Clash! Great Mine!

Clash! Great Mine! is the fifth Adventure Mission in the Aetherium Wars event.
==Steps==
# Meet up with March 7th
# Head to the Great Mine: Entrance
# Question Topaz's Support Squad
# Ask the Guide Robot
# Go to the indicated area and pass the trial
# Disperse the troublesome workers
# Go to the indicated area and pass the trial
# Disperse the troublesome workers
# Go to the indicated area and pass the trial
# Disperse the troublesome workers
# Go to the indicated area and pass the trial
# Disperse the troublesome workers
# Go to the indicated area and pass the trial
# Use the Automaton Stealth Bomb to disperse the workers
# Go to the indicated area and pass the trial
# Challenge the championship contender
==Dialogue==
===Meet up with March 7th===
;(Talk to March 7th)
:March 7th: How'd you sleep, (Trailblazer)? Today marks the end of our Victory Zone journey! We'll need all the energy we can get!
:(Trotter Name): Oink, oink, oink!
: Slept like a log!
::March 7th: Great~
: It's finally going to be over...
::March 7th: Hehe... Thanks for sticking with me through everything.
:March 7th: Let's do this! , here we come!
===Head to the Great Mine: Entrance===
;(Approach marker)
:March 7th: The Great Mine's just down here. The IPC should have the venue all sorted by now.
:March 7th: Ready, (Trailblazer)?
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink!
: Let's go.
:March 7th: Alright then, let's go get our ticket to the championship!
 
===Question Topaz's Support Squad===
;(Enter Victory Zone: Great Mine)
:March 7th: Isn't that Topaz's Support Squad?
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;(Approach Topaz's Support Squad)
:Harsh IPC Worker: Hehe... Just as expected!
:Vicious IPC Worker: We knew you'd turn up here sooner or later! Come to challenge the final ?
:March 7th: I knew we missed something yesterday - turns out I was right: We forgot to teach you guys a lesson!
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink...
:Harsh IPC Worker: It's all your fault, making us look bad in front of the director! But since you're here...
:Vicious IPC Worker: ...We'll be taking back what's ours!
: Dream on, that's our friend you're talking about!
::March 7th: Yeah, (Trotter Name) are not going anywhere!
: It's your own fault for losing them in the first place...
::March 7th: Yeah! We're not the ones to blame. Did you think we're just gonna hand (Trotter Name) over willingly!?
: Why don't we talk it out?
::March 7th: ...No talking!
::March 7th: (Trotter Name) are our friend, and we're not giving them to you!
:March 7th: Also, does Miss Topaz even approve of your so-called "support squad"?
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink? Oink! Oink!
:Harsh IPC Worker: Well, since you asked so nicely...
:Vicious IPC Worker: ...But don't think we'll be taking it easy on you!
:???: Yikes, enough already. Don't make a spectacle.
:Harsh IPC Worker: That sounds like...
:Vicious IPC Worker: ...Director Topaz!?
:Topaz: Making a mess wherever you go... I should have disbanded this "support squad" months ago.
:Harsh IPC Worker: D—Director Topaz, we're sorry!
:Vicious IPC Worker: We messed up!
:Topaz: If apologies were enough, there'd be no need for a Talent Motivation Department, would there? I've received a report about your misdeeds — may have to include the results in your performance reviews.
:Topaz's Support Squad: Oh no...
:Topaz: As for (Trailblazer) and Miss March, Wilder has informed me of your situation with the Aether Spirit.
:Topaz: I've spoken to Miss Asta — she proposed that the two of you should decide what to do with the Aether Spirit... Her only requirement is that you keep her updated.
: We'll give it a lot of careful consideration.
::March 7th: So it's up to us...? But, Miss Asta is (Trotter Name)'s owner...
: Does that mean we can keep them?
::March 7th: It... sounds like it? But, Miss Asta is (Trotter Name)'s owner...
: Long live the director and lead researcher!
::March 7th: Hehe... Thanks to both of you for understanding.
:Topaz: Mm, you should take this opportunity to enjoy the rest of the tournament — no need to rush to a decision now.
:(Trotter Name): Oink Oink! Oink...
:March 7th: Looks like (Trotter Name) thinks so, too.
:March 7th: Miss Topaz, what brings you here? Do you also play Aetherium Wars?
:Topaz: Hehe, correct, but I haven't come here to challenge a championship contender.
:Topaz: As the titleholder of last year's championship, I've earned a place in this year's final... but my visit here today is purely to discuss matters with the event sponsor.
:Topaz: There's been a lot of buzz lately about an "" who's been making waves in the gaming community — I want to discuss the situation with Mr. Giovanni.
: I'm sure you've got some serious gaming skills.
::Topaz: Hahaha, you're too kind. Compared to Mr. Giovanni, I'm practically a novice.
: Can you reveal the true identity of the elite player?
::March 7th: Now that I think of it, Mr. Giovanni mentioned that the previous tournament champion was defeated by the elite player...
::Topaz: Hahaha, it's embarrassing to admit, but I did face off against that player... Unfortunately, I didn't quite measure up.
:March 7th: So, who exactly is this elite player?
:Topaz: I'm afraid I can't reveal that — Mr. Giovanni specifically reminded me to keep some "surprises" in store for you.
: So how are we supposed to find out?
: Oh wow, I'm sooo "Elated" now...
::March 7th: Tell me about it... Dealing with a Masked Fool is exhausting...
::Topaz: Hey, don't lose heart, I'm rooting for you all the way!
: I suppose being the sole sponsor means you can just do whatever you want...
::March 7th: Seriously, these financially fortunate types are starting to get on my nerves...
::Topaz: Hey, don't lose heart, I'm rooting for you all the way!
:Topaz: As a fellow player, I can still give you some good advice — like how the mechanisms in this Victory Zone work, for example.
:Topaz: Take a look — simply follow this path, and you'll eventually bump into the for this Victory Zone.
:Topaz: If you need any information, your best bet is to talk to the guide. Unfortunately, I've got a few other matters to attend to right now, but I wish you both the best of luck!
:March 7th: The Miss Topaz mentioned could have important information for us.
:March 7th: Let's go find him, (Trailblazer)!
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink!
 
