Strike Witches:Volume1 Prologue - Revision history

99.239.27.189: "Dan Hills" was probably mistranslated. Should be Dunhills, given the context. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunhill_(cigarette)

2013-07-01T17:56:59Z

"Dan Hills" was probably mistranslated. Should be Dunhills, given the context. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunhill_(cigarette)

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	The Commandant glared at P/O Beurling as if she were the enemy of parents everywhere.		The Commandant glared at P/O Beurling as if she were the enemy of parents everywhere.

	“I’d rather be smoking some ~~Dan Hills~~ instead as well, if I could.”		“I’d rather be smoking some Dunhills instead as well, if I could.”

	He began looking for his pipe angrily. As he realized he had just thrown it away into the wastebasket, a blue vein on his temple began throbbing. Seeing the Commandant in such a mood, P/O Beurling took out one of her own cigarettes.		He began looking for his pipe angrily. As he realized he had just thrown it away into the wastebasket, a blue vein on his temple began throbbing. Seeing the Commandant in such a mood, P/O Beurling took out one of her own cigarettes.

Selkirk at 13:38, 12 July 2009

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	“They’re supposed to have their hands full with Karlsland already.”		“They’re supposed to have their hands full with Karlsland already.”

	The tousle-haired ~~alpinists~~ answered, and exhaled a large cloud of smoke together with a frosty sigh. His answer seemed to be more a question for himself, rather than to serve as an actual answer.		The tousle-haired alpinist answered, and exhaled a large cloud of smoke together with a frosty sigh. His answer seemed to be more a question for himself, rather than to serve as an actual answer.

	“Who would do something as stupid as opening up another war front like that?”		“Who would do something as stupid as opening up another war front like that?”
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	The other trooper, with a worried expression on his face, put that other reason into words.		The other trooper, with a worried expression on his face, put that other reason into words.

	“Opening up another ~~war~~ front... normally, nobody would do something as stupid as that. But, those things aren’t human. We’ve got no idea what they're thinking. Dammit, they’re not like us.”		“Opening up another front... normally, nobody would do something as stupid as that. But, those things aren’t human. We’ve got no idea what they're thinking. Dammit, they’re not like us.”

	The tousle-haired trooper threw down his cigarette. As it fell to the deeply packed snow, the cigarette went out with a fizzling sound.		The tousle-haired trooper threw down his cigarette. As it fell to the deeply packed snow, the cigarette went out with a fizzling sound.

Selkirk at 09:29, 30 September 2008

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	The emplaced field telephone rang at that moment.		The emplaced field telephone rang at that moment.

	“Yes. This is ''~~3 Jagdstaffel~~''. We will ~~scramble~~ shortly, so... what, select one of them? What is this?”		“Yes. This is ''Dritte Verteidigungsstaffel''. We will be taking off shortly, so... what, select one of them? What is this?”

	The assembled pilots began muttering amongst themselves. The staffelkapitän replaced the receiver, and looked around the room.		The assembled pilots began muttering amongst themselves. The staffelkapitän replaced the receiver, and looked around the room.

Selkirk at 14:58, 12 September 2008

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	“I knew it. It’s a Witch! The mechanized air infantry! Heh, must be my lucky day! I wonder if she’s here patrolling as well. Hats off to her, working in this freezing cold!”		“I knew it. It’s a Witch! The mechanized air infantry! Heh, must be my lucky day! I wonder if she’s here patrolling as well. Hats off to her, working in this freezing cold!”

	The two alpine troopers were part of the Rajavartiolaitos, on ~~patrol~~ along the border between Suomus and Neuroi territory.		The two alpine troopers were part of the Rajavartiolaitos Border Patrol, on duty along the border between Suomus and Neuroi territory.

	Recently, these patrol rotations had become much more frequent. After waving to that distant spot in the sky, the two troopers turned back to their own problems, grumbling in a worried manner.		Recently, these patrol rotations had become much more frequent. After waving to that distant spot in the sky, the two troopers turned back to their own problems, grumbling in a worried manner.

