A Gate to Desolation: Difference between revisions

'''A Gate to Desolation''' is a [[Crossover Fic]] for both ''[[Gate]]'' and the anime ''[[Now and Then Here and There]]'' by xxSPARTAN119xx. In addition to trying to meld both works into one cohesive whole, the story also makes a point to be consistent with the anime it's serving as a sequel of.

 

 

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* [[Canon Welding]]: The author makes an effort to mesh the two works into a more or less cohesive whole.

* [[Cassandra Truth]]: Shu initially kept his story to himself, knowing pretty well that no one would believe what happened to him. Even after the attack on Ginza and Shu being brought in by the JSDF, he suspected that he'd have a hard time persuading others of his account, only to learn that thanks to what happened, the authorities are ''far'' more open-minded.

** Surprisingly averted, however, with Shu himself. Despite all he had to suffer through while he was in that bleak world, that he's shown to be working in IT and seemingly living a fairly normal life is in itself remarkable.

* [[Knight in Sour Armor]]: Shuzo Mazutani is heavily implied to be this. He's more cynical, nonchalant and pragmatic than his younger self. But while part of the reason why he considers joining the JSDF forces in the Special Region as an interpreter is the hefty paycheck, he still strongly wants to do what's right and also wishes see if his friends back there are doing alright.

* [[Lost Technology]]: How the "Tabul Empire" and the "Special Region's" locals at large view the JSDF's arsenal. They even see Earth as being similar to the stories told to them of the "Old Civilization."

* [[Obligatory War Crime Scene]]: In addition to the brutal antics of Tabul's forces in Ginza, their treatment to captured civilians is also shown. For them however, forcing them into slavery and rape is considered perfectly acceptable.

** Shu mentioning Sara in his recounting of his experiences causes the authorities to be a tad worried, given how it could prompt American involvement in Japan's claims over the "Special Region."

** It's shown to brutal effect how advanced technology like mechs or hovering vehicles don't automatically give an advantage over a conventional, modern-day military. Especially when said advanced technology is shoddily-maintained or barely functional.

* [[Schizo-Tech]]: Tabul's forces have access to among others, hydrogen-powered hovercraft, mechs and dangerous WMDs with the power of a nuke...alongside ramshackle tanks and the sort of weapons one would expect from African warlords or Middle Eastern terrorists. To say nothing of how they have no knowledge of tear gas or aircraft outside of airships.

* [[Shell-Shocked Veteran]]: Subverted with Shu. He's done rather well enough for himself (at least up until the attack on Ginza), and doesn't have any flashbacks or nightmares. On the other hand, he remains haunted by the deaths he personally witnessed.

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