Nier: Automata Ver1.1a (2023) s01e03 Episode Script
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Wow.
This area has heavy encroachment of plants,
but in its day, it must have been a large city.
Don't you think so, Miss 2B?
Yeah.
There we go.
Oh boy. You YoRHa Soldiers
really are strong.
Can you really see
through those blindfolds?
These are not blindfolds,
but special goggles.
Anyways, why are maintenance androids
on the front line?
I thought that was strange as well.
That's not an efficient allocation, is it?
It's something that they wish to do.
Miss 2B, I'll be right back.
Um, I'm a Scanner type,
so I can switch with you if you'd like.
No. 2 Type B
Is it here?
Yeah. The destination
is on the other side of this wall.
This thing
Oh, that?
One of our allies brought it here,
but it's heavy and we have no other way to use it.
There are rumors
that it's part of a Goliath machine lifeform.
But that's probably a lie.
Welcome
to the Resistance Camp.
RESISTANCE CAMP
Everyone listening to the radio,
this is Morning Letter brought to you by me, 24D!
Let's get started.
Today's weather is sunny!
It's not like we're a nocturnal nation.
So this is the Resistance Camp.
Miss 2B, first things first
We have no time to sleep as denizens
of a daytime nation! Just kidding.
9S.
Yes, what is it?
You don't need to use honorifics.
You don't need to add "Miss" to my name.
Understood, Mi No, 2B!
You guys must be the YoRHa Soldiers.
I heard you guys
helped out my buddies. Thanks.
Oh, no problem.
I handle the weapons, so come on by anytime
and consult me if you're ever in trouble.
I even have treasured items ready for you.
I see.
Be careful, both of you from YoRHa.
This Weapons Trader is quick
to switch talk to business like that.
By the way, are there any items you need?
We deal with chips and electronic drugs,
and also buy out
Hey, Supply Trader!
You're doing some business talk yourself!
There, there.
Is there something you don't want
inside that thing on your back?
Come to think, what is inside that bag?
That's a secret.
You two from YoRHa.
Can I have a moment?
Sorry for pointing my gun at you earlier.
My name is Lily.
I round up
the android Resistance in this area.
First of all, let me say thanks
for helping us out.
Helping the Resistance is one of our missions.
No need for thanks.
Now, now. Let's genuinely
be grateful of their gratitude.
Miss Lily, I am 9S of the YoRHa Soldiers,
and she is 2B.
And those floating around us
are our Pods, tactical support units.
Nice to meet you.
What?
Oh? Perhaps you know 2B?
No.
Leader.
I heard that you got assaulted.
I'm glad you're okay.
By the way, I heard someone sent
another rescue signal to the Council of Humanity?
They sure keep doing useless things.
That, and I have a report.
Are these rookies?
Oh, Jackass, let me introduce you.
These are YoRHa Soldiers 2B and 9S, in reply
to the assistance request to the Council of Humanity.
Um, I'm 9S and
Wow!
So you guys are YoRHa Soldiers!?
I didn't send 2B and 9S down
in reply to the assistance request.
We YoRHa Soldiers are soldiers
directly under the Council of Humanity.
If we kept responding to each and every
assistance request from the Resistance,
it would hinder our operations.
The Resistance is fighting machine lifeforms
individually to begin with.
They don't have
a clear chain of command as a whole.
Then, why did you
The behavior of the machine lifeforms
has been strange lately.
On top of that, we lost comms with the liaison
assigned to the area 2B and 9S are in now.
Reconnaissance has the danger
of virus infection.
And in those cases, if there are decoys
like the Resistance, they can buy some time.
Oh no.
We are fighting for the sake of mankind.
Can I take you apart a little bit,
just a little bit, and analyze you?
I-I kindly decline your offer.
I see. Then dismantling that box
floating around you will suffice.
Warning. Regulations state the act of intentionally
harming tactical support units will be punished.
Destruction recommended.
You guys have absolutely no spirit of contributing
for the further development of science!?
Hypothesis. A dangerous request
not defined for androids is occurring.