===Ask the Guide Robot===
;(Approach Guide Robot)
:March 7th: Is... this the ?
:Guide: Boop... boop... boop...
:Guide: Player credentials validated. Hello, hello. Welcome to the Great Mine Victory Zone.
: Can you tell us what we need to do?
::Guide: Hello, hello. I'm happy to assist.
: Not another robot...
::Guide: Hello, hello. I am classified as an automaton, I am not a "robot."
:Guide: Allow me to introduce the puzzles for the Great Mine Victory Zone.
:Guide: A group of unidentified IPC workers, who call themselves the "," have taken over the Victory Zone, causing numerous problems for players.
:Guide: You must to and disperse these disruptive people.
:Guide: Please be aware that . Thus, it is imperative that you .
:Guide: To clarify, the explosion is purely optical and poses no physical threat.
:March 7th: What does Director Topaz think about us having to take on her support squad?
:Guide: In response to your question, I am currently retrieving the relevant audio recording...
:Guide: "You guys have caused me nothing but trouble... It's time for you to make amends by proving yourselves in the Victory Zone!"
: So it was all an act...
: It's a tough life working for the IPC...
:March 7th: Haha... Sometimes you just have to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
:Guide: This concludes instructions. If you are ready, please follow me to the first .
:March 7th: Hey, the guide is on the move, let's keep up!
 
===Go to the indicated area and pass the trial===
;(Approach marker)
:Guide: That support squad member is directly facing us.
:Guide: We must find a way of moving around him without being seen. Please, follow me.
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;(Approach marker)
:Guide: Multiple dispersible targets detected ahead. Granting operation access to Automaton Spider.
:Guide: Access granted. Please take control of the Automaton Spider and trigger an explosion to disperse the disruptive workers.
:Guide: Warning: . Thus, it is imperative that you .
 
