Английский:
<id1000#>Since the dawn of eternity, four lights of hope have shone upon the world.<#>

<id1000#>Since the dawn of eternity, four lights of hope have shone upon the world.<#>

Английский:
<id1001#>Men flock to these lights, around which they build four peristylia.<#>

<id1001#>Men flock to these lights, around which they build four peristylia.<#>

Английский:
<id1002#>Each peristylium becomes their faith and society, the path upon which they are set.<#>

<id1002#>Each peristylium becomes their faith and society, the path upon which they are set.<#>

Английский:
<id1003#>The Vermilion Bird—wings of fire to lift the heart.<#>

<id1003#>The Vermilion Bird—wings of fire to lift the heart.<#>

Английский:
<id1004#>The White Tiger—steely arms by which to seize knowledge.<#>

<id1004#>The White Tiger—steely arms by which to seize knowledge.<#>

Английский:
<id1005#>The Azure Dragon—unclouded eyes that see all beneath the sky.<#>

<id1005#>The Azure Dragon—unclouded eyes that see all beneath the sky.<#>

Английский:
<id1006#>The Black Tortoise—a rigid shield and a well-guarded blade.<#>

<id1006#>The Black Tortoise—a rigid shield and a well-guarded blade.<#>

Английский:
<id1007#>But when nine and nine meet nine, Tempus Finis shall be willed upon them.<#>

<id1007#>But when nine and nine meet nine, Tempus Finis shall be willed upon them.<#>

Английский:
<id1008#>For without the Agito, their world—called Orience—must persist in its spiral.<#>

<id1008#>For without the Agito, their world—called Orience—must persist in its spiral.<#>

Английский:
<id1009#>In this time of absolute darkness,<#>

<id1009#>In this time of absolute darkness,<#>

Английский:
<id1010#>we must unite to bring forth the light of hope!<#>

<id1010#>we must unite to bring forth the light of hope!<#>

Английский:
<id1011#>The time has come!<#>

<id1011#>The time has come!<#>

Английский:
<id1012#>Yes, this is the dawn of a new age!<#>

<id1012#>Yes, this is the dawn of a new age!<#>

Английский:
<id1013#>And so the Milites Empire, home to the White Peristylium,<#>

<id1013#>And so the Milites Empire, home to the White Peristylium,<#>

Английский:
<id1014#>invaded the neighboring Dominion of Rubrum.<#>

<id1014#>invaded the neighboring Dominion of Rubrum.<#>

Английский:
<id1015#>As soon as the declaration of war was made, the Militesi main fleet swarmed into all corners of Rubrum.<#>

<id1015#>As soon as the declaration of war was made, the Militesi main fleet swarmed into all corners of Rubrum.<#>

Английский:
<id1016#>At the same time, a separate fleet was charged with a sneak attack on the Vermilion Peristylium.<#>

<id1016#>At the same time, a separate fleet was charged with a sneak attack on the Vermilion Peristylium.<#>

Английский:
<id1017#>A l'Cie accompanied this task force.<#>

<id1017#>A l'Cie accompanied this task force.<#>

Английский:
<id1018#>Using a l'Cie to invade a sovereign state<#>

<id1018#>Using a l'Cie to invade a sovereign state<#>

Английский:
<id1019#>was a direct violation of the Pax Codex, a treaty created by all four Crystal-States of Orience.<#>

<id1019#>was a direct violation of the Pax Codex, a treaty created by all four Crystal-States of Orience.<#>

Английский:
<id1020#>The besieged peristylium attempted to repel Milites's magitek armors with powerful magic.<#>

<id1020#>The besieged peristylium attempted to repel Milites's magitek armors with powerful magic.<#>

Английский:
<id1021#>Not even the mighty warships could withstand the awesome power of the summoned Eidolons.<#>

<id1021#>Not even the mighty warships could withstand the awesome power of the summoned Eidolons.<#>

Английский:
<id1022#>It seemed that the Militesi offensive would fail.<#>

<id1022#>It seemed that the Militesi offensive would fail.<#>

Английский:
<id1023#>However, the l'Cie Qun'mi led a special unit past Rubrum's defenses<#>

