StrikerS SSX Booklet translation
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To those who looked up at the sky with me.
It has been three years since the [JS Incident].
The young former Mobile Six Division members have moved on to different places and different lines of work.
Midchilda has become the stage of a series of brutal/atrocious crimes/incidents.
The young [Strikers] and their friends/companions must stand up against the perpetrators at the heart of these brutal serial crimes; the [Mariage] and [X(Ix)],
An after story of [Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS], a two CD and two continuous hour long sound drama special!
Cast: (not bothering putting in the seiyuu names)
Subaru Nakajima Teana Lanster Erio Mondial Caro Ru Rushe Runessa Magnus Takamachi Vivio Lutecia Agito Ginga Nakajima Alto Krauetta Vice Granscenic Genya Nakajima Carim Gracia Schach Nouera Waltz Stan Jail Scaglietti
Otto, Deed Uno, tre Nove, Quattro Cinque,Wendi Sein Diechi
???
Ending Theme [My Friend] song: Kawada Mami
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Prologue
The central/pivotal/principal city of the interdimensional worlds, Midchilda.
Some time has passed since the Capital was attacked by the full-scale city-wide terrorist plot, the [JS Incident].
The JS incident, which had begun with the [Relic Case], gave rise to a Division to counter it. As a result of resolving the JS Incident , the Division responsible for breaching the mystery, [Mobile Six] was disbanded/dissolved as it’s raison d’être ended . It is now the third summer since then.
Once again, in peaceful Midchilda, a new incident begins.
As a result of an outbreak/occurrence of the [Mariage Case/Incident] at the Mid Coastal/Bay area, the former Mobile 6 Stars Team, Forward partners: Teana Lanster and Subaru Nakajima, reunite once more.
The mysterious actions/movement of the Mariage, the hibernating/incubating (Note: kanji means fetal movement) [X]
Midchilda shall burn once more.
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Subaru Nakajima
Age:18
Division/Association: Harbor/Bay/Maritime Security Forces' Disaster Relief Department:Special Rescue Force/Team
Rank: Fire Sergeant (Equivalent Combat/Military Rank would be Non-com officer)
A Ground Combat Mage, a Disaster Relief Department’s Forward. A friend of Teana every since training school/academy, they fought together as partners when they were part of Mobile Six’s Stars Squad.
The damage/strike that her metal/steel glove/fist, [Revolver Knuckle] inflicts can free trapped victims/wounded by breaking right through barriers to reach them.
This time around, she genuinely happy to see her best friend Teana again however….
Mach Caliber:
Subaru’s partner (aibou), a rollerblade type intelligent device. Has been with Subaru through thick and thin, has built up an extremely strong bond. Subaru’s [partner ie “Buddy”]
Teana Lanster
Age: 19
Division/Association: TSAB Headquarters
Rank: HQ Enforcer (Equivalent Combat/Military rank would be Second Lieutenant)
A Ground Combat Mage Enforcer. Partner of Subaru during her stint at Mobile Six, was also the Forward team leader during that time as well. This time as an Enforcer she is in charge of the [Mariage Case].
Her criminal investigation has led her to Midchilda.
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Erio Mondial
Age: 13
Division/Association: Frontier Nature Conservation Corps, Supool Camp No. 1
Rank: Conservation Officer (Equivalent Combat/Military rank would be Private First Class)
A Ground Combat Mage. Former Mobile Six Division [Lightning Squad], former position: Guardwing.
Protects isolated wilderness preserves and animals, a vigilant Conservation Officer and at the same time with his trusty/beloved weapon, the spear type armed device [Strada] in his hands, he fights poachers as a Guard Knight. (Literally escort/convoy/bodyguard knight)
He works together with fellow Conservation Officer Caro. He was raised separately from her until he was ten years old, that was when he became partners with her at Mobile Six, thereafter/since then they have remained trusted companions to each other.
Cross Mirage:
Teana’s trusted weapon/device. A gun type intelligent device. Depending on the situation/circumstances, it can transform/modify itself into three different modes. Mode 3 [Blazer] specializes in firing extremely powerful energy shots. Primarily oriented for highly individualistic combatants.