I don't have enough data like this!
More. I need more data!
Destruction recommended.
Hmph! You cheapskates!
That's enough.
Didn't you have a report?
Oh, that's right!
There are multiple sightings of a vicious
machine lifeform in the ruins area of the desert.
It's a phenomenon that hasn't happened in the past,
so something might be going on.
Miss Lily, we were also assigned
to investigate that same thing.
If you don't mind,
can you trust us with it?
You say that, but
It's fine, isn’t it?
If the state-of-the-art YoRHa Soldiers
want to do the recon, that would help us out, too.
Jackass.
Then I'll bring the car over.
That’s fine, right, Leader?
We're fine with that, but
Just be careful.
That settles it!
And so, let’s take care of each other.
Yes, indeed.
And if you ever feel like letting me
take you apart, let me know any
That will never happen.
I'll just bring the truck over.
Recon together with YoRHa
That means data
- We’ll be heading out now.
- I can take as much data as I want.
Yeah.
2B, doesn't the desert
get you excited for some reason?
YoRHa, huh?
- Not really.
Everyone.
I'm still fighting.
The desert has a high temperature
and strong sunlight.
Replenishment will be difficult.
Both of you, please head out
after making sufficient preparations.
Well then, Operator 6O over and out!
She worries too much.
That's a good thing.
The operator in charge of routine comms
with me is a lot more formal.
She treats me like a child.
Isn't that simply a problem
with your own attitude, 9S?
We're about to head into a dangerous area,
and the YoRHa Soldiers are so composed.
2B and 9S, was it? I'm Jackass.
Again, good to meet you.
The pleasure is ours, Jackass.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, there it is.
We're already here?
No, no.
We have to open the sealed entrance first.
Yes. But why are we so far away?
Oh, that's because
it's dangerous if we get caught in that.
Now, we'll speed up a bit from here!
H-Hold on!
Be careful.
Thanks, 2B. Wait a second.
Recommendation.
Rapid extraction of assisting unit.
Predicting hindrance of recon mission
due to loss of assisting unit.
Jackass! Go back! Go back!
DESERT ZONE
Lately, there’ve been units
among the machine lifeforms that speak.
Our leader was saying
it was getting a bit hard to work with.
Indeed, we can confirm
an increase of those units, too.
Machine lifeforms that speak
Machines without souls
are simply pretending to be androids.
On top of that, the enemies
are making remarkable evolution.
You saved us by coming in to assist.
I'm sorry.
We didn't come here to assist.
Warning. Enemy signals detected.
Jackass!
Scary. Stay away.
Androids. Scary. Desert.
No. Help me.
I'll weaken that big one by hacking in.
Meanwhile, please get the others.
Understood.
Help me.
Hacking!
You cry out for help as you attack.
You're a machine, after all.
You're simply
uttering words in random order.
The protection level
isn't all too different from the others.
I think I can
make something of this fairly quickly.
A door?
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
What is this data?
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
The hacking is getting more in-depth?
Fun. Wonderful.
Rule. Rule. 904! 904!
Enemy.
Don't get in the way.
What was that just now?
Machine lifeforms are
No, they're just placing data
in random order.
Is something wrong?
Nothing.
More importantly, is Jackass all right?
The face paint is similar
to that of past human collectives.
I've seen something like it in the data.
This information
Was it obtaining this particular data from the mask?
Marvelous!
Nothing less from the YoRHa Soldiers!
Thanks to you,
I obtained great data! Thank you!
Now, let's hurry ahead
before the enemies gather here.
About our chat earlier
If you didn't come here for assistance,
and investigating this spot was your main focus,
then you thought the Resistance
could be nothing more than a shield, right?
That's not necessarily
Well, I'll keep that a secret
from Lily and the gang.
Why?
Even the Resistance
needs something called hope.
Enemy signal approaching.
Death. Run. Scared.
H-Hold on. That thing just now!
A machine lifeform fled from an enemy!
Is that even possible!?
Run. Run.
Individual target ID marked.
