Der Eisendrache/Quotes

"Tank" Dempsey
"Field report. On route to somewhere new. Somewhere cold. Real cold. Slapbang in the middle of another enemy research station. Hell-bent on advancing the German war machine "Der Eisendrache". With the very fabric of the universe itself at risk, looks like it's going to be another suicide mission for all of us. Nikolai, Richtofen, Takeo and me, Tank Dempsey. Like I said, another suicide mission."

- In the Der Eisendrache Trailer

"Field report. The German war machine we commandeered suffered a malfunction. And when I say "malfunction" I mean it took an RPG right to the face!"

- When starting a match on solo.

"Attempts to recover the missing test subject have already hit a SNAFU. Dempsey 1.0 is currently strapped to a German rocket bound for the Moon."

- Said during the end of Round 1 on solo.

"Who the fuck was that?"

- Said after hearing Groph for the first time.

"Same shit, different day. Shit... it's still today, isn't it?"

- Said randomly when killing zombies.

"Same shit, different day... and different universe too."

- Said randomly.

"I will cut you bad! Real bad!"

- Said when knifing zombies.

"Fuck off, creep!"

- Said after a zombie recently hit him.

"Didn't your mother ever teach you manners?"

- Said after a zombie recently hit him.

"Never turn down a free reload."

- Said after picking up a Max Ammo power-up.

"Bag and tag, boys, bag and tag!"

- Said after picking up a Double Points power up.

"I fuckin' hope so."

- In response to Richtofen's observance of Dempsey 1.0's status.

"Good to see ya, Tank."

- WWI Dempsey's last words to his Original timeline version before putting him down

"You think you dirtbags got me surrounded? I've got you exactly where I want you!"

- Said randomly when surrounded.

"Hey, arrow. You talking to me?"

- When picking up the Void Bow's arrow.

"I've seen my fair share of war. Never seen a happy ending."

- Said after activating the first painting for the Wolf Bow.

"A man's only as strong as the friend by his side. The king has his hounds, what do I got?"

- Said after activating the second painting for the Wolf Bow.

"They say war is hell, but this looks like a war WITH hell!"

- Said after activating the third painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Outnumbered and outgunned. Not even his big ass dogs could protect him."

- Said after activating the final painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Remind me not to piss off mother nature."

- Said after obtaining the Storm Bow.

"You feeling enlightened, flesh monkeys?"

- When killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"How's it feel to be in the eye of the storm?"

- When killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"Today's forecast: BAD WEATHER!"

- When killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"That's what I call Shock and Awe!"

- When killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"Gravity's a pain, ain't it?"

- When killing zombies with the Ragnarok DG-4.

"And I thought the Teleporter made my stomach turn."

- After landing from a Wundersphere

"You know, I've never been real fond of flying."

- After landing from a Wundersphere.

"Eesh... the less often I do that, the better."

- After landing from a Wundersphere.

"Uh... we don't need the Moon, right? Nothing bad can come from that?"

- After destroying the Moon.

Nikolai Belinski
"We may have escaped The Giant, but once again, we find ourselves face to face with another twisted incarnation of the German war machine. Will we never be free of this nightmare?"

- Said at the beginning of a solo match.

"The mission to recover the Dempsey test subject is now in jeopardy. The capsule containing his body now ascends high above the Earth itself."

- Said at the end of round 1.

"Is it possible that Richtofen lured us here only for his evil allies to entrap us?"

- Said at the end of round 2.

"A tomb built for kings... they would be disgusted if they knew what Group 935 had done with it."

- Said after entering the Undercroft for the first time.

"Hand-to-hand combat may be my only solution soon!"

- When running low on ammo.

"Stab, stab, stab!"

- Said when knifing zombies.

"I am... satisfied."

- When buying a gun off the wall.

"Though I only hold contempt for capitalism, now is wrong time for political debate."

- Said after picking up a Double Points power-up.

"Ha, ha! I feel like big eagle!"

- Said after using a Wundersphere.