Caro Lu Louche
Age: 13
Division/Association: Frontier Nature Conservation Corps, Supool Camp No. 1
Rank: Conservation Officer (Equivalent Combat/Military rank would be Private First Class)
A Ground Combat Mage. Worked in Mobile Six Division’s [Lightning Squad]. As a Conservation Officer, she works on studying/observing, protecting and documenting native life forms/creatures, she also does scholarly studies in biology and planetary history as well. A mage that specializes in rear guard support magic, by riding her flying dragon [Friedrich] it is possible for her to have aerial/flight mobility. Has a [sibling like relationship] with Erio, and enjoys her days on the lush/verdant outer rims/frontier.
Mobile Six Division
A specialized Division that was founded/formed to investigate the ancient/old artifacts [Relics], a unique Division with a limited term of service/existence, it was demobilized three years ago after completing its mission.
The division commander Yagami Hayate managed to gather many talented/excellent mages in great numbers in one place, starting from its actions on the Relic Case, it was instrumental in putting a stop to the infamous city/planet wide terrorist attack, the [JS Incident] to an end.
The Stars Squad Commander was Tactical Combat Instructor [Takamachi Nanoha] is admired greatly by Subaru, and the four Forwards teacher.
The Lightning Squad Commander was Enforcer [Fate T. Harlaown], not only was she the guardian of Erio and Caro but after the demobilization of Mobile Six she became Enforcer Teana’s mentor.
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Waltz Stan
Age: 30
Division/Association: Harbor/Bay/Maritime Security Forces' Disaster Relief Department:Special Rescue Force/Team
Rank: Disaster Relief Commander
The Commander of Disaster Relief within the Harbor/Bay Security Forces and Subaru’s superior officer. He is the frontline commander responsible for isolating/partitioning the area of the disaster.
Once a frontline Disaster Relief member/rescuer and has the most experienced on the ground. A brotherly commander, well respected and trusted by younger members in the Harbor/Bay Security Forces
Runessa Magnus
Age: 18
Division/Association: Faurus Main Headquarters, Regional Judicial Affairs Bureau
Rank: Forensic Analyst (Analyst)/Enforcer Aide (assistant)
Teana’s temporary Aide/Assistant, an Investigator involved with the “Mariage Case” for the last two months. An extremely serious person who is a perfectionist with work. And thus is greatly trusted by Teana.
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Vivio Takamachi
Assocation: St Hilde Magic /Takamachi family’s eldest daughter (child)
Rank: Third Grade / Infinite Library Librarian
Former Mobile Six Tactical Combat Instructor Takamachi Nanoha’s only daughter (adopted). A bright child who can easily befriends complete strangers, as her friendship/relationship with all the Mobile Six members can attest. Extremely fond of books, she has become a Librarian of the Infinite Library (archives). Though she bears the blood the Holy King (Sankt Kaiser) dynasty/family, she (excepting certain unique circumstances/times/situations) wishes to be treated/live as a completely normal third grade elementary student. And thus she is (note implication being that people respect her wishes).
Numbers: [The Four Sisters of the Nakajima Family]
Perpetrators of the JS Incident, and in the opinion of some; victims as well, the [Numbers].
To repent their crimes, the seven who cooperated with the investigation of the case and walked the path of rehabilitation. During that time, four of them were taken in by Genya Nakajima, and thus became Subaru and Ginga’s sisters. During a family meeting, they came to a mutual conclusion regarding the order of the sisters: “Ginga – Cinque – Diechi – Subaru – Nove –Wendi” as according to their respective age.
Cinqu Nakajima: Registered Age 19 years
Former Numbers: No. 5. Possessing the ability to create explosives. She looks like petit young girl on the outside but in truth, as the one with calmest personality, she is the peacemaker/mediator of the sisters.
Nove Nakajima: Registered Age 16 years
Former Numbers: No. 9. Is actually related to Subaru and Ginga by blood. Though not at all docile/meek, she possesses a straight forward personality. She possesses approximately the same [Skills] that Subaru has.
Diechi Nakajima: Registered Age 18 years (Established that she was born approximately half a year earlier than Subaru)
Former Numbers: No. 10. Within the [4 sisters], the next eldest after Cinque. The quiet/gentle bombardment (gunner/gun) specialist.
