Main Stage 6: "Showdown: Russ's Secret Weapon"


 * "Rangers, job well done! This is the final act. Watch out for the formidable volcano grocks!" -Governor Cappy

Main Stage 6: "Showdown: Russ's Secret Weapon" is the thirteenth Stage folowing Side Stage 6: "The Volcano's Vermin" in the game, Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger. The journey of Dillon and Russ is soon comming to an end, but what Dillon doesn't know is that Russ has been working on a project for Governor Cappy the whole time. This is where Russ reveals his secret weapon. This stage is located on Flaming Rivers Station.

Characters

 * Dillon
 * Russ
 * Governor Cappy
 * Sal
 * Stranger
 * Saloon Bartender

Day 1
Russ: Woah! Governor Cappy? How did you get all the way out here?

Cappy: I hitched a ride on the train's scrog car, and here I am!

Russ: Wow, talk about risky! It must have been a long and dangerous trip for you.

Cappy: What do you mean? I followed in your footsteps.

On the way, I heard many tales about your exploits. You have quite a reputation.

Russ: Honestly, not a single one of those stops was easy...

And we've been wanting to ask you... Why was the train ordered to run so slowly?

Cappy: Huh? Slow? I don't know about any such order.

But now that you mention it, the trip sure did seem to take a while...

Russ: You are just now realising how slow it was moving? ...Nevermind...

Cappy: In any case, this village is the final stop for the train...

Here's where we make our final stand... so concentrate and shore up our defences.

Russ: Yes, of course.

Cappy: Oh and... Russ... I did, in fact, receive your "homework".

Russ: I'm sorry it was a bit late. So, umm... How did it look?

Cappy: Ahh, everything is prepared. It should be ready for this battle.

Prep Time
Russ: Heh heh heh...Dillon, that "homework" that Cappy mentioned...

I worked on a special project as a favour for Governor Cappy.

Every night, I did a little bit of homework...

When it was finished, I sent it to him via the pony express.

Hey, Dillon... Admit it. You're intrigued, aren't you?

It's still a secret, though. S. E. C. R. E. T!

Free Time (Saloon) Day 1
Governor Cappy: That was a tough battle, but you're alright. I can see your skills have improved.

Russ, as a sidekick, you are doing a bang-up job.

Incidentally, I heard from Bighorn the Wise...

Dillon, he seems to think you are a reincarnation of one of the ancient folk.

Russ: Dillon is Dillon... but that being said, he is probably descended from them.

Cappy: If that's true, it makes sense that he's able to use the devices in the ancient ruins.

I think there is still much undiscovered potential hidden within you, Dillon.

However, the greatest powers you possess, are...

your wise sidekick, Russ...

and your indomitable fighting spirit!

I'm sure there were plenty of times along the way that you felt discouraged.

No doubt there were times that you wanted to quit this journey of yours...

But you made it here. You didn't give up... You never surrendered!

It's time for one more push! That's all it will take to ensure the frontier's safety.

Prep Time
Russ: So yesterday I was in a bit of rush.

I meant to ask you, what happened to that buckle...

The one that Governor Cappy gave to you last year?

Dillon, you sold it to that antiques dealer, didn't you?

Well, the Governor bought it back and had it sent to me by express courier.

You need to take better care of it, and put it to good use. It's important!

Huh? Am I seeing things?

Or... is it turning red?

Dillon's heart swelled in anticipation of the final fight...

...and the Armedo Buckle began to glow.

Dillon learned the Arma-Charge battle skill!

While in Arma-Mode, the charge attack powers up significantly!

While charging, you will automatically target multiple enemies in front of you...

When you release the stylus you will unleash a continuous attack on them, one after the other!

You can review these controls in the Game Guide section!

Russ: Dillon! The buckle is glowing again!

While refilling the Arma- Charge meter...

It will be easy to attack a lot of enemies!

Free Time (Saloon) Day 2
Cappy: That was quite a decisive battle, wasn't it Dillon?!

One more night. You just need to make it through one more night...

Then the frontier lands can begin to rebuild and recover from these attacks.

Russ: But, Governor... Bighorn the Wise said something interesting...

He says we need to search for the cause...

I'm sure it's just the nature of these grock monsters to attack us.

But, I wonder if someone could have caused the attacks in this case...

Cappy: In this case? No, it can't be.

Who could possibly benefit from provoking the grocks?

Whatever is going on, this kind of speculation is dangerous.

A while ago, I asked Professor Packa, Bighorn's former student...

to do some research on this matter...

Russ: Is that so?! And? What did she find out?

Cappy: I don't know. I haven't heard from her in several months...

Russ: Professor Packa... What could have happened?

Cappy: I'm not sure... Now, we need to move on to more pressing issues.

Dillon, there's a new weapon that you'll be using tomorrow.

Sal has procured for me some special ammunition I recommend that you stock up on it before you retire for the night.