Selkirk at 14:47, 12 September 2008

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Selkirk: Undo revision 34264 by Special:Contributions/88.195.49.160 (User talk:88.195.49.160) - Finland is known by a different name in the SW world.

2008-09-12T14:36:47Z

Undo revision 34264 by Special:Contributions/88.195.49.160 (User talk:88.195.49.160) - Finland is known by a different name in the SW world.

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	Luutnantti (Flying Officer) Elma Leivonen, of the ''Suomen Ilmavoimat'' (~~Finnish~~ Air Force), was flying in the deep blue sky 8000 feet above the alpinists, the fine golden hair unique to Northern Europe fluttering about her head. That she was flying was easy to say, but her appearance, that of a young girl flying through the sky as if it were normal, was like that of a mythical Valkyrie.		Luutnantti (Flying Officer) Elma Leivonen, of the ''Suomen Ilmavoimat'' (Suomish Air Force), was flying in the deep blue sky 8000 feet above the alpinists, the fine golden hair unique to Northern Europe fluttering about her head. That she was flying was easy to say, but her appearance, that of a young girl flying through the sky as if it were normal, was like that of a mythical Valkyrie.

	Her legs were a pale white, like a slender column of snow. On those legs, a dilapidated FAROT manufactured magic engine was glowing. A magic engine...... a mechanical unit which converts the user’s magic energy, and makes flight possible.		Her legs were a pale white, like a slender column of snow. On those legs, a dilapidated FAROT manufactured magic engine was glowing. A magic engine...... a mechanical unit which converts the user’s magic energy, and makes flight possible.

88.195.49.160 at 14:07, 12 September 2008

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	Luutnantti (Flying Officer) Elma Leivonen, of the ''Suomen Ilmavoimat'' (~~Suomish~~ Air Force), was flying in the deep blue sky 8000 feet above the alpinists, the fine golden hair unique to Northern Europe fluttering about her head. That she was flying was easy to say, but her appearance, that of a young girl flying through the sky as if it were normal, was like that of a mythical Valkyrie.		Luutnantti (Flying Officer) Elma Leivonen, of the ''Suomen Ilmavoimat'' (Finnish Air Force), was flying in the deep blue sky 8000 feet above the alpinists, the fine golden hair unique to Northern Europe fluttering about her head. That she was flying was easy to say, but her appearance, that of a young girl flying through the sky as if it were normal, was like that of a mythical Valkyrie.

	Her legs were a pale white, like a slender column of snow. On those legs, a dilapidated FAROT manufactured magic engine was glowing. A magic engine...... a mechanical unit which converts the user’s magic energy, and makes flight possible.		Her legs were a pale white, like a slender column of snow. On those legs, a dilapidated FAROT manufactured magic engine was glowing. A magic engine...... a mechanical unit which converts the user’s magic energy, and makes flight possible.

Selkirk at 10:31, 11 September 2008

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	“Hey, over there, isn’t that a Witch?”		“Hey, over there, isn’t that a Witch?”

	~~As the~~ alpine trooper ~~said that, he~~ removed his goggles and peered out from under his tousled hair. Below the large and heavy clouds, there was a small spot flying in those Northern European skies.		The alpine trooper removed his goggles and peered out from under his tousled hair as he spoke. Below the large and heavy clouds, there was a small spot flying in those Northern European skies.

	“That’s no bird. It’s way too fast.”		“That’s no bird. It’s way too fast.”

Selkirk at 09:04, 10 September 2008

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	“Perhaps if you wanted to form a flying circus, it might be a good Striker unit.”		“Perhaps if you wanted to form a flying circus, it might be a good Striker unit.”

	P/O Beurling continued in her usual cool ~~voice~~.		P/O Beurling continued in her usual, cool tone.

	“However, the Neuroi dispatch bombers frequently. Against a heavy bomber, rather than turning rate or high-speed performance, what is more effective overall is the firing stability offered by the Hurricane. And furthermore... as a new model, the Spitfire is sure to have many problems. I’m putting my life on the line. I just want the legs I’m used to wearing, that is all.”		“However, the Neuroi dispatch bombers frequently. Against a heavy bomber, rather than turning rate or high-speed performance, what is more effective overall is the firing stability offered by the Hurricane. And furthermore... as a new model, the Spitfire is sure to have many problems. I’m putting my life on the line. I just want the legs I’m used to wearing, that is all.”