Wendi Nakajima: Registered Age 16 years (Established that she was born the following month after Nove)
Former Numbers: No. 11. Possesses extremely open/bright/perky personality. Nove’s pal/partner/accomplice (aibou), gets along with Subaru and, naturally, Teana as well.
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Former Mobile Six Division Members
Alto Krauetta: Former Mobile Six Division Helicopter reserve pilot. Was assigned to Main HQ, but recently transferred to the 108th Ground Battalion this year. She’s Subaru’s sempai/senior since she joined the TSAB before her but as they are both same age and been together at Mobile Six, they are great friends.
Vice Granscenic: Former Mobile Six Division Helicopter pilot, currently working at Main HQ. Was Alto and Teana’s sempai/senior during their time at Mobile Six. Possesses the sniper rifle type device [Storm Raider] and can act like a sniper if the situation calls for it.
108th Ground Battalion
Ginga Nakajima: 20 years old. Subaru’s older sister, and an Investigator for the 108th Ground Battalion. Her rank is Warrant Officer. As an Investigator and the oldest sister of the Nakajima family, she has a very busy public and private life.
Genya Nakajima: 108th Ground Battalion Commander, his rank is Major. In his private life, the head of the Nakajima family, spends his days caring for/raising his six daughters.
JS Incident Imprisoned Group
The Mastermind of the JS Incident and its principle players/main collaborators.
Imprisoned in orbital prisons. The second number No. 2 perished during the JS Incident itself.
Jail Scaglietti: The behind the scenes Mastermind of the JS Incident. A technological genius and father/creator of the Numbers.
Uno: Numbers No. 1. Scaglietti’s secretary and also helped balance his personal and work affairs. (ie The Secretary… who cuts his hair and probably makes sure he actually eats his vegetables…)
Tre: Numbers No. 3. Constantly worried about her sisters since entering society, absolutely refused to cooperate with the investigation or reform.
Quattro: Numbers No. 4. Possesses many secrets and important information, an extremely dangerous individual who still plans to make good on her escape despite the high security/monitoring on her. She spends her prison days calmly and unconcernedly plotting away. (ie Quattro is a determined to remain unbefriended)
Sette: Numbers No. 7. Activated near the last stages of the Incident. Compared to the other four, the degree of personal responsibility is light. Under the supervision of her warden, she is currently undergoing a rehabilitation program.
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Disc1-05 再開～ティアナとスバル
Reunion ~ Teana and Subaru
Teana who came to Midchilda investigating a case, and Subaru who works in the Special Rescue Unit.
An especially happy reunion between an excited/ecstatic Subaru and an embarrassed Teana.
No matter how much time has passed, an unchangeable friendship however…
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Disc1-08 聖王教会～執事オットーとシスターディード
Church of the Sankt Kaiser ~ Butler (it can also mean Deacon but seeing that she's wearing butler clothing...) Otto and Sister Deed
Sankt Kaiser Church: Carim and Schach with their three Numbers wards. This single commemorative picture also sits on/decorates Carim’s desk.
Carim Gracia (Pictured in center): Sankt Kaiser Church Knight. Possesses a very rare ability/skill, and is the leader/commander of the Church Knights (Note: implying she commands all the knights). Otto and Deed’s guardian.
Schach Nouera (Pictured on centure right): Carim’s secretary and bodyguard, is also a Sister and thus a Cleric Knight too. Likes teaching others, however is very swift/good in disciplining naughty/mischievous students.
Sein (Pictured on the left): Former Number No. 6. Ward of Schach and a Cleric Knight Sister in training. Except for the hard pilgrimage she’s curently suffering through, thoroughly enjoys living at the Church (alt: Living at the Church suits her perfectly)
Otto (Pictured second from the right): Former Number No. 8. Currently serving as a butler/deacon for Carim. Performs secretarial and bodyguard duties for Carim as well, deeply trusts both Carim and Schach.
Deed (Pictured on the right): Former Number No. 12. A Sister of the Sankt Kaiser Church since entering. Whether she becomes a Cleric Knight or a Sister, she has (alt: there are) great hopes for her future.
