Putting Plans into Locomotion

To use this train as an explosive is a brazen plan. We'll have but one attempt, so we had best make it count!

Erenville

I hope Namikka is safe...

Well, we have our plan. Now let's finish this train and blast our way into the dome.

We'll make this plan work—see if we don't!

Cutscene

While I have no objections to the plan itself, I have one concern.

How can we be certain Zoraal Ja will not strike Tuliyollal in retaliation?

I considered the possibility.

But when my brother told me to come and prove myself, he meant it.

He wants to show that his kingdom is superior to Tuliyollal, and it'll give him no satisfaction to attack when he knows I'm not there.

No, he'll be waiting inside the dome. Waiting for us to challenge him so he can crush us and prove his strength.

Indeed... If anything, we're more likely to put Tuliyollal in danger by not taking the fight to him.

So we indulge Zoraal Ja. At least, until Tuliyollal has shored up its defenses.

Right. We'll charge in from the front and keep his eyes on us.

During which time Koana will find a way to fortify Tuliyollal.

If you believe this is the best course, then we shall trust in your judgment.

I expect there will be no small amount of enemy resistance, but we will do all in our power to assist you.

Thank you.

Well, time is of the essence. Let's go and see what's left to be done for the train.

End Cutscene

Optional dialogue

Everyone's hard at work on the train. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Hmmm. Where to begin?

Shenza has given me a list of materials. We'll see to it they have everything they need!

It's a shame Cid and his engineers aren't here to help. If they were here, I expect they'd turn it into a flying train.

Erenville

Zoraal Ja's forces remain quiet for now. If there is any movement, I'll alert everyone immediately.

Looks like work is getting underway. We'll finish in no time at all!

So what can we do to help? No need to hold back!

As I understand it, the two of you met your fair share of craftsmen during the rite of succession.

Would you happen to know a few who'd be willing to come and help us complete modifications to the train?

Of course! What sort of craftsmen did you have in mind?

Let's see now...

Perhaps my greatest concern is keeping the train safe from enemy attacks.

Even with you all aboard to fend them off, it'd be over in an instant if they managed to get just one good hit on the ceruleum tanks.

According to eyewitnesses, the soldiers use lightning-based weapons, so I've a mind to install grounding rods. Would you happen to know a carpenter who could handle that?

What will you say?

We could ask Wuk Evu.

A master carpenter from Ok'hanu, eh? If they'd be willing, we'd be glad to have them.

No objections from me. Just be sure not to forget their traditional greeting...

We could ask the fellow with a fetish for formalities.

Heh, you mean Wuk Evu. While he has his quirks, there's no questioning his carpentry!

A master carpenter from Ok'hanu, eh? If they'd be willing, we'd be glad to have them.

But we'll need more than just a carpenter if we want this done in a timely fashion.

We've got a lot of equipment that needs moving. Heavy equipment. I don't suppose you know anyone up to the task?

What will you say?

Perhaps Fonjeantaine can help.

Fonjeantaine? That's...certainly a choice.

But I wouldn't exactly call him strong. For a task like this, I think we should ask someone like, say, Zurmurwur.

Perhaps Zurmurwur can help.

Zurmurwur would be perfect! We'd be hard-pressed to find folks stronger than the Yok Huy, and I'm sure he'd be willing to help.

You're friends with the Yok Huy? I'll be damned. We'll not want for strength with help like that.

Next, I'd like to outfit the train with some powerful weaponry of its own.

Like as not, the soldiers will be riding their flying vessels. We'll need countermeasures to deal with them.

That's true... I for one can't use magic, nor am I handy with a firearm like my brother.

Any ideas for ranged weapons we can use?

What will you say?

Let's borrow guns from Koana for everyone!

Guns, eh? While they'd be suitable in theory, it takes no ordinary marksman to hit a flying target.

So it'd need to be something that doesn't require that level of skill and precision. But weapons aren't exactly my field of expertise...

Let's install ballistas on the train! Big ones!

Ballistas, eh? While they'd be powerful, it seems to me it'd take too long to reload between shots.

If there were some sort of ballista that could reload quickly, then that might work. But weapons aren't exactly my field of expertise...

Perhaps I can be of assistance.

The Crystarium employed aetheric cannons for its defenses, and I see no reason why the design cannot be adopted for your train.

While I did not conceive them myself, I know their design. It should be possible to build them here, provided we have the requisite materials and skilled smiths.

Now, that sounds like something Fonjeantaine can help with. What are the materials we need?

The barrel can be fashioned from any metal, so long as it's highly conductive to aether. To power the cannon, we will require fire-aspected crystals of the highest purity.

Fire crystals, eh? Might be as the miners over at the Springs can help with that.

Then if I could leave the crystals and smiths in everyone's hands, I shall get started drawing up the schematics.

Right then, I'll secure us the smiths.

In the meantime, could you deal with the materials? Shenza is in charge of our supplies, so it might be good to talk to him about it first.

Well, I think we're set for a plan! Thanks for the consultation!

Now let's get this train dressed up, and give her the proper farewell she deserves!

End Cutscene

Hehe, the plan's coming together!

To make good speed, I'm going to try and enlist some more help from among our friends back in Yok Tural.

I'll leave the materials in your care. I think I saw Shenza over to the southeast.

Shenza

That should be enough lumber for the armor. What else do we need...?

Oh! Sorry, I didn't see you there. What can I do for you?

Aetheric cannons? Interesting. I have an idea where we can get the conductive metal, so I'll take care of it.

I'm not sure about the fire crystals, though. Might be best if you spoke directly with a miner. Can I leave that to you?

Great!

You're friends with Iyaate, aren't you? One of the best miners around. If anyone can get you the crystals you're after, it's her.

Optional dialogue

It's a shame Cid and his engineers aren't here to help. If they were here, I expect they'd turn it into a flying train.

Shenza has given me a list of materials. We'll see to it they have everything they need!