===Disperse the troublesome workers===
;(If you walk towards the IPC goons)
:You have left the challenge area. Please restart the challenge
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;(After failing the challenge)
:The Automaton Stealth Bomb has been disabled. Please restart the challenge
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;(After blowing up the IPC goon)
:Guide: Task completion: satisfactory. Maintain forward progression.
:March 7th: Sounds like we did it. Let's press on.
 
===Go to the indicated area and pass the trial===
;(Approach Impatient Youth, optional)
:Impatient Youth: I finally found a player! Quick, quick! I have to go and do my homework as soon as we're done!
;(Begin fight against , )
:Impatient Youth: I only get this little time to play every day, and I lost!? Waaaa...
;(Obtain Cleansing Chip and )
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;(Talk to Aetherium Wars Analyst, optional)
:Impatient Youth: I only get this little time to play every day, and I lost!? Waaaa...
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;(Approach marker)
:Guide: Multiple dispersible targets detected ahead. Granting operation access to Automaton Spider.
:Guide: Access granted. Please take control of the Automaton Spider and trigger an explosion to disperse the disruptive workers.
:Guide: Be aware: Automaton Spiders may only be used once. Trigger explosions .
 
===Disperse the troublesome workers===
;(If you walk towards the IPC goons)
:You have left the challenge area. Please restart the challenge
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;(After failing the challenge)
:The Automaton Stealth Bomb has been disabled. Please restart the challenge
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;(After blowing up the IPC goons)
:Guide: Task completion: satisfactory. Maintain forward progression.
:March 7th: ...I've gotta say, this puzzle is pretty unorthodox...
 
===Go to the indicated area and pass the trial===
;(Approach marker)
:Guide: Multiple dispersible targets detected . Granting operation access to Automaton Spider.
:Guide: Access granted. Please take control of the Automaton Spider and trigger an explosion to disperse the disruptive workers.
:Guide: Be aware: Automaton Spiders may only be used once. Trigger explosions .
 
===Disperse the troublesome workers===
;(If you walk towards the IPC goons)
:You have left the challenge area. Please restart the challenge
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;(After failing the challenge)
:The Automaton Stealth Bomb has been disabled. Please restart the challenge
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;(After blowing up the IPC goons)
:Guide: Task completion: satisfactory. Maintain forward progression.
:March 7th: I think I'm starting to get the hang of this...
 
===Go to the indicated area and pass the trial===
;(Approach Automaton Fanatic)
:Automaton Fanatic: Don't rush off, come and look at my automatons!
;(Begin fight against , )
:Automaton Fanatic: In the real world, I can't even afford a single automaton. But, in the world of Aetherium Wars, I have collected many! Aetherium Wars is the best!
;(Obtain Matrix Iteration Chip and )
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;(Talk to Automaton Fanatic, optional)
:Automaton Fanatic: In the real world, I can't even afford a single automaton. But, in the world of Aetherium Wars, I have collected many! Aetherium Wars is the best!
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;(Approach Exhausted Miner)
:Exhausted Miner: It's been a long day, finally I get to relax. Come, have a battle with me!
;(Begin fight against , )
:Exhausted Miner: Well, a loss is a loss. I work so hard every day, getting to play Aetherium Wars is my one joy in life.
;(Obtain Safe Mode Chip and )
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;(Talk to Exhausted Miner, optional)
:Exhausted Miner: Well, a loss is a loss. I work so hard every day, getting to play Aetherium Wars is my one joy in life.
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;(Approach Naive Player)
:Naive Player: Have you heard? If you use specific Aether Spirits in ninety-nine battles, a secret Aether Spirit will spawn!
;(Begin fight against , )
:Naive Player: That was my hundredth battle... Were the rumors just a lie...?
;(Obtain Shieldbreaker Chip and )
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;(Talk to Naive Player, optional)
:Naive Player: That was my hundredth battle... Were the rumors just a lie...?
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;(Approach marker)
:Guide: Multiple dispersible targets detected . Granting operation access to Automaton Spider.
:Guide: Access granted. Please take control of the Automaton Spider and trigger an explosion to disperse the disruptive workers.
:Guide: Be aware: Automaton Spiders may only be used once. Trigger explosions .
:March 7th: Look how many there are, (Trailblazer)! Better make sure you choose the moment to strike. Don't let me down~
 