Prep Time
Russ: Alllllriiight...Today is our final day.

If we win today, the train will be able to make it to thewest coast!

Ahh, sniff... is that? I think I can smell the ocean from here!

......Nah...that's the smell of sulphur!

There must be some hot lava somewhere nearby. Those rotten grocks!

Just a sec! Dillon! My homework...

Today we'll be working with Old Man Turtle's train.

Look out, grocks! You're all going down!

Free Time (Saloon) Day 3
Governor Cappy: Dillon, you did it!

Russ, you too! Very well done!

Russ: Cappy, right back at ya!

If you two weren't around, we wouldn't have been able to execute our plan.

Your presence gave us the confidence we needed to pull it off.

Gallo: Hey, looks like you're well. I came to see you in action. Seems like it was a pretty serious scrap.

After that action, you're sure to get lots of big money contract offers.

Maybe the frontier lands will finally find peace and security, thanks to you...

Boone: Hey! You guys did it, huh?

Wow! To think I'm buddies with you two...

...you're stone-cold killers!

Maybe someday, we'll have the chance to team up on the battlefield again.

Cappy: Ahem...

You've made some pretty rough friends, haven't you?

Considering the territory you've travelled through, I suppose it's to be expected.

Señores, I also wanted to personally thank you for your service. Muchas gracias.

Tonight, please relax with your friends and make yourselves comfortable.

Russ: It sure was a tough fight this time around, wasn't it, Dillon?

To guard such a slow-moving train, and defend the village at the same time...

Cappy: It must've been rough. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw you two at work.

After that last battle, you two must be completely worn out, huh?

Russ: Actually, we've been tired and aching since we left Beginsville...

Cappy: Is that right... I'm sorry... Was it really that bad?

Russ: Nah, we're fine now. We were able to do what we promised we'd do.

Cappy: Of course. Well, take the rest of the day off. Tomorrow, we'll all drink a toast to you.

Tonight, please relax with your friends and make yourselves comfortable.

After the end of the day:

Cappy: It's been a while since you two could take a break, hasn't it?

Russ: Hmmm, what do you mean?

Tomorrow morning, there's no reason for you to vamoose out of here.

The supply train arrived. The mission is accomplished. You can sleep in, if you want!

Russ: Nah... you see, the thing is, we're early risers anyway...

And we want to go see that big blue ocean!

???: Excuse me, Russ... Dillon...

Russ: Professor Packa!

Packa: Your fight is not yet over!

Just down the road a pace, we found something...

We need you to destroy it using the high-powered bomb that the train carried here.

Cappy: Are you kidding me?! Professor Packa, what in the world are you talking about?

Gallo: Hold up... Did you say that train was carrying a bomb the whole time? "

Packa: Just north, on the coast, our excavation uncovered a gigantic ancient structure.

As we uncovered it, bit by bit, we gained a clearer knowledge of the situation.

I now have conclusive proof that the epicentre of all the recent evil happenings...

lies at the heart of the pyramid we uncovered.

Through my connections in the army, I managed to obtain an explosive device.

I secured the bomb in a specially constructed train car to get it here.

Russ: Ahhh, that must be why the train needed to travel so slowly all this time!

Cappy: P-P-Professor Packa! Do you have any idea...

...how dangerous what you did was?!

If you hired the rangers:

Gallo: So what about all the old people, children, even us outlaws along the route?

What if that bomb were to explode during the trip? We all would've died, right?

Did you consider that in your "calculations"?

Packa: Wait just a minute. I think you misunderstand the situation...

Boone: Hey... he's right. That bomb could have killed all of us! You're terrible!

Packa: That's not the case at all... I had to do it!

Had I known Dillon and Russ were involved, I would have adjusted my calculations...

The chance of success would have been that much higher!

Gallo: Aw, heck. I'm leaving. Otherwise, I might not be able to restrain myself from shooting you...

As it is, if you were packing iron, I would have already called you out...

Boone: If you weren't friends with Dillon, I'd be next in line to fill you full of lead.

Nomad: ®‰† ‡^‰±Å‡!! †±¶‰!!!

Packa: Ulp...

If you decided to go alone:

Cappy: You exposed Dillon and Russ, and the train's engineer...

...to a tremendous amount of danger!

Packa:Governor! Of course there was some danger involved. It couldn't be helped.

Had I known Dillon and Russ were involved, I would have adjusted my calculations...

The chance of success would have been that much higher!

Both options converge here:

Russ: It's alright, it's alright, Professor Packa.

Hang on... Take a look at me and Dillon!

Ta-dah!

We're just fine!

Sure it was a dangerous mission, but we made it here safely. So, no harm done.

Packa: Russ...

Russ: Dillon doesn't hide from danger. When he says he'll accomplish a mission, he will.

Which is why we're okay, with it, Professor Packa.

We'll see this mission through to its conclusion.

Isn't that right, Dillon?

Trivia

 * None.