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Disc2-02 アギト、ルーテシアを訪ねる
Agito visits Lutecia
Agito spends her temporary leave visiting Lutecia.
They talk of the past and current events in their lives; Lutecia brings out freshly made muffins as a snack for their tea time.
And then, a call/message arrives…
Agito:
A person associated with the JS Incident and is also a friend of Lutecia from that time. Currently former Mobile Six Division Lightning Sub Commander Signum’s unison device and a member of the Yagami family, likes warm places best.
Lutecia Alpino:
A victim and perpetrator of the JS Incident. Currently living on the remote and under populated frontier world Maukuran to serve her long probation. (Currently being terraformed/colonized). Gets along very well with all the reformed Numbers, Erio and Caro and Vivio.
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Disc2-09 マリン・ガーデン(1)
Disc2-09 Marine Garden (1)
An arson/fire attack on Marine Garden. Firefighters and the temporarily formed [N2R] respond/dispatch. Mariage secretly manoeuvre within the fire, while Teana and Runessa rush towards the scene.
And finally, the whereabouts of [X (Ix)] …
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Disc2-16 だけど、今は
Disc2-16 But, now…
No matter what the place, no matter what the situation.
I will rescue any crying child.
Until we reach somewhere safe, I will keep on going. (or “I will head straight until we reach somewhere safe, no matter what”)
The History of Belka
Caution: The page below contains information that intimately alludes/deeply connected to the core of the story. To enjoy the text to its fullest, please read after listening to the entire story.
History of ancient Belka～From the prehistory to the age of war
Long ago, Belka was born as one of the world which floated in the sea of the dimensions and with its superior weapon technology made war upon many other countries. Not only did Belka invade/attack fellow countries but also attacked/invaded other worlds, and thus expanded their territory.
Through alliances, agreements/pacts, and sheer aggression; the power balance of the world was forever changed and an era of constant endless warfare began. Furthermore, the superior weapon technology of Belka is said to be descended from the technology of the eternally lost dimensional world of [Al Hazard].
The Kings of Belka
Near the end of this long history of warfare, the Belkan war came to an impasse/stalemate and the research/development of weapon technology became even more intense.
About 1000 years ago… During the Wars, the research of artificial life forms had an astonishing evolution/breakthrough, [Kings] began to enhance/improve their own bodies and pass these improvements down to descendants.
The King of Garea inherited/created the ability produce corpse weapons/soldiers endlessly from the nuclei within their bodies. While those of the Sankt Kaiser (Holy King) family/dynasty made themselves into the key and sole user of an ultimate weapon.
Countless other kings modified themselves excessively/extensively and took pride in their modifications as a symbol of power.
And so an insane/mad era where technology demanded [a persons’ body, life and linker core] for power began/evolved.
End of the war
The Ancient Belkan wars reduced [the lands of Old/Ancient Belka to dust](alternative: obliterated the land of Ancient Belka) and thus brought the war to an end/close. The sudden and complete utter extermination/destruction of the people of Belka was such that the land of Belka is still today uninhabitable by the pollution/contamination inflicted upon it hundreds of years ago. It is believed that some sort of weapon of mass destruction was used or possibly an accident involving them. However no concrete evidence has ever emerged.
After the sudden destruction of Belka, the Sankt Kaiser family/dynasty attempted to rally themselves using the [Cradle] still in their possession in an attempt to restore/unite their nation/people once more by taking over a distant/outer rim worlds. (This war is called the “Sankt Kaiser Unification War”).
During this war, the [Cradle] was lost and those that called themselves the legitimate [True Belkans] faded away/disappeared. In addition to this, the practitioners/traditions and armaments of [Ancient/Old Belkan Style Magic] has now become almost extinct.
Thus, the Ancient Belka wars ended, and dubbed/recorded as “A war without a victor".
And now, Modern Belka
During long Belkan history of war, an extensive number of technology were developed/researched... particularly weapons of mass destruction and the highly diverse technology called "Lost Logia" which had a great influence/impact on the futures of dimension world.
By ending the war, the Sankt Kaiser dynasty/family became an object of worship and a [Saint King (Sankt Kaiser) Church] was established which quickly spread/gained many believers/adherents.
