis cannot make up their mind between raiding a catapult and forcibly opening a route to Mars and slowly but steadily flying through normal space from the asteroid belt to Mars. Mariko and Siluella seem to trust Co-captain Elena and wait for her decision. Mr. Thunderheart said in rage that they should take over the catapult on Callisto and fly directly to Mars.
Leo has been getting a lot of pilot training aggressively, sitting in the simulator all day long. Something has changed within him that incident.
He keeps on saying, "I've gotta become tougher." I am worried that one day he might go to war again. I am also worried about those left on Antilia.
The news said that casualties were not that many. Are my friends safe?
I want to go back to Antilia as soon as possible.
Excerpts from the Atlantis logbook: 2173.1.18 Co-captain Elena Weinberg
We have been surrounded by BAHRAM and are confined within Jupiter's range.
Taking over the catapult on Callisto cannot be done with the V2 LEVs on this ship.
The job would be easier if we used Jehuty. However, doing so will result in the resonance reaction with Anubis.
The enemy will be able to detect us, and we want to avoid that.
Given all this, what we are forced to do is get to the asteroid belt (although this takes a lot of time) and use the catapult at the asteroid belt base and fly to Mars.
I will have the military post research team examine Jehuty. If research progresses, I'm sure findings will lead to advancements of weaponry for our V2.
I must finalize the navigation route tonight and report to the captain tomorrow and leave immediately.
Upon his own request, I have appointed Leo Stenbuck "special task corporal." He has been registered as the pilot of V2 #2.
Official training will begin tomorrow under the supervison of Master Sergeant Thunderheart.
Excerpts from the V2 simulation battle report (as of 2173.2.14)
V2 #1 pilot: Rock Thunderheart
V2 #1: 7wins, 12 losses
V2 #2 pilot: Leo Stenbuck
V2 #2: 12 wins, 7 losses
From the Antlantis clinic journal: 2173.4.6 by Mariko Owen
Again treated the wounds of Rock Thunderheart and Leo Stenbuck.
They supposedly got into a fight in the cafeteria. Neither spoke of how the fight started.
They seem to get along, but they never go easy on each other.
From the activation log of Jehuty's on-board independent battle support unit ADA: 2173.10.27 02:09
"ADA, are you awake?"
Canceling Idle Mode.
What are you doing at this time of the day?
I have not confirmed any input for the past hour since you got on board.
"I feel comfortable here... I guess."
We will arrive at the asteroid belt base tomorrow.
I assume you will be assigned many tasks. I advise you to get adequate amounts of sleep.
"That's why I'm here."
I do not comprehend.
"Ha ha... You never change."
I detect motion reactions inside the hangar.
"Leo? I knew you were here."
"Celvice."
"I just wanted to thank you once again. Can I climb up in there?"
"Yeah, sure. It's dark. Be careful. You don't mind ADA, do you?"
I do not comprehend the dialogue or the question.
Do as you wish. This frame is designed to seat only one runner, though.
Excerpts from the V2 simulation battle report (as of 2173.10.27)
V2 #1 pilot: Rock Thunderheart
V2 #1: 2 wins, 38 losses
V2 #2 pilot: Leo Stenbuck
V2 #2: 38 wins, 2 losses