"Taste my lead, hellpigs!"

- When killing zombies.

"You want dance? I refuse."

- When killing a zombie who previously damaged him.

"Not even my wives DARE touch me there."

- When a zombie damages him.

"Small explosion, small success."

- When getting a kill with an explosive weapon. A reference to one of his past quotes.

"We rebuild our barriers only to see them torn down again. Such is life..."

- Said whilst repairing barricades. A reference to a quote on Kino der Toten.

"We can take moment to consider our next move."

- Said after obtaining a Nuke power-up.

"Can we do that again?"

- Said after using a Wundersphere.

"Nikolai hasn't had this much fun since (makes vomiting noises) Nikolai did not have fun..."

- Said after using a Wundersphere.

"What is this strange device?"

- After the MPD teleports from the Moon.

"A dangerous device, but if it's required, I will use its powers."

- After picking up the Summoning Key from the side of the MPD.

"Great king prepares for battle... man's best friend at his side."

- Said after activating the first painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Whenever armies clash, men are lost in sea of swords. Such is war..."

- Said after activating the second painting for the Wolf Bow.

"What is that...THING? We will not fight that, will we?"

- Said after activating the third painting for the Wolf Bow.

"This...is not really uplifting story..."

- Said after activating the final painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Always with the riddles. Riddle this, riddle that... can you not just tell me your name?!"

- Said after the Void Bow urn tells the player about the knights.

"Perhaps this will spark your interests, hellpigs!"

- After killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"It is simple mistake! Nikolai can fix!"

- Said after the player fails the naming step for the Void Bow upgrade.

Takeo Masaki
"Our fragile alliance holds steady. Though Richtofen ensured our extraction from the 935 facility, it appears the group is not as fragmented as we have hoped."

- Said at the beginning of a solo match

"The test subjects must be recovered. The damaged caused by their past actions... must not be allowed to repeat themselves."

- Said at the end of round 1

"TWO Germans? But... there can only be ONE!"

- Said after hearing Groph for the first time.

"You are full of dishonor, so the mighty dragon shall feast upon you."

- Said after feeding a dragon head.

"There is... much futility in this labor..."

- Said whilst repairing a barricade.

"It is as I predicted. Two Germans at first. Now only one remains..."

- After destroying the Moon.

"I must ensure that the Emperor never learns of this temporary failure."

- Said after being revived.

"Richtofen claims knowledge of worlds beyond this realm. Do you believe this is possible?"

- Asking Dempsey about Richtofen.

"This creature is not of this world. It is not of any world."

- When facing the Giant Keeper.

"A pact has been made. But at what price for my soul?"

- Said after obtaining the Void Bow.

"Richtofen... What have we done?!"

- After the MPD teleports to Earth.

"Even a great king can learn from a dog."

- Said after activating the first painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Many died this day. Their souls cry out through the painting."

- Said after activating the second painting for the Wolf Bow.

"I have heard many tales of such creatures. I fear they may be more than just folklore."

- Said after activating the third painting for the Wolf Bow.

"No mortal could hope to achieve victory against such evil."

- Said after activating the final painting for the Wolf Bow.

Edward Richtofen
"Damn you, Group 935! Must I continue to be haunted by the fruits of my former work?"

- Said when beginning a match in solo.

"Let's be honest, who doesn't love a monkey?"

- After obtaining a Monkey Bomb.

"Ahahahahaha! Ja! Feed, my dragon! FEED!"

- When feeding a dragon head.

"A toast... a toast to success."

- When drinking a Perk-a-Cola.

"I probably shouldn't have drank that on an empty stomach."

- When drinking a Perk-a-Cola.

"What goes up... MUST COME DOWN!!!"

- When killing zombies with the Ragnarok DG-4.

"Do not look so... SHOCKED! HA HA! I'm not!"

- When killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"Electrocution is rather inhumane... not that I MIND!"

- When killing zombies with the Storm Bow.

"If I had my medical kit, your assistance would not have been required"

- Said after being revived.

