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Paseo#

Rolf returns to Paseo. He visits the Clone Lab, hoping to revive Nei, but it's no longer possible to do so.

Early Script

Just above Paseo is a
plateau; why not put her
to rest up there? Don't
be sad--Everyone must
die sometime; your
friend led a full life!

Final Script

Just above Paseo is a
plateau; why not put her
to rest up there? Don't
be sad--everyone must
die sometime; your
friend led a full life!

Defeated, Rolf and the others go to Central Tower for their next assignment.

Early Script

, once again there's
a serious problem. We
just
when we were
feeling relieved that
those monsters had been
taken of, this happened!
We could avoid the worst
case if the dams could
be opened,...But there's
no control. Someone
must go there and open
them.

Final Script

, once again there's
a serious problem.
Just when we were
feeling relieved that
those monsters had been
taken care of, this
happened! We could avoid
the worst case if the
dams could be opened...
but
there's no control.
Someone must go there
and open them.

So, Rolf volunteers to open the dams.

Early Script

Well,...but,...I'm sorry
to say this, but the
government of Palm has
announced your names as
the ones who made Mother
Brain go crazy. Right
now, the security system
is desparately trying to
catch you guys. It is
too dangerous to do
anything that stands
out.

Final Script

Well...,but...,I'm sorry
to say this, but the
government of Palm has
announced your names as
the ones who made Mother
Brain go crazy. Right
now, the security system
is desperately trying to
catch you guys. It is
too dangerous to do
anything that stands
out.

But Rolf refuses to just hide out in Paseo.

Early Script

I see. I won't say
anymore. Take care of
yourselves.

Final Script

I see. I won't say
any more. Take care of
yourselves.

Gaila#

Upon opening the fourth dam, Rolf's crew is captured by the government and transported to the space satellite Gaila. Shortly after, Rolf hears a large explosion and discovers that the satellite's path has changed. He reaches the control panel...

Early Script

Oh no! This satellits is
headed straight for
Palm! There's no time!
What should I do???

Final Script

Oh no! This satellite is
headed straight for
Palm! There's no time!
What should I do???

Everything goes black. Rolf has another dream about Alis fighting Dark Force before waking up on a strange ship.

Early Script

Did I disturb you?
I'm Tyler,a space
pirate. I left Palm
long ago; life under the
Mother Brain was not to
my liking. You were
being help by Gaila,
right? It's good for
you that I happened to
be close by. you're
friends are also being
revived now; they
should awake any moment.
It was terrtble...this
is all that is left of
Palm.

Final Script

Did I disturb you?
I'm Tyler,a space
pirate. I left Palm
long ago; life under the
Mother Brain was not to
my liking. You were
being held by Gaila,
right? It's good for
you that I happened to
be close by. Your
friends are also being
revived now; they
should awake any moment.
It was terrible...this
is all that is left of
Palm.

Palm has been destroyed! Tyler reveals that Rolf and the others have been charged with destroying the Mother Brain, but Tyler doesn't believe that they did.

Early Script

Anyways, I'll take you
to Paseo. I've already
got your belongings
loaded.
Ah, I remember now! you
were heading for
Dezo. I have heard
that there is someone
there who can do things
the Mother Brain can't.
But he might be of a
criminal nature! you
never can tell! Well
until we meet again!

Final Script

Anyway, I'll take you
to Paseo. I've already
got your belongings
loaded.
Ah, I remember now! You
were heading for
Dezo. I have heard
that there is someone
there who can do things
the Mother Brain can't.
But he might be of a
criminal nature! You
never can tell! Well,
until we meet again!

Paseo#

Rolf, having a new mission, goes to the Central Tower to procure a spaceship for Dezo.

Early Script

...I see. You must have
thought it out. Use the
spaceship on the roof-
top. But, remember that
you are still suspects.
The Palm incident has
made then desparate.
Make sure tou take care
of yourselves.

Final Script

...I see. You must have
thought it out. Use the
spaceship on the roof-
top. But, remember that
you are still suspects.
The Palm incident has
made them desperate.
Make sure you take care
of yourselves.

Esper Mansion#

After exploring the snowy plains of Dezo, Rolf and the others eventually find themselves in a strange mansion inhabited by Espers.

In the basement of the Esper Mansion, the blue-haired Lutz (a.k.a. Noah in the English translation of PSI), the last Telemental in Algo, awakes from his cryogenic slumber.

Early Script

What wake me was Alis's
scream. So you are the
last descendant of Alis
who fought so to protect
Algo. Beautiful Alis,
the symbol of Algo, was
fighting the dark force
in that dream. The dark
force was trying to
destroy Algo, but in
the end was itself
destroyed.
But that doesn't mean
that there is no longer
anyone trying to destroy
Algo. you,, must
arm yourself for battle.
One valuable item is the
aeroprism--it will let
you see that which can
not
be seen. Also arm
yourself with nei
weapons. Prepare
Yourself, and then I
will tell you about the
enemy's plans.