Presently, Midchilda is the most preeminent advancer of magical technology development/research. To contain/destroy the dangerous/perilous weapons of mass destructions of the past, establish interdimensional exchange/diplomacy and protect/promote peace, a peacekeeping organization was established. This organization later became the TSAB.
And so/Because the Saint Church lent its strength/power to this newly established peacekeeping organization, it was granted an independent/autonomous country on Midchilda called the [Belkan Autonomous Region/Territory] to call its own.
Since then, they have quietly maintained and transmitted the lost history of Ancient Belka to the present day.
「古代ベルカの歴史～先史から戦乱期」
遥か昔。次元の海に浮かぶ世界の一つとして誕生したベルカは、その優れた兵器開発技術によって各国間での争いを激化させていた。周辺諸国のみならず別世界への侵略を行い、ベルカ諸国はその領土を広げていった。
同盟・協定・敵対といった世界間のパワーバランスによってその侵略図は変化し、絶え間ない戦乱は長き渡って継続した。なお、ベルカの優れた兵器開発技術については、次元世界の永遠郷とも呼ばれた世界「アルハザード」からの技術流出があったとされる。
「ベルカの王たち」
長き戦乱の歴史の果てにベルカの戦は行き詰まり、兵器開発は激化の一途をたどった。
おそよ1000年前……戦乱期中ごろの時点で人造生命体の研究は大きな進化を遂げ、「王」たちは自らの肉体を強化し、自らの子孫にもそれを宿命づけた。
屍兵器の核を、自らの体内から無限に生産する能力を保有したガレアの王や、時の聖王家が誇る最大武装の鍵であり、使用者となることを宿命付けられた「聖王」。
その他数々の王が過度な力をその身に宿し、力の象徴として誇っていった。
そして、その力の媒介として「人の肉体と命の魔力核」を必要とする技術が進化してしまったが故の狂気の時代だった。
「戦乱終結」
古代ベルカ戦争は、「古きベルカの地の、実質的消滅」という形で終結している。
忽然と消え果てたベルカの民と、消滅から数百年が経過した今もなお、汚染によって人の住めぬ土地となっているベルカの地。なんらかの質量兵器が発動・あるいは暴走したもの、との考察が成されているが、確かな証拠は出ていない。ベルカ消失後、聖王と「ゆりかご」を擁した聖王家が、周辺世界に散ってなお再起を図ろうとする他国を制し、ベルカ統一を計った。(この戦争が「聖王統一戦争」と呼ばれる)そしてゆりかごは戦乱の最中に消失し、「ベルカ正統」を名乗ることはなくなった。また、「古代ベルカ式魔法」の伝承者やその武装も、この時期にほぼ絶滅している。
こうして終結した古代ベルカ戦争は「勝者なき戦争」として語られている。
「そして、現在のベルカへ」
ベルカの戦乱の歴史と、そこで開発された数々の技術……特に質量兵器や「ロストロギア」と称されることになる異質技術は、その後の次元世界に多大な影響を与えた。
戦争を終わらせた聖王家は信仰の対象となり「聖王教会」が設立、信者を増やした。
この頃から魔法技術の発展によって力を伸ばしてきたミッドチルダが、危険な質量兵器の断絶と、次元世界の交流と平和を旗印に平和組織を設立。これが後の時空管理局となる。
そして平和組織の樹立に力を貸した聖王教会は、ミッドチルダの一部に「ベルカ自治区」として自らの国を確保。
失われた古きベルカの歴史を静かに保持し、現在に伝えている。
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Magic and Term Dictionary
Enforcer (CD 1 Track 02)
One of the positions within the TSAB, only attainable by those with the capabilities to pass the certification exam.
Qualified individuals are authorized to handle [command/oversee any and all parties involved any judicial/law enforcement matters to any unit they are assigned/attached to]. (Note: er, what? Does this mean Fate is the equivalent to a federal law enforcement type or state security SS/FBI/Stasi? Those intimidating black uniforms make sense then. For those who want to translate: [所属部隊における事件および法務案件の統括担当者].)
Enforcers who are clerical/office work oriented are assigned to their units/corps and generally oversee/are in charge of judicial affairs. More independent Enforcers who are especially skilled in pursuing/tracking/investigating tend to concentrate on following cases/incidents that require their full attention and abilities.
