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English (8-4)
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Japanese (with Eng tl)
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Korean (with Eng tl)
"Hell bids you enter. Victory may come slowly, painfully -- perhaps never. But seek this despair, and you will be rewarded..."
これは、無間地獄への誘い
踏破できずともなんら恥じることはない
完膚なきまでの絶望を…あなたに
This is an invitation to the infinite Hell…
You need not feel ashamed if you can’t complete it…
I shall… grant despair to your whole body…
도전장 (Challenge)
이것은 무간지옥으로의 초대.
답파하지 못하더라도 전혀 부끄럽지 않은
가장 완벽한 절망을… 당신에게.
I present to you, an invitation to this infinite hell.
Even if you cannot break it through, there is no shame to it.
I present to you… THE ABSOLUTE DESPAIR.
Special Missions are five additional missions in Azure Striker Gunvolt, unlocked after playing through the true ending the first time. Each mission consists of two halves of two stages from the main game, with the boss usually being randomly picked from those two stages - though if players keep holding D-pad up or down after breaking the last Hexapyle they can be guaranteed to fight one specific boss. Hold up to fight the boss corresponding to the first half, down for the boss corresponding to the second half. In all of them, Anthem is disabled and there are no checkpoints. All missions are code named Gauntlet (挑戦状, Challenge). Clearing the four main Special Missions unlocks the Dullahan cartridge, which negates tags but increases shot damage significantly.
Special Mission 5, the boss rush, was not part of the game until version 1.2.
*Rank and kudos estimates may not be accurate
Briefing
All five missions have the same briefing.
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Joule: These are super difficult missions for those who complete the main story. "Special missions". If you have top notch skills, maybe you should give them a try.
Joule: Since nothing else seems to stop you, here's a real challenge. You've earned a stab at the Gauntlet. But don't look at me if the Gauntlet stabs back. This mission is -hard-.
Cyan:
このミッションはゲーム本編をクリアーした人向けの超高難度ミッション――
“スペシャルミッション”だよ
腕に自信があるのなら、受けてみるといいかも
This mission is a super-difficult mission aimed at those who have cleared the main game…
A “Special Mission”.
You might try them out if you’ve got confidence in your skills.
Cyan :
이 미션은 게임 본편을 클리어한 사람을 위한 초 고난도 미션… ‘스페셜 미션’이야.
실력에 자신이 있다면 도전해 봐도 좋을 것 같아.
You’re about to take on an Extra Hard Mission for whoever has cleared the game’s Story Mode… The
‘Special Mission’.
If you’re confident with your skills, I think you can give it a shot!
Gauntlet 1
Biochem Plant and Subaquatic Base's second halves, but essentially with more enemies. Biochem Plant has even more heavy boxes in your path to destroy, Subaquatic Base also features Zombie Leapers. Afterwards, you fight either Viper or Merak.
Enemies
| Image | Enemy |
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Viper/Merak (boss) |
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Flying Bomb |
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Roll Cannon |
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Bomber |
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Sumeragi Fire Gunner |
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Sumeragi Gunner |
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Sumeragi Grenadier |
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Sumeragi Assassin |
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Laser Drone |
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Mini MLRS |
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Tower Tank |
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Zombie Leaper |
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Barricade |
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Brush Saw |
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Shutter |
Rank and Time Requirements
| Rank | Score | Minimum Kudos needed | Kill points needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | 1,200,000 | 9000+6620 (Gutless), 8840 (Cautious), 7580 (Fearless) | 60,000 |
| Stars | Time |
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| 5 Stars (x1.5) | 6:40 |
Gauntlet 2
Datastore and Stratacombs' second halves, but with more enemies. There are added barricades in Datastore, making traversing while floating harder. Stratacombs features the tentacles from Pharma Lab, and the jellyfish from Subaquatic Base that overheat you on contact. The Stratacombs also turn into a light-switching nightmare. At the end you fight either Carrera or Elise.
