Translation of the Rocket Town Sequence - 'Meeting with Cid' A lot of people get lost after they get Cid's airplane, the Tiny Bronco. So here's the translation of the story, beginning with the moment Claude enters the Rocket Town. You'll learn more about Cid, Rufus, Palmer, and Cid's girlfriend (?), Shiera. I've translated every word literally - and the swears are NOT ADDED BY ME!! I'm just curious how Square/Sony will translate this into the American Version... enjoy. -And... a special thank you for Zakna, for putting this up on his page- ---------------------------------- (Inside Rocket Town) Claude: What is that...? (Looks up at the tilted rocket) A rusted missile...what for? Old man: This used to be a rocket launch pad of the Shinra Company. See that rocket? That's the 'Shinra-26'. It was never launched though. Old man: (talk to him again) That's the Shinra-26. Take a look at it. Claude: 1. (Look) >> old man: I feel awed every time I see it...sorry. This is just one of my daily interests. Keep this - (he gives you 'MUTSUNOKAMI YOSHIYUKI', a sword for Claude). Use it well. 2. (Don't look) >> old man: How boring. Man with brown hair, blue shirt: If you want to know more about this town, go ask the captain. He's the boss around here. Claude: 1. Captain? >> man: An ex-pilot for the Shinras. He WAS going to be the first man in space...but...anyway, space is all he thinks about. (automatically goes to choice number 2) 2. Did you see a man with a black cape? >> man: Black cape? No....didn't see him. ------- (Cid's backyard) Claude: (looks at the plane) It has the Shinra logo it...Tiny Bronco? I like this. Tifa: Do you think we can borrow it? Shiera: Um, Excuse me- Claude: (turns around) Sorry, we were just taking a look. Shiera: ....If you'd like to use it, please ask the Captain. I think he's at the rocket. I am Shiera, and you? Claude: I'm Claude. Tifa: Tifa. Nice to meet you. Red XIII: Nanaki (real name), or call me Red. Shiera: I see...You're not from the Shinra company? I thought you brought some news about the Space Program. Claude: ...!!? Shiera: President Rufus is supposed to be here soon. Captain has been nervous since this morning. (leaves) Claude: Rufus!!? -------------------- (Inside the Rocket, Cid is repairing something) Cid: Who the hell are you? Claude: I'm looking for the Captain. Cid: (nods) Captain? I'M the Captain!! My parents named me Cid...but everyone here calls me 'captain'. What do you want? Claude: 1. Tell me about this rocket. >> Cid: "Glad to hear that young 'uns like yourself are interested in this stuff. I'll tell you. You know that the Shinra Company was devoted to weapons and technology during that long and pointless war? Right now, Shinra is a Makou/Electric company. Before that, it was weapons. Then. They invented a rocket engine. We could go to SPACE, you hear? They spent a load of money an they kept inventing and inventing and inventing... and this is the product, Shinra 26. I was picked to be the pilot. Naturally, 'cause I'm the BEST, I know I know. "The day of the launch... everything was going well. But that slow BROAD, Shiera ruined it all. The Shinra gave up on space...damn hypocrites. They had said, 'From now...it's the Space Age!!' "Once they found out how profitable Makou was, it was the end of the Space Program. Money? MONEY!!?? CASH!!!?? They gave up MY dream, 'cause Cash came from a different direction... Look at this... this rocket is nothing but RUST!! I was SUPPOSED to be the first man in space, and this thing is tilting further every passing day. Don't know which is going to fall down first... this rocket.... or me. "This new young president is my last hope. Claude: 2. Is Rufus coming? >> Cid: Ooooohhh yes. It's gotta be about restarting the Space Program!! That's what I like about young 'uns. They've got DREAMS!! 