Piroko at 08:14, 10 September 2008

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	“Wow, that’s pretty far away. Is it warm over there?”		“Wow, that’s pretty far away. Is it warm over there?”

	Ens. Katharine asked in her usual dense tone.		Ens. Katharine asked in her usual, dense tone.

	“It’s a country of ice and lakes. Extremely cold.”		“It’s a country of ice and lakes. Extremely cold.”

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	“I knew it. It’s a Witch! The mechanized air infantry! Heh, must be my lucky day! I wonder if she’s here patrolling as well. Hats off to her, working in this freezing cold!”		“I knew it. It’s a Witch! The mechanized air infantry! Heh, must be my lucky day! I wonder if she’s here patrolling as well. Hats off to her, working in this freezing cold!”

	The two alpine troopers were part of the ''Rajavartiolaitos~~'' (Border Guard)~~, on patrol along the border between Suomus and Neuroi territory.		The two alpine troopers were part of the Rajavartiolaitos, on patrol along the border between Suomus and Neuroi territory.

	Recently, these patrol rotations had become much more frequent. After waving to that distant spot in the sky, the two troopers turned back to their own problems, grumbling in a worried manner.		Recently, these patrol rotations had become much more frequent. After waving to that distant spot in the sky, the two troopers turned back to their own problems, grumbling in a worried manner.
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	Luutnantti ~~(Flying Officer)~~ Elma Leivonen, of the ''Suomen Ilmavoimat~~'' (Suomish Air Force)~~, was flying in the deep blue sky 8000 feet above the alpinists, the fine golden hair unique to Northern Europe fluttering about her head. That she was flying was easy to say, but her appearance, that of a young girl flying through the sky as if it were normal, was like that of a mythical Valkyrie.		Luutnantti Elma Leivonen, of the Suomen Ilmavoimat, was flying in the deep blue sky 8000 feet above the alpinists, the fine golden hair unique to Northern Europe fluttering about her head. That she was flying was easy to say, but her appearance, that of a young girl flying through the sky as if it were normal, was like that of a mythical Valkyrie.

	Her legs were a pale white, like a slender column of snow. On those legs, a dilapidated FAROT manufactured magic engine was glowing. A magic engine...... a mechanical unit which converts the user’s magic energy, and makes flight possible.		Her legs were a pale white, like a slender column of snow. On those legs, a dilapidated FAROT manufactured magic engine was glowing. A magic engine...... a mechanical unit which converts the user’s magic energy, and makes flight possible.
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	“This is Skylark, this is Skylark. ‘Snow Woman,’ do you copy?”		“This is Skylark, this is Skylark. ‘Snow Woman,’ do you copy?”

	Ltn. Elma Leivonen called out over the throat-type radio extending up to her mouth. She had already repeated the same message who knows how many times, but call-sign “Snow Woman” at ~~Kauhava Lentosotakoulu (~~Kauhava Aerial Combat Academy) had yet to respond.		Ltn. Elma Leivonen called out over the throat-type radio extending up to her mouth. She had already repeated the same message who knows how many times, but call-sign “Snow Woman” at Kauhava Aerial Combat Academy had yet to respond.

	Miserably, Ltn. Elma spoke out in a tearful voice again.		Miserably, Ltn. Elma spoke out in a tearful voice again.
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	“This is ‘Snow Woman’. I can hear you.”		“This is ‘Snow Woman’. I can hear you.”

	At last, an answer. It was a cold, female voice. There was no doubt that it was Control Officer Kapteeni ~~(Flight Lieutenant)~~ Häkkinen, also known as the Snow Woman. Her composure and coolness never failed to carry through, no matter what the situation. She was often called Snow Woman or other names, and that soon became her call-sign.		At last, an answer. It was a cold, female voice. There was no doubt that it was Control Officer Kapteeni Häkkinen, also known as the Snow Woman. Her composure and coolness never failed to carry through, no matter what the situation. She was often called Snow Woman or other names, and that soon became her call-sign.

