Lap 38 - Falcon's Crimson Flower

Falcon's Crimson Flower is the 38th episode of the F-Zero Farukon Densetsu anime.

## Overview

Black Shadow senses the presence of a Reactor Might on the planet Tank. Upon its activation, Black Shadow is inflicted with a surge of energy, which then affects Zoda. Black Shadow then orders Miss Killer to search for the Reactor Might.

At the Galaxy Police headquarters, Dr. Stewart and Jody search for information pertaining to Andy Summer’s missing body. With a lack of results, Dr. Stewart assumes that it disappeared, was moved, or a hacker somehow took it. He then assures Jody that he’s still searching for information, in his own way. Tanaka then calls them to his office.

Clank, at the Falcon House, exclaims that “Dr. Mask” is offering a reward for information about Andy. Ryu looks over at Clank’s screen, as Clank notes that Dr. Mask looks familiar, although Ryu doesn’t see the similarity to Dr. Stewart. In his office, Tanaka informs Jody and Dr. Stewart that the Galaxy Police higher-ups have ordered them to to stop their search, without reason. After leaving the office, Jody then discusses the possible reason with Dr. Stewart, who assumes that the higher-ups may want to hide Andy’s existence altogether, hinting that he may still be alive. Dr. Stewart questions this possible motive, as Clank enters and reports that the Mobile Task Force’s computer system has received an overflow of information in response to “Dr. Mask’s” reward. Clank also remarks that Dr. Stewart “didn’t really try to hide” his identity, making it easy to determine who Dr. Mask really was.

Dr. Stewart determines that most of the information received is only trying to get the reward, as Jody thanks him for his work. She worries that he could get in trouble if this continues, and tells him that he’s the only one who can take over the Task Force if anything happened to her. He assures her that he’ll be fine, and that the higher-ups would have stopped her if she didn’t do her job correctly. Jody then visits the area where her brother died, placing a bouquet of flowers down as an elderly woman passes by and laments that she didn’t know that someone died there. After the woman leaves, Jody notes that her brother simply liked the flowers. The White Cat leaves the area as Bart and Clank walk by, with Bart noticing the flowers. He becomes focused for a moment before moving on.

Miss Killer reports the location of the Reactor Might to her master, and Black Shadow orders Blood Falcon to retrieve it. Zoda leaves the room, refusing to help. At a cafe, Jody suddenly stands from her seat, believing that she saw her brother again, but it turns out to be a false alarm. Clank, who was out shopping, comes across Jody, who tells him that she’s on a break for the rest of the day. Jody asks if he lives nearby, and Clank takes the opportunity to invite her to the Falcon House to meet Bart. Once there, Clank calls for Bart before excusing himself, as Jody looks around.

When Bart and Jody lock eyes, they are surprised to see each other, and she asks if he is Andy Summer. Bart kindly dismisses this comparison, introducing himself as Bart Lemming. Clank returns and plans to introduce Jody, as Bart realizes she is the Mobile Task Force’s boss. He thanks her for taking care of Clank, but Clank remarks that he’s the one taking care of the team instead before requesting a cup of coffee for Jody. Jody looks over at the salvias, as Bart notes that he found some the previous day. When he serves Jody her coffee, she notes that the flavor is just what she likes; a full-bodied bitter and sweet taste. Bart responds that he thought it would suit her, as Clank commends him for knowing what his customers enjoy. Jody notes that it reminds her of the coffee that her brother used to make for her. When she finishes, she thanks Bart for the drink, and Clank reminds her that he’s treating her for the day. Bart then tells her that the drink is on the house.

At her brother’s grave, Jody suddenly sees Captain Falcon, who tells her to forget about Andy and to focus on her mission. She inquires for more information, but Falcon only tells her to forget Andy again, before driving off in the Blue Falcon. Jody then returns to the White Cat, noticing a bouquet of salvias on it. Meanwhile, Blood Falcon makes a citywide announcement calling out Ryu and Captain Falcon while he causes mayhem. He announces that he’ll be waiting on the planet Tank before giving a two-finger salute. Jody then briefs her team about Tank, once famous for its stalactites and F-Zero race course. Due to decreased tourism, the races were canceled there and the course’s condition hasn’t been maintained. Dr. Stewart determines that Blood Falcon’s goal is not to race, but to defeat Ryu and Captain Falcon. The Galaxy Runner travels to the planet by a warp gate, while Blood Falcon retrieves the Reactor Might. Black Shadow stands in the way of the Blood Hawk, taking the Reactor Might and shoving it within the machine, which inflicts a surge of energy on Blood Falcon. Black Shadow then returns to his own machine and leaves, as Blood Falcon declares that he will take his opponents’ Reactor Mights.

The Blood Hawk clashes with the Blue Falcon and Dragon Bird as they head into the caverns. Jody orders Jack, Dr. Clash, Lucy, and Mr. EAD to split up and search for the others. As the Blood Hawk, Blue Falcon, and Dragon Bird head further into the cave, their Reactor Mights begin to activate, sending out energy waves. A wall of the cave’s water rises to a great height, as the three machines approach. Falcon warns Ryu that the new Reactor Might is starting up, and the two pilots utilize Boost Fire. Blood Falcon uses Blood Fire, as the three continually collide and cause a Dark Space warp hole to open. The Blue Falcon attempts to push the Dragon Bird away from the warp hole, with Falcon urging Ryu to increase his power and use his accelerator to escape. Blood Falcon calls out for Captain Falcon, and vice versa, just moments before they are pulled into the warp hole. Ryu calls out for Captain Falcon, just as Jody arrives, desperately calling for her brother. The warp hole closes, and the cave water shifts into a whirlpool.

At the Falcon House, Clank apologizes to Jody for not being able to make coffee as good as Bart, before noticing that she is looking at the salvias. He notes that they are Bart’s favorite flowers, before Ryu enters, surprised to see Jody. Jody tells him that it’s her second visit, as Ryu sits and asks her about Captain Falcon being her brother. Clank turns to ask about what Ryu said, but Ryu dismisses having said anything. Ryu then asks Clank about Bart’s absence, and Clank tells him that Bart has been traveling, leaving him in charge of the Falcon House. He then serves Jody for her coffee, but she isn’t fond of the taste. Ryu jokes that he’ll just drink milk instead, as Clank apologizes to Jody. Jody assures him that it’s just his own special brew, before noting that the salvias stand for “family’s love.”

In the preview for the next episode, Ryu reports to “Director” Jack that the Mobile Task Force has been disbanded, to Jack’s shock. Jack exclaims that he wasn’t aware, and Ryu informs him that it is the title of the next episode.

## Bart’s Classroom

Despite Falcon being pulled into a warp hole, Bart still performs his Classroom segments. He talks about the Mobile Task Force’s Captain, Jody Summer.

* She was born on Februrary 21st, is 20 years old (as of 2202), and has a blood type of B.
* She likes fondue and wine.
* She is dedicated to her work.
* Her parents died when she was a child, but her brother, Andy, raised her. As he was a Galaxy Police officer, Jody idolized him and wanted to become an officer too. She was eventually promoted to the Captain of the Mobile Task Force.

Should anyone wish to have a drink with her, Bart states that they'll have to get through him first.