Enemies
| Image | Enemy |
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Carrera/Elise (bosses) |
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Flying Bomb |
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Sumeragi Fire Gunner |
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Barricade |
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Blast Shooter |
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Sumeragi Gunner |
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Sumeragi Grenadier |
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Sumeragi Launcher |
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Jellyfish |
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Sentry Unit (Gattling Gun) |
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Tentacle |
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Sentry Unit (chainsaw) |
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Roll Cannon |
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Zombie Leaper |
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Zombie Spewer |
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Brush Saw |
Rank and Time Requirements
| Rank | Score | Minimum Kudos needed | Kill points needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | 1,200,000 | 9000+6620 (Gutless), 8840 (Cautious), 7580 (Fearless) | 60,000 |
| Stars | Time |
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| 5 Stars (x1.5) | 6:20 |
Gauntlet 3
Pharma Lab and Media Tower's second halves. The room where you fight the Eidolon flower has tentacles next to any platform. Media Tower features a harder catapult path to follow, as well as barricades along the way. The stage boss will either be Stratos or Jota.
Enemies
| Image | Enemy |
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Stratos/Jota (boss) |
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Eidolon Flower (mid-boss) |
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Bomb Laser |
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Tentacle |
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Sentry Unit (chainsaw) |
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Spider Flower |
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Sumeragi Fire Gunner |
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Brush Saw |
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Blast Shooter |
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Sumeragi Gunner |
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Laser Drone |
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Mini MLRS |
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Sumeragi Grenadier |
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Sentry Unit (gun) |
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Sentry Unit (chainsaw) |
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Barricade |
Rank and Time Requirements
| Rank | Score | Minimum Kudos needed | Kill points needed |
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| S+ | 1,200,000 | 9000+6620 (Gutless), 8840 (Cautious), 7580 (Fearless) | 60,000 |
| Stars | Time |
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| 5 Stars (x1.5) | 7:00 |
Gauntlet 4
The first halves of Sinner's Row and Eridu, unlike the others. Sinner's Row has additional tentacles and Spider Plants, and Eridu has Zombie Leapers. However, neither of these portions force you to have to navigate places between pits. The stage boss will either be Copen or Asimov.
Enemies
| Image | Enemy |
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Copen/Asimov (boss) |
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Laser Drone |
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Sumeragi Gunner |
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Roll Cannon |
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Sumeragi Fire Gunner |
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Sentry Unit (Gattling Gun) |
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Tentacle |
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Spider Flower |
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Sumeragi Launcher |
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Tower Tank |
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Sentry Unit (chainsaw) |
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Bomber |
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Brush Saw |
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Wheel Drone |
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Mini MLRS |
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Flying Bomb |
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Sumeragi Grenadier |
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Bomb Laser |
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Zombie Leaper |
Rank and Time Requirements
| Rank | Score | Minimum Kudos needed | Kill points needed |
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| S+ | 1,500,000 | 9000+9840 (Gutless), 9999+1030 (Cautious), 8910 (Fearless) | 65,000 |
| Stars | Time |
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| 5 Stars (x1.5) | 5:50 |
Gauntlet 5 (Boss Rush)
Back to back boss fights set on Firmament with Merak, Stratos, Jota, Carrera, Viper, Elise (normal), Copen, Nova 1, Nova 2, and then Asimov, in that order.
Enemies
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Asimov (last boss) |
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Armed Nova (eighth boss, last phase) |
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Nova Tsukuyomi "The Mighty" (eighth boss, first phase) |
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Copen "The Adept Slayer" (seventh boss) |
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Elise "The Eternal Envy" (sixth boss) |
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Viper "The Burning Wrath" (fifth boss) |
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Carrera "The Magnetic Avarice" (fourth boss) |
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Jota "The Prideful Silhouette" (third boss) |
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Stratos "The Gluttonous Fly" (second boss) |
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Merak "The Slothful Conjurer" (first boss) |
Rank and Time Requirements
| Rank | Score | Minimum Kudos needed | Kill points needed |
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| S+ | 1,300,000 | 9000+3300 (Gutless), 7350 (Cautious), 6250 (Fearless) | 300,000 |
| Stars | Time |
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| 5 Stars (x1.5) | 13:00 |