Get back here! Gimme your data!
I guess we should be going.
Copy that.
What is that?
Analysis. Ruins of an area
formally used as residences for humans.
Made of steel frame and concrete, numerous
individuals dwelled in these high-rise structures.
HOUSING COMPLEX
- The structures were referred to by names such as "Housing Complex."
They intentionally gathered
in large numbers to live together.
Was it dangerous around here in the past?
Negative. They lived as a group for economic reasons
stemming from lack of real estate.
I see. Humans are strange.
Operator 21O to 9S.
Commencing scheduled report.
Operator?
Report. Indeterminate signal is causing
radio jamming. Comm status is unstable.
An indeterminate signal?
A signal differing from both
machine lifeforms and androids.
Answer. Lacking data.
Can you at least determine its source?
Analysis. Speculating that
it is the center of these buildings.
What should we do, 2B?
Should we return to the Bunker
for now and contact
Persistent! Persistent!
Oh, a mistake.
It just said "Oh, a mistake."
My gusto is starting to overflow!
Android corpses.
Hypothesis. This is due to the machine lifeforms
residing in this area.
Why would it be in a place like this?
Lacking information. Unable to answer.
9S!
This is
the previously assigned liaison.
But how
Hey, over here!
Are you all right?
This area is dangerous
This is a machine lifeform, right?
I've never seen a unit like this before.
Analysis result. Machine lifeform.
However, speculating to be
a special unit not in the data.
What happened here?
Pod, what's the distance
to the indeterminate signal?
Signal is coming
from the building up ahead.
Good weather today.
This is amazing! So many samples!
Hello how do you do.
- Why why why.
- Good weather today.
Stop everyone don't come so cruel.
There are no enemy signals.
Can this be a graveyard for machine lifeforms?
- Everyone died.
- Kill. Kill me.
Painful. Glad.
An earthquake?
Powerful indeterminate signal
detected from underground.
Underground?
2B! 9S!
Jackass
Damn it!
Thank you, Pod.
I didn't realize
there was such an underground cavern.
2B!
The pillar is made from machine lifeforms!
Report. Information about current location
cannot be confirmed within past records.
Multiple machine lifeform signals up ahead.
Signal for current tracking unit
also confirmed.
Child. Child.
Child. Child.
Child.
What is this?
- Love. Love.
- Fun. Fun.
Don't listen to them!
Let's stay together. Hug. Hug.
They have no souls.
They are simply mimicking human language.
Love you boobies love love love.
Let's destroy them!
This. Cannot.
Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
What’s happening?
This. Cannot. Continue.
Are they broken?
Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
When did so many of them..
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
What is this?
And roid?
This is
A machine lifeform! Pod!
And roids
Why. Fight. Bullet
Repel.
2B! That guy is evolving!
Let's quickly settle the score!
Pod! Gather energy!
Close-range sniper mode!
Fire!
This is a machine lifeform?
There’s another one?
Wh
2B! Above you!
Look out!
Going any further is dangerous.
Let's retreat!
POD 042 REPORTING TO ALL OF MANKIND.
- WE WILL NOW EXECUTE THE TASK OF INTRODUCING THE MULTIPLE ENDINGS FOR THE VIDEO GAME "NIER:AUTOMATA."
PUPPET PLAY
NIER:AUTOMATA
“THE BOAR, DEER, AND BUTTERFLY”
Yes, yes, hello!
We are androids who fight for mankind day in
and day out, YoRHa No. 9 Type S AKA 9S and
Likewise, YoRHa No. 2 Type B AKA 2B.
I know this is sudden, but 2B,
have you ever ridden an animal?
I have not.
That's what I thought.
First, I will take this acorn
out of my bag, and place it here.
Now!
You're looking really sharp, 2B!
Traveling like this occasionally
isn't that bad.
Alert. Stop immediately.
2B! Let's ride like the wind!
Yes. We are the wind!
Oh, no.
2B! Stop, stop!
The YoRHa force was annihilated.
And earth went on to become a paradise for the machines.