Final Script

What woke me was Alis'
scream. So you are the
last descendant of Alis
who fought to protect
Algo. Beautiful Alis,
the symbol of Algo, was
fighting the dark force
in that dream. The dark
force was trying to
destroy Algo, but in
the end was itself
destroyed.
But that doesn't mean
that there is no longer
anyone trying to destroy
Algo. You,, must
arm yourself for battle.
One valuable item is the
aeroprism--it will let
you see that which
cannot be seen. Also
arm yourself with Nei's
weapons. Prepare
yourself, and then I
will tell you about the
enemy's plans.

...so they went and did just that.

Early Script

Good job! You are
truly a descendant of
Alis. I acknowledge you
are qualified to succeed
the power of light and
the memory of darkness.
One thousand years ago,
after the battles of
Alis, Algo obtained
peace for a short while.
People were satisfied
with what was given to
them by those whom they
love, and did not ask
for more. And it was
their pleasure to give
to whom they loved more
than they wanted.
However, when Mother
Brain arrived, Algo
changed. We got confused
because Mother Brain
created so many things,
we didn't really know
what we needed.
People started to fight
for what Mother Brain
created. They no longer
thought that kindly
about Alis. People even
thought that they could
not live without
Mother Brain.
I think that a devil's
trap behind Mother
Brain. This caused the
people's mind to weaken.
The trap also leads Algo
to destruction.
I don't know who made
the trap, or why. There
is a Neisword in the
box. When you pick it
up, I will send you
over to
the evil side.

Final Script

Good job! You are
truly a descendant of
Alis. I acknowledge that
you are qualified to
succeed the power of
light and the memory of
darkness.
One thousand years ago,
after the battles of
Alis, Algo obtained
peace for a short while.
People were satisfied
with what was given to
them by those they
loved, and did not ask
for more. And it was
their pleasure to give
to their loved ones more
than they wanted.
However, when Mother
Brain arrived, Algo
changed. We got confused
because Mother Brain
created so many things,
we didn't really know
what we needed.
People started to fight
for what Mother Brain
created. They no longer
thought that kindly
about Alis. People even
thought that they could
not live without
Mother Brain.
I think that a devil's
trap is behind Mother
Brain. This caused the
people's mind to weaken.
The trap also leads Algo
to destruction.
I don't know who made
the trap, or why. There
is a Neisword in the
box. When you pick it
up, it will rescue you
from
the evil side.

After collecting the Neisword, Lutz offers to transport Rolf and friends to the final dungeon. If they refuse...

Early Script

In the case, I'll send
you on your way with my
prayers.

Final Script

In that case, I'll send
you on your way with my
prayers.

They don't do that, though. Lutz prepares to transport the party.

Early Script

Use the Neisword if you
run out of power. It
bring you back here
right away! Now go to
those who watch us
from outside of Algo.

Final Script

Use the Neisword if you
run out of power. It
will bring you back here
right away! Now go to
those who watch us
from outside of Algo.

Noah#

Early Script

Will they have to fight
to pry Algo from the
Mother Brain's grasp?

Final Script

Will they have to fight
to pry Algo from the
grasp of Mother Brain?

If Rolf and the others cowardly refuse...

Early Script

The Mother Brain laughed
loudly and said, "Just
as I thought, you cannot
harm me. I am like a
mother protecting her
child. And now I will
take my child, Algo, by
the hand and lead it
down the path of
destruction."
"On your way, then,
because there is nothing
you can do."

Final Script

The Mother Brain laughed
loudly and said," Just
as I thought, you cannot
harm me. I am like a
mother protecting her
child. And now I will
take my child, Algo, by
the hand and lead it
down the path of
destruction.
On your way, then,
because there is nothing
you can do."

The party decides to destroy Mother Brain.

Early Script

"You are such fools. If
you damage me, the world
will be thrown into a
panic. Without me, the
people of Algo are
helpless. They have
become too soft and used
to comfort.
If I were to
malfunction, the people
would die cursing my
fate. If that is your
aim, disable me! If not,
return now!

Final Script

You are such fools. If
you damage me, the world
will be thrown into a
panic. Without me, the
people of Algo are
helpless. They have
become too soft and used
to comfort.
If I were to
malfunction, the people
would die cursing their
fate. If that is your
aim, disable me! If not,
return now!"

If they agree to turn back...

Early Script

destruction."
"On your way, then,
because there is nothing
you can do."

Final Script

destruction.
On your way, then,
because there is nothing
you can do."

...but Algo must be saved!

Early Script

I shall show no mercy.
Die!

Final Script

"I will show no mercy.
Die!"

After destroying the Mother Brain, Lutz will helpfully bring back anyone who died in battle.

Early Script

Then they could hear
Lutz's voice; "Oh brave
warriors who rescued
Algo!" And and the
others came back to
life.