	“Why didn’t you answer earlier? It’s so cold up here, I thought I was going to cry!”		“Why didn’t you answer earlier? It’s so cold up here, I thought I was going to cry!”
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	“Exactly as you say, Luutnantti. That is a grave matter of concern for all of us.”		“Exactly as you say, Luutnantti. That is a grave matter of concern for all of us.”

	“There are only three squadrons of mechanized air infantry in the ''Ilmavoimat'', you know? How are we supposed to protect this entire, long border with just that?!”		“There are only three squadrons of mechanized air infantry in the Ilmavoimat, you know? How are we supposed to protect this entire, long border with just that?!”

	The border between Suomus and Neuroi was many thousands of kilometers long from north to south. It was impossible with just three squadrons, no matter what.		The border between Suomus and Neuroi was many thousands of kilometers long from north to south. It was impossible with just three squadrons, no matter what.
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	At that moment... a whooping shout rang out across the bridge’s speakers.		At that moment... a whooping shout rang out across the bridge’s speakers.

	“Ensign ~~(Pilot Officer)~~ Katharine O’Hare, coming in for landiiiiiiiiing!”		“Ensign Katharine O’Hare, coming in for landiiiiiiiiing!”

	An ever-sunny and bright voice. As the cacophonous holler echoed about, the bridge crew covered their ears as best they could. The Captain mumbled inaudibly below his breath, dumbstruck.		An ever-sunny and bright voice. As the cacophonous holler echoed about, the bridge crew covered their ears as best they could. The Captain mumbled inaudibly below his breath, dumbstruck.
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	Karlsland, Central Europe.		Karlsland, Central Europe.

	Ever since the Neuroi invasion, this country has been on the front-lines of the war. The powerful ~~Karlslander ''~~Luftwaffe~~'' (Air Force)~~ was the only reason Karlsland was still standing against the Neuroi, who had already penetrated deep into the country. Of course, the core of the ''Luftwaffe'' was made up of mechanized air infantry.		Ever since the Neuroi invasion, this country has been on the front-lines of the war. The powerful Karlsländer Luftwaffe was the only reason Karlsland was still standing against the Neuroi, who had already penetrated deep into the country. Of course, the core of the Luftwaffe was made up of mechanized air infantry.

	Preparations for a sortie were being hurriedly carried out at a nameless airbase near the border of Karlsland.		Preparations for a sortie were being hurriedly carried out at a nameless airbase near the border of Karlsland.
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	She looked to be about 12 years old. She had golden hair, which was cropped neat and short. Behind her glasses, she had deep blue eyes which glowed with intelligence.		She looked to be about 12 years old. She had golden hair, which was cropped neat and short. Behind her glasses, she had deep blue eyes which glowed with intelligence.

	“Feldwebel ~~(Flight Sergeant)~~ Ursula.”		“Feldwebel Ursula.”

	The staffelkapitän called out in an annoyed voice.		The staffelkapitän called out in an annoyed voice.
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	The emplaced field telephone rang at that moment.		The emplaced field telephone rang at that moment.

	“Yes. This is ''Jagdstaffel ~~Drei~~'' ~~(Hunting Squadron 3)~~. We will scramble shortly, so... what, select one of them? What is this?”		“Yes. This is ''3 Jagdstaffel''. We will scramble shortly, so... what, select one of them? What is this?”

	The assembled pilots began muttering amongst themselves. The staffelkapitän replaced the receiver, and looked around the room.		The assembled pilots began muttering amongst themselves. The staffelkapitän replaced the receiver, and looked around the room.

	“Well, we’ve had a transmission from headquarters, and they’ve asked us to choose one person from the ''staffel'' to serve in Suomus. Just what do they think they’re doing, asking that of an actual combat squadron in this time of crisis...”		“Well, we’ve had a transmission from headquarters, and they’ve asked us to choose one person from the staffel to serve in Suomus. Just what do they think they’re doing, asking that of an actual combat squadron in this time of crisis...”

	“Did you say ''Suomus''?”		“Did you say ''Suomus''?”