TO BE CONTINUED
Wow.
This area has heavy encroachment of plants,
but in its day, it must have been a large city.
Don't you think so, Miss 2B?
Yeah.
There we go.
Oh boy. You YoRHa Soldiers
really are strong.
Can you really see
through those blindfolds?
These are not blindfolds,
but special goggles.
Anyways, why are maintenance androids
on the front line?
I thought that was strange as well.
That's not an efficient allocation, is it?
It's something that they wish to do.
Miss 2B, I'll be right back.
Um, I'm a Scanner type,
so I can switch with you if you'd like.
No. 2 Type B
Is it here?
Yeah. The destination
is on the other side of this wall.
This thing
Oh, that?
One of our allies brought it here,
but it's heavy and we have no other way to use it.
There are rumors
that it's part of a Goliath machine lifeform.
But that's probably a lie.
Welcome
to the Resistance Camp.
RESISTANCE CAMP
Everyone listening to the radio,
this is Morning Letter brought to you by me, 24D!
Let's get started.
Today's weather is sunny!
It's not like we're a nocturnal nation.
So this is the Resistance Camp.
Miss 2B, first things first
We have no time to sleep as denizens
of a daytime nation! Just kidding.
9S.
Yes, what is it?
You don't need to use honorifics.
You don't need to add "Miss" to my name.
Understood, Mi No, 2B!
You guys must be the YoRHa Soldiers.
I heard you guys
helped out my buddies. Thanks.
Oh, no problem.
I handle the weapons, so come on by anytime
and consult me if you're ever in trouble.
I even have treasured items ready for you.
I see.
Be careful, both of you from YoRHa.
This Weapons Trader is quick
to switch talk to business like that.
By the way, are there any items you need?
We deal with chips and electronic drugs,
and also buy out
Hey, Supply Trader!
You're doing some business talk yourself!
There, there.
Is there something you don't want
inside that thing on your back?
Come to think, what is inside that bag?
That's a secret.
You two from YoRHa.
Can I have a moment?
Sorry for pointing my gun at you earlier.
My name is Lily.
I round up
the android Resistance in this area.
First of all, let me say thanks
for helping us out.
Helping the Resistance is one of our missions.
No need for thanks.
Now, now. Let's genuinely
be grateful of their gratitude.
Miss Lily, I am 9S of the YoRHa Soldiers,
and she is 2B.
And those floating around us
are our Pods, tactical support units.
Nice to meet you.
What?
Oh? Perhaps you know 2B?
No.
Leader.
I heard that you got assaulted.
I'm glad you're okay.
By the way, I heard someone sent
another rescue signal to the Council of Humanity?
They sure keep doing useless things.
That, and I have a report.
Are these rookies?
Oh, Jackass, let me introduce you.
These are YoRHa Soldiers 2B and 9S, in reply
to the assistance request to the Council of Humanity.
Um, I'm 9S and
Wow!
So you guys are YoRHa Soldiers!?
I didn't send 2B and 9S down
in reply to the assistance request.
We YoRHa Soldiers are soldiers
directly under the Council of Humanity.
If we kept responding to each and every
assistance request from the Resistance,
it would hinder our operations.
The Resistance is fighting machine lifeforms
individually to begin with.
They don't have
a clear chain of command as a whole.
Then, why did you
The behavior of the machine lifeforms
has been strange lately.
On top of that, we lost comms with the liaison
assigned to the area 2B and 9S are in now.
Reconnaissance has the danger
of virus infection.
And in those cases, if there are decoys
like the Resistance, they can buy some time.
Oh no.
We are fighting for the sake of mankind.
Can I take you apart a little bit,
just a little bit, and analyze you?
I-I kindly decline your offer.
I see. Then dismantling that box
floating around you will suffice.
Warning. Regulations state the act of intentionally
harming tactical support units will be punished.
Destruction recommended.
You guys have absolutely no spirit of contributing
for the further development of science!?
Hypothesis. A dangerous request
not defined for androids is occurring.
I don't have enough data like this!
More. I need more data!