<id1023#>However, the l'Cie Qun'mi led a special unit past Rubrum's defenses<#>

Английский:
<id1024#>and activated a new weapon, the crystal jammer,<#>

<id1024#>and activated a new weapon, the crystal jammer,<#>

Английский:
<id1025#>neutralizing the power of the Vermilion Bird Crystal.<#>

<id1025#>neutralizing the power of the Vermilion Bird Crystal.<#>

Английский:
<id1026#>Severed from the source of their magical powers, the Rubrum forces were quickly overwhelmed and overrun.<#>

<id1026#>Severed from the source of their magical powers, the Rubrum forces were quickly overwhelmed and overrun.<#>

Английский:
<id1027#>Imperial Marshal Cid Aulstyne<#>

<id1027#>Imperial Marshal Cid Aulstyne<#>

Английский:
<id1028#>demanded of Chancellor Khalia Chival VI, the leader of Rubrum, that he surrender and transfer the Vermilion Bird Crystal to Militesi control.<#>

<id1028#>demanded of Chancellor Khalia Chival VI, the leader of Rubrum, that he surrender and transfer the Vermilion Bird Crystal to Militesi control.<#>

Английский:
<id1029#>Your Crystal cannot protect you. Resistance is no longer an option.<#>

<id1029#>Your Crystal cannot protect you. Resistance is no longer an option.<#>

Английский:
<id1030#>You have six hours. You must comply with our demands<#>

<id1030#>You have six hours. You must comply with our demands<#>

Английский:
<id1031#>or face the full might of our forces—in which case I promise you, the roads of Rubrum will run red with the blood of her people.<#>

<id1031#>or face the full might of our forces—in which case I promise you, the roads of Rubrum will run red with the blood of her people.<#>

Английский:
<id1032#>May the Crystal...<#>

<id1032#>May the Crystal...<#>

Английский:
<id1033#>guide them to salvation.<#>

<id1033#>guide them to salvation.<#>

Английский:
<id1034#>"When nine and nine meet nine,<#>

<id1034#>"When nine and nine meet nine,<#>

Английский:
<id1035#>the depths of reason shall stir.<#>

<id1035#>the depths of reason shall stir.<#>

Английский:
<id1036#>When the seal of creation is broken,<#>

<id1036#>When the seal of creation is broken,<#>

Английский:
<id1037#>a voice like thunder shall sound, and thou shalt know—"<#>

<id1037#>a voice like thunder shall sound, and thou shalt know—"<#>

Английский:
<id1038#>The counterattack took the empire by surprise, and the battle seemed to favor the dominion.<#>

<id1038#>The counterattack took the empire by surprise, and the battle seemed to favor the dominion.<#>

Английский:
<id1039#>Then, three hours into the operation...<#>

<id1039#>Then, three hours into the operation...<#>

Английский:
<id1040#>...many of the dominion's airship squadrons had not yet fully achieved their objectives.<#>

<id1040#>...many of the dominion's airship squadrons had not yet fully achieved their objectives.<#>

Английский:
<id1041#>A lack of experience, combined with imperial counterattacks, was jeopardizing the operation.<#>

<id1041#>A lack of experience, combined with imperial counterattacks, was jeopardizing the operation.<#>

Английский:
<id1042#>To make matters worse, without access to their most powerful weapon, magic,<#>

<id1042#>To make matters worse, without access to their most powerful weapon, magic,<#>

Английский:
<id1043#>Rubrum's ground forces suffered severe casualties<#>

<id1043#>Rubrum's ground forces suffered severe casualties<#>

Английский:
<id1044#>and were unable to reach their objective, Akademeia.<#>

<id1044#>and were unable to reach their objective, Akademeia.<#>

Английский:
<id1045#>Take it easy now.<#>

<id1045#>Take it easy now.<#>

Английский:
<id1046#>Uh, yeah, I'm okay.<#>

<id1046#>Uh, yeah, I'm okay.<#>

Английский:
<id1047#>But Machina, the Crystal...<#>

<id1047#>But Machina, the Crystal...<#>

Английский:
<id1048#>Yeah, I saw...<#>

<id1048#>Yeah, I saw...<#>

Английский:
<id1049#>It looks like its power is returning.<#>

<id1049#>It looks like its power is returning.<#>