(Note: 内勤派の者は所属部隊の法務を全般的に担当し、独立派の者は自身が追跡を得意とする種別の事件を専任で指揮・担当する傾向がある。)
The position requires a highly diverse range of knowledge and skills. However since the JS incident, the Adminstration Bureau decided to expand its fight to eliminate internal corruption and raised the difficulty/bar of its already difficult exam further which lowered the pass rate, but Teana who long aspired to be an Enforcer safely passed the exam.
Disaster Relief/Prevention Department's Special Rescue Team (Disc 1, track 03)
Fires. Environmental disasters. Accidents. The Disaster Relief/Prevention Department mobilizes to them all. Their teams that specialize in emergency rescue is called the [Special Rescue Team].
A willingness to rush into extremely dangerous areas/situations, rapid/swift evacuations and high individual skill is required.
The [Disaster Relief/Prevention Department] was also once called the [Disaster Management/Command Department], however they changed it to give the Administration posting a [more friendly and modern name].
Disaster Management/Command members/officers are called Disaster Relief officers after the name change, and the ranks/hierarchy changed to more original Disaster Relief centric ranks as opposed to ground forces/army/military ranks.
Marine Garden (Disk 1, track 05)
A theme park constructed over the sea.
It has an underwater tunnel that goes deep into the ocean depths where you can walk and enjoy. It also possesses a very large amusement park and event hall with an unrivalled/sweeping view of the sea and port/harbour.
Connecting the land and undersea tunnel is an oversea bridge route called the ‘Aqua Line’ where you can enjoy the surrounding view. It has become a favoured tourist spot.
Remote/Frontier Nature Conservation Corps (Disk 1, Track 06)
One of the Administration’s external/outside organizations, an organization that specializes/concentrates on defending/preserving and observing remote/frontier world wildlife (vegetation/plants, wild life (trans note: birds and wild animals)).
Formally speaking, Conservation Officers are considered/ treated as TSAB/Administration officers, thus the time spent at the Conservation Corps service/duty is regarded as [Administration service/duty].
Duties range from cooperating with civilian researchers and their research, as well as working to counter poachers, for this the young talented/brilliant knight Erio and the Dragon Summoner Mage Caro are particularly skilled/good at.
Explosion (combustion) induced Fire (Disc 1, track 19)
An uncommon cause of fire, set off with explosive material (ingredients (trans note: medicine/drugs), explosive class).
Explosives spread the fire and raise temperatures quickly, moreover adds to the difficulty and danger when putting it out.
Restrict Lock (Disc 1, track 20)
Teana’s bind magic. A medium range with particular effects once fired, an extremely stable/strong capture (bind) magic.
It can take on many shapes/forms but Teana’s usual/favourite spell takes the form a magic ring that binds limbs and body at the same time.
Orussia – Embroiled in Civil War (disc 1, track 24)
An interdimensional world whose very “first contact” with another world, Midchilda, was generally peaceful. (alt translation: one of the first interdimensional worlds that Midchilda had contact with/Administrated) However even now, war continues to roil the world.
As an Administrated World it can ask for public/official aid/support but it rejects/refuses to accept any assistance, as a result the ability of the Administration to help is limited/restricted.
Orussia is one such world, the Southern countries continue to wage their endless (ie long lasting) war.
Infinite Library/Archives (Disk 2, track 01)
The pride of the Bureau, the greatest/largest analog database of the interdimensional worlds. It stocks every piece (written information) of information from TSAB recognized (known?) worlds. As its name “endless/infinite” implies, the information it contains continuously grows each day.
Previously it was a disorganized place (place of chaotic disorder) until about ten years ago, the current head Librarian Yuuno Scrya was appointed. Since then new regulations on organizing books/publications and database specific programs were developed. Thus the enormous/overwhelming amount of data is slowly but surely over the long months and years becoming more organized.
The Ancient/Old Belkan Language (CD 2 Track 03)
Concerning Old Belkan language from the Sankt Kaiser Reunification War Era it is possible to decode by contrasting it to modern Belkan (note: I suppose the idea presented here is like comparing old Japanese to Modern Japanese or say Canterbury Tales Middle English to Modern English) , thus both Teana and Runessa can read and write simple Old Belkan.