Destruction recommended.
Hmph! You cheapskates!
That's enough.
Didn't you have a report?
Oh, that's right!
There are multiple sightings of a vicious
machine lifeform in the ruins area of the desert.
It's a phenomenon that hasn't happened in the past,
so something might be going on.
Miss Lily, we were also assigned
to investigate that same thing.
If you don't mind,
can you trust us with it?
You say that, but
It's fine, isn’t it?
If the state-of-the-art YoRHa Soldiers
want to do the recon, that would help us out, too.
Jackass.
Then I'll bring the car over.
That’s fine, right, Leader?
We're fine with that, but
Just be careful.
That settles it!
And so, let’s take care of each other.
Yes, indeed.
And if you ever feel like letting me
take you apart, let me know any
That will never happen.
I'll just bring the truck over.
Recon together with YoRHa
That means data
- We’ll be heading out now.
- I can take as much data as I want.
Yeah.
2B, doesn't the desert
get you excited for some reason?
YoRHa, huh?
- Not really.
Everyone.
I'm still fighting.
The desert has a high temperature
and strong sunlight.
Replenishment will be difficult.
Both of you, please head out
after making sufficient preparations.
Well then, Operator 6O over and out!
She worries too much.
That's a good thing.
The operator in charge of routine comms
with me is a lot more formal.
She treats me like a child.
Isn't that simply a problem
with your own attitude, 9S?
We're about to head into a dangerous area,
and the YoRHa Soldiers are so composed.
2B and 9S, was it? I'm Jackass.
Again, good to meet you.
The pleasure is ours, Jackass.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, there it is.
We're already here?
No, no.
We have to open the sealed entrance first.
Yes. But why are we so far away?
Oh, that's because
it's dangerous if we get caught in that.
Now, we'll speed up a bit from here!
H-Hold on!
Be careful.
Thanks, 2B. Wait a second.
Recommendation.
Rapid extraction of assisting unit.
Predicting hindrance of recon mission
due to loss of assisting unit.
Jackass! Go back! Go back!
DESERT ZONE
Lately, there’ve been units
among the machine lifeforms that speak.
Our leader was saying
it was getting a bit hard to work with.
Indeed, we can confirm
an increase of those units, too.
Machine lifeforms that speak
Machines without souls
are simply pretending to be androids.
On top of that, the enemies
are making remarkable evolution.
You saved us by coming in to assist.
I'm sorry.
We didn't come here to assist.
Warning. Enemy signals detected.
Jackass!
Scary. Stay away.
Androids. Scary. Desert.
No. Help me.
I'll weaken that big one by hacking in.
Meanwhile, please get the others.
Understood.
Help me.
Hacking!
You cry out for help as you attack.
You're a machine, after all.
You're simply
uttering words in random order.
The protection level
isn't all too different from the others.
I think I can
make something of this fairly quickly.
A door?
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
What is this data?
One, and tu, and thunfofai.
The hacking is getting more in-depth?
Fun. Wonderful.
Rule. Rule. 904! 904!
Enemy.
Don't get in the way.
What was that just now?
Machine lifeforms are
No, they're just placing data
in random order.
Is something wrong?
Nothing.
More importantly, is Jackass all right?
The face paint is similar
to that of past human collectives.
I've seen something like it in the data.
This information
Was it obtaining this particular data from the mask?
Marvelous!
Nothing less from the YoRHa Soldiers!
Thanks to you,
I obtained great data! Thank you!
Now, let's hurry ahead
before the enemies gather here.
About our chat earlier
If you didn't come here for assistance,
and investigating this spot was your main focus,
then you thought the Resistance
could be nothing more than a shield, right?
That's not necessarily
Well, I'll keep that a secret
from Lily and the gang.
Why?
Even the Resistance
needs something called hope.
Enemy signal approaching.
Death. Run. Scared.
H-Hold on. That thing just now!
A machine lifeform fled from an enemy!
Is that even possible!?
Run. Run.
Individual target ID marked.
Get back here! Gimme your data!
I guess we should be going.