Final Script

Then they could hear
Lutz's voice; "Oh brave
warriors who rescued
Algol!" And then
and the others came
back to life.

Early Script

and the rest of the
company stood in
amazement where the
Mother Brain once was,
Algo had been suddenly
released from the Mother
Brain's control. The
Biosystems and weather
control systems suddenly
become useless. The
people of Algo awaited
the start of their hard
difficult life
without the Mother
Brain
But and the others
could feel a sence of
hope.

Final Script

and the rest of the
company stood in
amazement where the
Mother Brain once was.
Algo had been suddenly
released from the Mother
Brain's control. The
Biosystems and weather
control systems suddenly
became useless. The
people of Algo awaited
the start of their hard
and difficult life
without the Mother
Brain.
But and the others
could feel a sense of
hope.

After walking back, Lutz informs the party that there are still others on the ship. Rolf and the others head to the back room of the ship, where they find dozens of men in black robes. Rolf asks who they are.

Early Script

I don't like your tone
voice. Are you here
because you think we are
enemies?

Final Script

I don't like your tone
of voice. Are you here
because you think we are
enemies?

If Rolf answers "Yes" (and why wouldn't he?)

Early Script

Of caurse we hate you
for destroying the
Mother Brain

Final Script

Of course we hate you
for destroying the
Mother Brain.

The leader of the robed men continues.

Early Script

We are not people of
Algo. We are from a
place called Earth.
Our planet was green and
lovely, and we had a
highly advanced
civilization.
We are the last of our
race.

Final Script

"We are not people of
Algo. We are from a
place called Earth.
Our planet was green and
lovely, and we had a
highly advanced
civilization.
We are the last of our
race."

Early Script

"The last?...?"

Final Script

"The last...?"

The Earthling ask if they want to know why their planet was destroyed. If Rolf says yes...

Early Script

"We were a weaker people
then. Even though we
knew about the evil
inside us, we didn't
suppress it. We took
joy in controlling
nature; we didn't
realize we were
destroying ourselves.
until it was too late.
The death rattles of our
planet alerted us to our
failure. With the time
remaining us, we built a
spaceship to wander
among the stars. Then
we found Algo. We
found the people here
living in simple
happiness and became
very jealous
.
We decided we wanted
this planet. And do you
think you can stop us,
we who destroyed Palm?
You will die!

Final Script

"We were a weaker people
then. Even though we
knew about the evil
inside us, we didn't
suppress it. We took
joy in controlling
nature; we didn't
realize we were
destroying ourselves"
until it was too late.
"The death rattle of our
planet alerted us to our
failure. With the time
remaining to us, we
built a spaceship to
wander among the stars.
Then we found Algo.
We found the people
here living in simple
happiness."
"We decided we wanted
this planet. And do you
think you can stop us,
we who destroyed Palm?
You will die!"

Translation Notes
The line about becoming jealous was removed from the final script, though that much can be inferred from the remaining text anyway.

If he says no...

Early Script

Since you are going to
die anyways, you might
as well know.

Final Script

"Since you are going to
die anyway, you might
as well know.

If Rolf says "Yes" at this point, the leader of the Earthlings gets some new dialogue.

Early Script

In place of the home we
have lost we will have
to settle for this star.
The Mother Brain is
lost, but we can easily
create another. The
only ones who are
against us are you. If
you are eliminated, our
plans can proceed.
Perhaps we shall have to
kill you...

Final Script

In place of the home we
have lost we will have
to settle for this star.
The Mother Brain is
lost, but we can easily
create another. The
only ones who are
against us are you. If
you are eliminated, our
plans can proceed.

Translation Notes
Another line removed from the final script. Must have been deemed extraneous.

If Rolf says "No" again, the leader will say this, then continue with the longer story from before.

Early Script

If you want to know, we
would tell you.

Final Script

If you want to know, we
will tell you."

Hearing the Earthling's threat, Lutz transports the other members of Rolf's party aboard the Noah.

Early Script

Very clever! But it is
only a matter of time
before Algo is
destroyed.

Final Script

"Very clever! But it is
only a matter of time
before Algo is
destroyed."

Rolf and the others are suddenly attacked by hundreds of Earthlings!

Ending#

The seven remaining members of Rolf's party fight the attacking Earthlings.

Early Script

I can see the
confusion and
pity in your
eyes.
I will never
forgive you for
what you have
done.

Final Script

I can see the
confusion and
pity in your
eyes. I will
never forgive
you for what
you have done.

Translation Notes
The ending portraits will glitch if the dialogue is more than seven lines long, which is why this message had to be reformatted.

Early Script

You have shown
me the ugliness
of continued
existence.
But we will never
forget the beauty
that life once
held!

Final Script

You have shown
me the ugliness
of continued
existence.

Translation Notes
The same problem is seen here, but instead of reformatting or rewriting the dialogue, they just cut Hugh's second line completely.