Otto and Vivio are slightly more skilled at it, while Lutecia and Agito are skilled enough to be able to refer to original texts and translate them. (alt translations ‘are able to go to primary/prehistorical text’)
A future job as an ancient language translator is a possibility for Lutecia, her precise/meticulous translations rivals (are as good as) that of the Church.
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What [Mariage] means (CD 2, track 03)
In the lands of Couras (Chorus? Coras?) Alzas (Aruzasu), the word in their vocabulary, with a slight change in spelling and context, means [Marriage] and [Blessing].
During the age of Old Belka, whenever it annexed another country, it would import countless new words or find equivalent words to add to their own. (Trans note: Japanese text: 古代ベルカは他国併呑の歴史のため、言語が多様なじだいであり、現代語と近似の単語も多数存在するが. I get the feeling that Old Belkan is like the English language, it befriends an interesting language and steals all the cool words)
At the time, depending on how a word was used, the meaning could be remarkably different.
This is one of the reasons why deciphering/translating (the language) of prehistorical to Civil War era Belkan is extremely difficult.
N2R (CD 2, track 10)
Subaru and Ginga’s four adopted sisters of the Nakajima family, a unit consisting of the 4 reformed former ‘Numbers’.
Advance guard position is taken by Nove and Wendi, and artillery support by Diechi with Cinque being responsible of commanding the other three in both advance guard/vanguard and rearguard positions. Cinque’s position makes it easier to coordinate the unit.
The name of the unit was thought up by Cinque, to put it simply, it is from the block and room number where the four formerly resided in (N Block-02-Room). Surprisingly, the name was thought to be very cool/awesome to the sisters.
Thus Nove suggested it as the unit name as their inspiration/hopes of a new beginning. (trans alt: to lay the foundations of a new…)
(Note: Cinque, I know you were excited about getting got out of jail and all, but couldn’t you have thought up a cooler team name? God it’s like being in Asahikawa where all the streets are named, 4th north 13th west and the library was called ’10 south, 12th east district 1 library’.)
Fake Silhouette (CD 2, track 13)
Teana’s illusion magic. Can create an illusion of herself or a specific person or object, the illusion can move independently/at will.
During her time with Subaru at the Training school/academy and at Mobile Six, whenever herself or her team were in toruble, this would be one of Teana’s trump cards/secret weapon. Even now, Teana keeps this particular skill a secret from ‘others/strangers’, not even Runessa was aware/told of it.
Stun Bullet (CD 2, track 13)
Many Bureau members possess/make use of the popular specialty stun bullets, but Teana’s own stun bullets are highly original and refined.
It is highly damage effective/efficient and delivers high voltage discharge, not only that it also possesses high knock down power that robs targets of their ability/strength to move (trans alt: effectively immobilizes the target)
[Ix] and [Mariages] (CD 2, track 14)
Garea’s King, Ix, retains the ability to endlessly produce/create Mariage cores and is supposed to have the ability to direct and command them. But Ixpellia does not (alt trans: is no longer able to) possess that ability , moreover (apart from her first ability) similarly possesses no combat ability/strength.
(trans note: IE like the good Necromancer that Ix is, she is a very very squishy wizard. Quick she needs to take a few levels of badass by training with Nanoha!)
The main Royal Family of Garea had a particular goal/aim/objective in mind when they created this enhancement for themselves, however during their long spells of sleep the enhancement was somehow damaged, the particular details are unknown.
Combat Cyborg (CD 2, track 16)
A weapon that seamlessly melds/unites the human body and cybernetics together. It is an old concept/idea but Scaglietti proclaimed that the perfect solution/answer [to accommodate the cybernetics, we must begin altering the human body the moment it is born] (alt trans: to prevent the rejection of the cybernetics, we must begin construction the moment the human body is born) (Jap Text: [機械の適合適応のため、誕生の時点で人体の方を作り替える。])
Possessing an artificial metal skeletal frame and artificial muscles, genetic adjustments/alterations and a Linker Core regulating/tuning program unit implanted within, they possess a high combat strength/ability.
Thus Subaru, Ginga and all the Numbers were born as these [Combat Cyborgs].