"I am a doctor... a scientist... NOT a carpenter!"

- Said whilst repairing a barricade.

"Remember, Edward: tell them later, not now. Tell them later, not now."

- Said whilst repairing a barricade.

"I have a small money stash hidden away. Obviously, I cannot access it at this time..."

- Said after picking up a Double Points power-up.

"Alas, it seems the capsule containing our beloved Dempsey is on board that rocket, bound for the Moon..."

- Said at the beginning of a co-op match.

"Leave that to me... Trust me, I'm a doctor..."

- Responding to the characters on what they'll do when they get Dempsey back.

"This is Eagle's Nest, over."

- After hearing Groph for the first time.

"Fear not, Doctor Groph. It is me, Edward. Any reports from The Giant suggesting my demise are... erroneous."

- Said after Groph was worried about his fate.

"Doctor Groph, have you made any progress?"

- Said after Groph informs the base of an update.

"Ahaha... very good. I will proceed with Operation Shield, and join you shortly."

- After Groph says the MPD is awaiting a conduit.

"Ah no... ah no, no. Maxis and his daughter have already been dealt with."

- Said after Groph begins the security protocol.

"It seems the area is no longer secure."

- In response to Groph's suspicion.

"I have heard it said that the shield is quicker than the eye."

- When picking up the Rocket Shield. Possibly a reference to Nero Blackstone.

"I know you have questions, but you have to trust me. I have seen things you wouldn't believe... things... you couldn't even imagine."

- Said in the Second Trailer.

"Dr. Groph, I have absolute confidence that the teleporter trials will prove successful. As such, we should not delay the Project Escalation based on your own pity fears."

- During the time travel section.

"The road is long und dark, but I know where we are going. I... WE... will complete our mission."

- After destroying the Moon.

"Ah, here is the first one. I've been looking for you."

- Said after activating the first painting for the Wolf Bow.

"This would be number two. Thank you."

- Said after activating the second painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Number three. A personal favorite. Last time I saw this was when I picked up the key."

- Said after activating the third painting for the Wolf Bow.

"Und number four. Unfortunately, dear king, battling that particular evil only ever has one outcome."

- Said after activating the final painting for the Wolf Bow.

Ludvig Maxis
"Gondola called."

- When calling the Gondola.

"Gondola arriving."

- When the Gondola gets close to the gondola station.

"Gondola departing."

- When the Gondola starts to leave the gondola station.

"Landing pad activated."

- When activating a Landing Pad.

"Landing pad activation required."

- Said when the player attempts to use a Wundersphere without an activated landing pad.

"Warning. Rocket test beginning. Exit area immediately. Doors closing. Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Initiating rocket test."

- Before the rocket test in the Rocket Pad.

"Teleportation successful."

- After being teleported to the Rocket Pad.

"Teleporter inactive, recharging."

- Said when trying to use the Teleporter when it was recently used.

Dr. Groph
"Eagle's Nest, this is Griffin Station, come in."

- Said at the beginning of round 4.

"Richtofen! Is that you?! When we didn't hear from you, we feared the worst!"

- Said after Richtofen replies to him for the first time.

"Eagle's Nest, this is Griffin Station, we have an update, over."

- Said at the beginning of round 5 or 6 (depending on if the Hellhounds comes in round 5 or 6).

"Ja, doctor. The machine is ready and awaiting the conduit."

- Said after Richtofen replies to him.

"Security protocol 935..."

- Said after Richtofen says he'll join Groph shortly.

"Richtofen! The security feeds are somewhat alarming! What on earth is going on down there?"

- Becoming suspicious of Richtofen at the beginning of round 7.

"Richtofen. I'm observing your current actions. I must confess to being... alarmed. Would you care to explain exactly what you are doing with a company of our enemies? Richtofen?... Richtofen!?"

- Said when the Pack-a-Punch is assembled or the player obtains the Wrath of the Ancients.

"I can only assume that you intend to procure Group 935's research for your own twisted goals. Know this, my old friend. I will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that you never leave the castle alive!"