3. Can I borrow the 'Tiny Bronco'? >> Cid: What the hell are you talking about? That baby is mine. Answer is NO! ----------------- (Back at Cid and Shiera's house) Shiera: Um... Claude-san? What did the Captain say? Claude: He said no. Shiera: I see.... Cid: (comes inside the house and starts raging) DAMN IT SHIERA!! Why are you always..so...SLOW!!? If a guest comes, you give them REFRESHMENTS, YOU HEAR!!? Shiera: I'm ...I'm sorry (prepares to make tea) Claude: Oh please, don't mind us- Cid: (interrupts) SHUT IT!! SIT DOWN!! Aaaaaargh... you piss me off. YOU, Shiera! I'm going to fix the Tiny Bronco, and while I'm gone...give them TEA!! Understand!? (leaves) Tifa: Shiera-san... I feel so bad for you... Claude: Sorry... it was our fault. Shiera: No no...this is the usual. Red XIII: I think that you're taking more than you have to. Shiera: No... I deserve this because I'm so....clumsy. I'm the one who ruined his dream... Claude: What happened? ------------- (flashback, in the engine room) Cid: Hey you...stop working so much. You take too long! Shiera: (stops for a while) I'm sorry. Cid: Stop fiddling with that oxygen tank. Look Shiera...I know you are a serious worker...but that tank just doesn't NEED checking. It's built so that it won't break!! Shiera: B...But... Cid: Shut up Shiera. You're not stupid, so quit it. Shiera: I'm sorry. --------------- (flashback at the rocket entrance) Technician1: This is finally the day of our dreams, Captain! Tech2: We're proud Captain..to be part of this launch. Tech3: It's all perfect Cap'n! Ready to launch! Cid: Leave it to me! All 3 Techs: (salute) Captain... our dreams...to space!! Cid: Thanks! 3 Techs: Good luck Captain!! ----------------- (flashback in cockpit) Cid: All clear...READY!! Control Tower: Raising the engine pressure... 3 minutes to launch... Beginning countdown. Cid: This is it.... (suddenly, the red alert goes on) ...the hell? What's going on!? Control Tower: Pilot! This is an emergency! There is a mechanic INSIDE the engine room!! Cid: WHAT!!?? Who is this idiot!? CT: Don't know! We'll connect you to the engine room! ---------------- (flashback/engine room) Cid: (his voice from the intercom) You there! Who is the idiot there?! Shiera: Captain, this is Shiera. Don't worry about me, proceed with the launch. Cid: Shieraaaaa!? What are you DOING!!? Shiera: I was worried...I wasn't satisfied with a launch without a complete test of the oxygen tanks... Cid: Moron! Get out of there! It gets so hot that even the smallest piece of SHIT won't survive the heat! (yes...Cid says this) You'll die! Do you understand? Shiera: ....that's fine. I'm going to be finished soon. (checks tank) Cid: SOON? You...You'll die! Control: Cid! The Countdown is starting! We have no time! --------------- (flashback/cockpit) Control Tower: Starting the engine. Cid: Wait!! Shiera is still in there! CT: What do you now Cid? If we stop here, the next launch is going in 6 months!! Cid: .....Shiera...Are you going to make me a murderer? Shiera: (intercom) Captain! Cid: Shiera!? Shiera: Finished tank 7. I'm checking #8, when this finishes, it's all clear. Cid: Shiera.....hurry...up!! ...You'll die there... CT: 30 seconds until ignition. Beginning countdown 30...29...28... Cid, give up Shiera! Cid: I....What do I do! 18...17....16.... CT: 15 seconds left. Cid: Ohhhh....the moon... space...MY DREAMS!! CT: TAKE OFF!! Cid: Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!! (engine ignites, the rocket floats momentarily, but comes back down onto the launch pad. Cid pushed the abort code.) ---------------- (Back in Cid 'n Shiera's place, Shiera is narrating) Shiera: He aborted the mission for me. After that...the Shinra Company stopped funding for the Space Program...Its my fault! Captain couldn't go to space. So...it's all right. I'm going to take everything Cid says to me... Cid: (comes back inside, slams the back door and waves his arms up and down) SHIIIIIII-EEERA!!! Still no tea!? Shiera: I'm ...I'm sorry! (makes tea in a hurry) Cid: (eyes Claude) You. SIT DOWN! You can't accept my hospitality!? (sits down, puts his feet the table)...He's late. That Rufus.... (Palmer, the short, fat man with the tan suit comes in without knocking) Palmer: Ho ho? Long time no see...How are ya