Copy that.
What is that?
Analysis. Ruins of an area
formally used as residences for humans.
Made of steel frame and concrete, numerous
individuals dwelled in these high-rise structures.
HOUSING COMPLEX
- The structures were referred to by names such as "Housing Complex."
They intentionally gathered
in large numbers to live together.
Was it dangerous around here in the past?
Negative. They lived as a group for economic reasons
stemming from lack of real estate.
I see. Humans are strange.
Operator 21O to 9S.
Commencing scheduled report.
Operator?
Report. Indeterminate signal is causing
radio jamming. Comm status is unstable.
An indeterminate signal?
A signal differing from both
machine lifeforms and androids.
Answer. Lacking data.
Can you at least determine its source?
Analysis. Speculating that
it is the center of these buildings.
What should we do, 2B?
Should we return to the Bunker
for now and contact
Persistent! Persistent!
Oh, a mistake.
It just said "Oh, a mistake."
My gusto is starting to overflow!
Android corpses.
Hypothesis. This is due to the machine lifeforms
residing in this area.
Why would it be in a place like this?
Lacking information. Unable to answer.
9S!
This is
the previously assigned liaison.
But how
Hey, over here!
Are you all right?
This area is dangerous
This is a machine lifeform, right?
I've never seen a unit like this before.
Analysis result. Machine lifeform.
However, speculating to be
a special unit not in the data.
What happened here?
Pod, what's the distance
to the indeterminate signal?
Signal is coming
from the building up ahead.
Good weather today.
This is amazing! So many samples!
Hello how do you do.
- Why why why.
- Good weather today.
Stop everyone don't come so cruel.
There are no enemy signals.
Can this be a graveyard for machine lifeforms?
- Everyone died.
- Kill. Kill me.
Painful. Glad.
An earthquake?
Powerful indeterminate signal
detected from underground.
Underground?
2B! 9S!
Jackass
Damn it!
Thank you, Pod.
I didn't realize
there was such an underground cavern.
2B!
The pillar is made from machine lifeforms!
Report. Information about current location
cannot be confirmed within past records.
Multiple machine lifeform signals up ahead.
Signal for current tracking unit
also confirmed.
Child. Child.
Child. Child.
Child.
What is this?
- Love. Love.
- Fun. Fun.
Don't listen to them!
Let's stay together. Hug. Hug.
They have no souls.
They are simply mimicking human language.
Love you boobies love love love.
Let's destroy them!
This. Cannot.
Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
What’s happening?
This. Cannot. Continue.
Are they broken?
Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
When did so many of them..
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
This. Cannot. Continue.
What is this?
And roid?
This is
A machine lifeform! Pod!
And roids
Why. Fight. Bullet
Repel.
2B! That guy is evolving!
Let's quickly settle the score!
Pod! Gather energy!
Close-range sniper mode!
Fire!
This is a machine lifeform?
There’s another one?
Wh
2B! Above you!
Look out!
Going any further is dangerous.
Let's retreat!
POD 042 REPORTING TO ALL OF MANKIND.
- WE WILL NOW EXECUTE THE TASK OF INTRODUCING THE MULTIPLE ENDINGS FOR THE VIDEO GAME "NIER:AUTOMATA."
PUPPET PLAY
NIER:AUTOMATA
“THE BOAR, DEER, AND BUTTERFLY”
Yes, yes, hello!
We are androids who fight for mankind day in
and day out, YoRHa No. 9 Type S AKA 9S and
Likewise, YoRHa No. 2 Type B AKA 2B.
I know this is sudden, but 2B,
have you ever ridden an animal?
I have not.
That's what I thought.
First, I will take this acorn
out of my bag, and place it here.
Now!
You're looking really sharp, 2B!
Traveling like this occasionally
isn't that bad.
Alert. Stop immediately.
2B! Let's ride like the wind!
Yes. We are the wind!
Oh, no.
2B! Stop, stop!
The YoRHa force was annihilated.
And earth went on to become a paradise for the machines.
TO BE CONTINUED