Their return (Ch 3)

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5 years later

Alaska base - closing day

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"The Kaiju are learning our defences.

They're adapting.

Evolving.

And we're losing Jaegers faster than we can build them."

Lima.

Seattle.

Vladivostok."

Each of the mentioned locations had a broken down Jaeger surrounded by rubble of collapsed buildings.

"Category 4 Kaijus are now coming through the Breach.

I think even you can see, Marshal, this is no longer a sound strategy."

"The frequency of the attacks has increased.

The Jaegers are not the most viable line of defence any more."

"I am aware.

Those are my rangers that die every time a Jaeger falls,

Which is why I'm asking you for one..."

"Excuse me, Marshal."

"... last chance.

One final assault..."

"Excuse me.

"... with everything we've got."

"Listen to me.

The Jaeger program is dead, Marshal.

On the other hand, the coastal wall program is a promising option."

"The world appreciates all that you and your men have done but it's over.

We will authorise you to take all remaining Jaegers to the last battle station, Hong Kong.

We're prepared to fund you for the next eight months while the coastal wall is completed.

After that, you will receive no further support."

"You have your answer, Marshal."

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"So that's it?

It's over?"

Pentecost walks down from his position up a flight of stairs when he was on a video call with the world representatives, and down to the main floor which has all the equipment and control panels under plastic wraps.

"Suits and ties, flashy smiles.

That's all they are, Stacker."

Stacker has a contemplative look on his face while he takes a pill.

"We don't need 'em"

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Wall of life

Sitka, Alaska

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Construction workers are seen walking around, and machinery is als seen driving past on tracks pulling supplies along with it. A man's voice is heard over the speakers, though what he says is just a jumble of sounds that sound similar to words.

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