Starlight Breaker (CD 2, track 17)
[Accumulatory Cannonfire] which gathers mana in the surrounding area, then reuses and releases it. One of Teana’s ultimate/greatest bombardment magic, still currently in the midst of perfecting it as one of her trump card.
Teana’s weakness is that she is not blessed with an abundance of mana, thus this was one potential answer to compensate for her lack of [overall/absolute fire power]. Not only does this compensate her weakpoint but it also has the potential of a [one shot kill].
Presently incomplete, but has managed to reproduce the basic/fundamental form and kept/borrowed the same spell name of her Combat Tactic Instructor’s favourite magic. [Personally, though many are awed/intimidated by the name, it’s only remained the same because she hasn’t come up with an alternative name yet].
Sooner or later she’ll come up with her own personal take on the spell after she successfully perfects it, then she will receive a new name for it when she succeeds/inherits [the Starlight] from her teacher.
(Trans Note: Wow, okay, the Japanese text makes it seem like one of these martial arts movies where the stern teacher (Nanoha) passes on her secret ultimate technique to her disciple/student (Teana).
Jap text: いずれ自分なりのアレンジを加え、新たな名を与えた時、師から教え子に受け継がれた「星の光」は完成する事となる。)
Spells which uses one’s own mana to accumulate released Mana in the surroundings, then reuses and re-releases it as a bombardment attack.
These accumulatory skills are unique in that they allow reuse of Mana which has already been used. Furthermore, in addition to magic released by the user, Mana released by any opponents can also be collected and reused, allowing enormous output potential. For Bombardment Mages, these attacks can be said to be nigh-impossible ultimate attacks; however, in cases dealing with Mana levels greatly exceeding the user’s limits, the burden placed on the user’s body can be prodigious.
Wing Road (CD2, track 17)
A road of light leads the way to the sky, a unique personal spell/speciality of Subaru’s.
It allows a weak ground force/combat mage to freely take to the sky for air combat.
This is how she always reaches [a safe place is straight ahead], these are Subaru’s [Wings to the Sky].
(Trans note: When interpreting ‘a safe place is straight ahead’, think of Nanoha’s epic dungeon bypass minus the pink beam of befriending. This is Subaru’s equivalent + hotblooded determination, Starlight Breaker provided by Teana)
Enforcer Teana Lanstar/Lanster (CD 2, track 18)
The fact that her personally selected aide/adjutant was guilty of crime was extremely surprising/shocking. Though Teana was able to personally avoid serious censure/punishment after obtaining Runessa’s confession of her crime/plans, the entire affair for [Enforcer] Teana personally was a painful experience.
After a short period of self imposed leave followed by a longer period of reduced duties/responsibilities, Teana once again returned to the undesirable (alt trans: avoided by many Enforcers) [Violent Crime Section] and to full active duty.
(Note: This ‘short period of self imposed leave’ is an extremely Japanese custom. After making a serious error or getting caught in a scandal, the responsible party will apologize, go for a period of self imposed exile/resignation and then return to active duty slowly (usually at a lower rank) as a way of making amends. A good example of this would be the current Japanese PM Naota Kan; when he was accused/caught in a scandal in 2004, he resigned his position and went on a pilgrimage as penance and then returned to his party. )
(Note 2: 「凶悪事件担当」Though I used ‘Violent Crime Section’, it is best to clarify just why a lot of Enforcers would avoid this particular duty. This is the section that deals with stuff that can really scar the soul. I’m talking about child murders, serial killers, human trafficking, etc. 凶悪 = kyouaku: atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous. The word has two kanji, both meaning ‘evil/wickedness’, in it together to helpfully tell you it’s pretty bad.)
Ix (CD 2, track 21)
The location of where Ix now sleeps is within the Saint Church holy reliquary on the coast. (alt trans: In a church by the coast where they hold/maintain Saint Church relics)
A location with a beautiful wide sky/horizon, green hills and fields and a vista of the sea that Ix had desired, all in one place, where she can quietly rest in peace and safety until she awakens again.
The young Sankt Kaiser and others she had befriended, and that one girl/precious friend she ‘loves’ (daisuki = strong like) sometimes come to visit her there.