Cid? Cid: Heeeeeyyy...Fatman Palmer! You kept me waiting! (runs up to Palmer) So...when is it! When are you going to start the Space Program!? Palmer: Ho ho ho... Aaaaaiii doooon't knoooww... Why don't you ask Mr President? Cid: Huh! You're still as useless as ever, fatman. Palmer: Don't call me FATMAN! (Cid runs outside) ... (Palmer approaches Shiera) aha, some tea?! Gimme some... with plenty of sugar, honey, and LARD. Palmer: (when Claude speaks to him) Have we met before?.... When's the tea gonna be ready? Sugar, Honey, and Lard please. ---------------- (Outside the house) Cid: W,W,W,WHY!!!? You had my hopes up!.... why are you here... Rufus: I wanted to use the Tiny Bronco. We are searching for Sephiroth only we've been searching in the wrong direction. We need to cross the ocean, and your airplane- Cid: (interrupts Rufus) Huh! FIRST, it was the airship, THEN, you and the rocket... NOW the TINY BRONCO! You Shinras took away 'Space' from me, and now you steal me 'SKY'. Rufus: Oh? You are forgetting something. You wouldn't have flown in the first place if it wasn't for the Company. Cid: What?! Shiera: (opens door and whispers to Claude) Um...excuse me...come inside please. -------------- (inside Cid's house) Shiera: (shuts the door behind her) You were saying you wanted the Tiny Bronco. Claude: (nods) Shiera: Palmer is about to take it. Please...talk to him. -------------- (backyard) Palmer: Ho....Why do I have to do this...I am the General Manager of Space Technology Devolopment... Claude: WE, are taking the Tiny Bronco. Palmer: I know you.... from somewhere.... Yes! Shinra building! When the old President was murdered! P...P...p..p.p.pppPOLICE!!! ** Battle with Palmer, at the end, Palmer almost gets cut up by the moving propeller, then he gets hit by a truck :) ** Red: It's gonna fly! Claude: Don't matter, GET ON! ** Tiny Bronco movie, Cid Jumps on, the Shinra soldier machine guns the Tiny Bronco ** Cid: ShiiiiiiiiiiiiT !!! The rudder is shot! Don't piss in your pants now, we're gonna crash land on the water! (that's what he says) Cid: (after crashing) This one can't fly no more. Claude: Can't we use it as a boat? Cid: Heh...Do as you like. Claude: What will you do now? Cid: Dunno...I cut ties with teh Shinra just now...and I'm bored with that town. Claude: What about your wife, Shiera? Cid: WIFE!? Don't make laugh boy...just the thought of it makes me sick... What are You going to do? Claude: We're after a man named Sephiroth. One day, we'll have to get rid of Rufus as well. Cid: I don't know what you are up to but... It seems FUN! I'm coming too. Claude: (looks at Red and Tifa) Everybody? Red: I don't mind. Cid: Well...Nice to meet y'all, shitheads. Claude: (angered) Shitheads? Cid: Yeah, shitheads! Shitheads, because only dumb idiots rebel against the Shinra these days. IDIOTS, you are. I love it!! So. Where to? Rufus said that Sephiroth was going to the Temple of the Ancients. Claude: Really!?...Where is this, temple? Cid: Dunno...That boy said... in the different direction. So it's probably far from here. Claude: All right. We'll gather information first...Temple of the Ancients... that name gets to me... --------- (the End :) * Cid, from this scene, is a real jerk. But the cool thing about ff7 is that it shows character development throughout the game. (Although Shiera, unfortunately, remains a woman with no ego until the very end). By the end of the game, Cid becomes a gentleman when he treats Shiera, and talks to Claude about the musical in Midgard called 'Loveless' (you'll see adverts of it when you see the opening sequence of the game). Cid says that the hero of 'Loveless' tells his girl, "that he's the luckiest man alive... because even though he is going to leave for a journey, there's always a place to go back to. There's always a person who will love him". Cid admits that 'Loveless' was so dull and he only woke up at this last scene, and he made fun of the musical. But now, Cid says, "I know exactly how this guy felt...I have Shiera." Isn't he sweet? Cathy --