===Disperse the troublesome workers===
;(If you walk towards the IPC goons)
:You have left the challenge area. Please restart the challenge
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;(After failing the challenge)
:The Automaton Stealth Bomb has been disabled. Please restart the challenge
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;(After blowing up the IPC goons, proceed to next step)
 
===Go to the indicated area and pass the trial===
;(Approach marker)
:March 7th: Look, (Trailblazer), there are two workers blocking the way over there!
:March 7th: Look at them, standing there like statues! It might be tricky getting around these two.
:Guide: Please remain calm — I have a solution.
:March 7th: What!?
:March 7th: A... mine cart?
: Aha, now I get it! That's brilliant.
::March 7th: Wh—What's brilliant?
: A mine cart? Why?
::March 7th: What do we need a mine cart for?
:Guide: ...
:March 7th: Come on, say something already.
:March 7th: ...
:March 7th: ...
:March 7th: ...Ohhhh! I get it!
: Looks like we're on the same page.
::March 7th: Hehe, for once!
: Care to explain?
::March 7th: C'mon, you still haven't figured it out?
:March 7th: Alright, it's like this. All we need to do is load the robot onto the mine cart...
:They loaded the Automaton Stealth Bomb into the mine cart...
:March 7th: ...give it a little push... and then kaboom! They'll never see it coming!
:March 7th: What do you think? It's the perfect plan~
:Guide: Congratulations, you are correct. This is the optimal solution! Granting operation access to Automaton Spider.
:Guide: Access granted. Please take control of the Automaton Spider and trigger an explosion to disperse the disruptive workers.
:March 7th: It's all up to you now, (Trailblazer)! Catch 'em by surprise!
 
===Use the Automaton Stealth Bomb to disperse the workers===
;(If you walk towards the IPC goons)
:You have left the challenge area. Please restart the challenge
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: Operate Mine Cart
:March 7th: ...Now!
;(If you hesitate)
:March 7th: What are you waiting for!? Hurry up or they'll start getting suspicious!
: Activate the Automaton Stealth Bomb
:March 7th: Yay, we did it!
:Guide: Congratulations. Please maintain forward progression.
 
===Go to the indicated area and pass the trial===
;(Approach marker)
:Topaz's Support Squad Member: H—Huh? How'd you get behind me?
:Topaz's Support Squad Member: Are you telling me you wiped out all my co-workers?
: Your powers of perception are truly astounding.
: You're next!
:Topaz's Support Squad Member: Fine, if that's the case then I'm outta here... Do whatever you want!
:Topaz's Support Squad Member: Ugh! I can't believe it!
:Guide: Congratulations! The Great Mine Victory Zone crisis has been resolved — you may now challenge the championship contender!
:Guide: Transmitting championship contender coordinates... transmission complete. May your path lead to triumph!
:March 7th: Well, looks like this is our last stop — time to make a move, (Trailblazer)!
 
