JQ Episode guide preview

Joker Quest episode guide preview

Episode 1 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/19195465):
Quest start. Character generation results in the Red Joker. He duels Baphomet with his gatling guns before ending the fight with six Triskelion missiles and a fully charged Fusion Annihilator blast. The fight results in a level up, and selecting the Force upgrade replaces the gatling guns with the Plasma Vulcans. Anon's return to the real demonstrates the dual nature of the world and introduces Kazuya.

Episode 2 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/19246696):
Kazuya invites Anon to a concert with another childhood friend, Natsumi. Anon visits the school library where he talks with Asuna, and receives the book "The Myth of the City". Anon extracts a promise from her to go on a date. The Kerebros Guard's lead singer is a Player with a guitar Relic that lets him perform sonic attacks in both worlds. He challenges the Red Joker, but is defeated by a Plasma Caster+missile combo. A piece of his Relic is claimed as a trophy, and it comes out that defeat in the Red World results in death in the real.

Episode 3 (multiple links due to permasage: http://archive.foolz.us/tg/thread/1928467, http://archive.foolz.us/tg/thread/19284924, http://archive.foolz.us/tg/thread/19284924):
Anon, Natsumi and Kazuya take the train home. Sudden acceleration combined with the failure of the emergency brakes, and a monstrous shadow outside the vehicle suggests that the attack is based in the Red World. On transfer Anon sees a spider-like enemy engaging Chrome Cypher. The battle is ended with a Vulcan barrage. Chrome Cypher and Red Joker talk.  Another level up is obtained, this time the Evol option unlocking the Interceptor system.

Episode 4 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/19333550):
A battle between two Players offers the opportunity to observe a match from the outside. Death Calibre defeats his opponent, while Hecate formally introduces herself. Asuna takes Anon up on his invitation. A leisurely chat is interrupted by a sudden challenge by Death Calibre that ends with his death--but not before his gun "Black Joker" marks the Red Joker.

Episode 5 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/19903741/):
Dueling Neon Striker, it comes out that the deathmark prevents between-battle restoration. A clever use of an electric field effect and the Plasma Caster ends the battle and shows that the curse prevents level ups as well. Akira and Anon talk about strange events in the city and Anon ditches class to look for a solution.

Episode 6 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/19962717/):
Anon visits Papillon, an upscale maid cafe. Eri greets him at the door, fluffy tail is touched and he is escorted to a private room. Hecate appears in her Red World form, discusses the circumstances of the last round of finals, names the previous finalists, and suggests a way to remove the cursemark. The Nihl Sphere is introduced as Hecate uses it to circumvent the lock on the Armory. Before the Vitruvian Device can be used, the Armory Guardian appears.

Episode 7 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/19975844/):
The Armory Guardian attacks. Still-injured, Joker draws its attention while Hecate moves to activate one of the smaller mechs. Killing it proves difficult thanks to a powerful barrier projected by its core, and its many, many weapon systems. The fight comes to an end with two shots from the Longinus Railgun and a charged Fusion Annihilator blast. Using the Vitruvian Device, Red Joker receives two level ups, that go into Force and Meter, and the Cobalt Booster, a miniature of the Armory Guardian's core. The Force upgrade has the side effect of unlocking the Red Joker's 100 meter weapon: the Quantum Singularity Cannon. Anon asks Hecate out on their return to the Real World.

Episode 8 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/20014884/):
Anon's date with Hecate sees talk of their respective backgrounds, before cellular interruption by Kazuya, and a request for help. An earthquake and the abandonment of the Sterling Industries vicinity suggests Red World activity; Anon transfers in to an all-out war between Player and Corrector. After taking stock of the situation and the tower-like master creature, Anon joins the battle on Player side, saving Chrome Cypher's life.

Episode 9 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/20068677/):
The war continues, Red Joker fighting side by side with Chrome Cypher. Unable to stem the flow of monsters, Chrome Cypher airlifts Red Joker over the monster producing supermonster, which receives the honor of serving as the first target for the Quantum Singularity Cannon. After landing, Chrome Cypher gives Red Joker an introduction to Correctors and Argent Prominence's faction. Leaving there, Anon finally finds Kazuya, who admits to leaving his job to Anon in favor of doing a favor for Natsumi. Anon delivers a speech and a MANLY HANDSHAKE to encourage Kazuya in asking Natsumi out.

Episode 10 (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/20143325/):
Anon recalls his existence as a heavy melee type Player, then pays his respects to his predecessor. After making an offering of a Relic fragment, Anon startles Kotone, whom he offers sanctuary. Standing watch that night in the Red World, he is assaulted by the Black Joker, who effortlessly dominates the battle...or would have, if it weren't mostly a dream. A note from Kotone in the morning thanks him, asks to never see him again, and bears the Black Joker's mark, which consumes the paper it's printed on.