===Challenge the championship contender===
;(Approach Giovanni)
:Giovanni: Haha... I never doubted you two would show up sooner or later!
:Giovanni: Your enthusiasm is truly unmatched! As the sponsor of this event, and this Victory Zone's , it brings me great joy to see you here!
: It's... you?
::March 7th: Mr. Giovanni! I guess it's not that surprising...
::Giovanni: Not who you were expecting? I must say it's truly a privilege!
: As suspected...
::March 7th: Mr. Giovanni? Seems like my hunch was right all along...
::Giovanni: Haha, so astute!
: Enough talk, hand over the Mastery Mark!
::March 7th: Wait, wait, wait — you're not even a little bit surprised by this?
::Giovanni: Ha, now I see why you've made it so far. Truly impressive!
:Giovanni: I imagine before our final bout begins, you'd like me to answer some questions... Who is this ? What exactly is my connection to them...?
:March 7th: Are you finally going to tell us?
:(Trotter Name): Oink? Oink, oink?
:Giovanni: Tsk, tsk... Patience, Miss March.
:Giovanni: Did you ever wonder why the Aetherium Wars Gaming Association chose Mastery Marks as a requirement for progression?
:Giovanni: The answer is actually quite simple: in order to claim the title of , one must demonstrate the necessary and to surpass others...
:Giovanni: ...and the same principle applies to as well.
:Giovanni: If you truly wish to question , and learn the , then defeat me in a duel and show me your unwavering !
;(Begin Showdown against Giovanni)
:Giovanni: It's time to see if you're as strong as she says you are!
;(Fight against , , , )
;(During the fight)
:Giovanni: Now I see why she holds you in such high regard!
;(After the fight)
:Giovanni: Impressive... Truly impressive! What a riveting duel! I, Giovanni di Giorgio, humbly concede!
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink!
: That was an amazing duel!
::March 7th: Phew... Miss Topaz wasn't kidding... Mr. Giovanni really knows his stuff!
::Giovanni: Haha, you flatter me! I've witnessed your unwavering resolve. Now it's time I revealed the answer to your question.
: So, can you give us some answers now?
::March 7th: Yeah... Surely we've earned it?
::Giovanni: I've witnessed your unwavering resolve... Now it's time I revealed the answer to your questions.
: Hand over the Mastery Mark — chop chop!
::March 7th: ...Hey, slow down! We still have questions that need answering!
::Giovanni: Ha, no need to worry — even if you had forgotten, I had my answers at the ready.
:Giovanni: So... who exactly is the ?
:Giovanni: I can assure you that it is not me — I am bound by an agreement to keep her identity confidential.
:March 7th: So... what's the special connection between you and the player, then?
:Giovanni: The answer is... there is no special connection.
:Giovanni: Simply put, this player wanted to meet you both, and I happen to possess the means to make this happen. Therefore, we came to an agreement: She provided the ideal festival for me, and I would be responsible for taking you to her...
:March 7th: Who could it be...? Going to all this effort just to meet us?
: Could it be... Topaz?
::March 7th: Don't you remember what Mr. Giovanni said? This player beat the last reigning champion — it can't be her...
::March 7th: ...Or he wasn't telling us the truth?
: Time to employ the process of elimination.
::March 7th: We've met so many people on our journey, there's no way we'll be able to narrow it down...
: Alright, you got me, guilty as charged...
::March 7th: Could we tone down the narcissism just a tad?
:Giovanni: Haha, I can't reveal anymore. If you want to know the truth, you must first take this Mastery Mark.
:Giovanni: Take it and enter the . Show the universe your and , and you will surely find the answer you seek.
:March 7th: Mr. Giovanni is right, we got all the Victory Zone Mastery Marks... All we need to do now is wait for the final showdown!
: Let's do it! This championship is ours!
::(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink!
::March 7th: Looks like (Trotter Name) are also ready.
::March 7th: Then what are we waiting for? Let's go grab ourselves the title!
: Alright! Let's go find this elusive Elite Player!
::(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink! 
::March 7th: Looks like (Trotter Name) are also ready.
::March 7th: Let's do it! Time to end the mystery once and for all!
: Ready? Time to add the finishing touch to our journey!
::(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink! Oink!
::March 7th: Looks like (Trotter Name) are also ready.
::March 7th: Alright then, let's bring this journey to a close!
;(Obtain and )
;(Challenge completed)
===Optional Dialogue after the mission in Victory Zone: Great Mine===
 
;(Approach Maxime)
:Maxime: Don't go, uhh... What was I going to say...? Oh, yeah! Let's have an "Eater Room Wards" battle!
;(Begin fight against , , )
:Maxime: Ah, this game is so confusing, I can't remember any of this...
;(Obtain Firewall Chip and )
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;(Talk to Maxime, optional)
:Maxime: Ah, this game is so confusing, I can't remember any of this...
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