- Said after a player starts upgrading the Wrath of the Ancients or the Pack-a-Punch is assembled.

"Personal insights aside Richtofen, I can assure you that the progress made at our lunar facility has only served to accelerate our plans. I have no doubt that the discovery of the M.P.D. will prove vital to decide the outcome of the war."

- During the time travel section, in response to Richtofen.

"I know you can hear me Richtofen, even if you chose not to respond, although I do not understand how or why, I believe you are in fact an enemy spy. More than that, you may in fact be an imposter. I strongly suggest you stop pursuing this foolish and dangerous endeavor!"

- After opening his safe and retrieving the items from it.

"Richtofen, whoever you may be, I do not know your intentions, but make no mistake. I will not allow you to succeed! I have activated the emergency containment field to protect the test subject's cryo chamber. Your continued defiance, is an exercise in futility, that will result only in your own demise!"

- After the rocket crash lands into the Upper Courtyard.

"Grrrr.... augh! Mein Gott! Attention all stations! We have a security breach! We have an evil manifestation within the facility! The MPD is under threat! Don't come any closer! Stay Back!"

- Said after the Keeper teleports to Griffin Station.

"It is clear to me that one of your group is in fact the American test subject, the test subject currently bound for Griffin Station. I can only speculate to what you have been doing in the weeks since your disappearance from Der Riese. If you have succeeded in creating some kind of doppelganger program, I must urge you to return to the vault and surrender all research to Group 935. It is not too late."

- Unknown

"What happened to you Edward?! What drove you to this... this betrayal?! Know this, your actions will not alter the outcome of the war!"

- After the MPD teleports to Earth.

"It is now beyond doubt that your actions pose a threat to the work of Group 935! Your treachery leaves me no option but to take steps to insure your termination... Even if it means the destruction of the castle itself!"

- After defeating the Giant Keeper.

"Launch protocol initiated. Thirty seconds to impact! We are reading multiple rocket launches. What have you done?! You are a fool Richtofen! Even the destruction of this facility, and my own death, will not prevent the advancement of our cause. You have stopped nothing!"

- Before the destruction of the moon.

Demon Voice
"Release me..."

- Said after the player has picked up the broken Void Bow arrow.

"Return that which is scattered."

- Said after the player has released the urn from the floor.

"The broken souls must be sacrificed in my honor."

- Said after the player has collected all six of the skulls.

"HEART. CROWN. HORN. STAG. GRIFFIN. DOOR. They know my name. Gather and inscribe it."

- Said after six crawlers have been fed to the skulls. Note: only three of the first six words will be said per game, and they will be said in a randomized order.

"What is my name?"

- Said after the player has interacted with the knight statues.

"That... is my name."

- Said after the player completes the naming step in the Void Bow upgrade.

"That... is NOT my name."

- Said after the player fails the naming step in the Void Bow upgrade.

"Tank" Dempsey & Nikolai Belinski
Dempsey: Hey Nikolai, if shit goes down with the kraut, you got my back don't you?

Nikolai: I hope to never see the day we turn on each other.

Dempsey: ''Richtofen says he's been here before. Was that crazy evil Richtofen or this new man-with-a-plan Richtofen?''

Nikolai: I am not sure which Richtofen is most dangerous.

Dempsey: Hey Nikolai, a word: this artifact of Richtofen's, has he shown it to you?

Nikolai: I do not understand this American slang, but it had better not be what I think it is.

Dempsey: Call me crazy, but I'm starting to think Richtofen may actually know how we get out of all this.

Nikolai: ''Crazy you may be, but Richtofen's knowledge cannot be denied. Whether or not he can be trusted is a different matter. Richtofen has told us little of his comrade Dr. Maxis, I do not like to put my trust in a man I have not met.''

Dempsey: I know what you mean, especially seeing as how Richtofen put his damn brain in a jar.

"Tank" Dempsey & Takeo Masaki
Dempsey: ''You okay Tak? You and Richtofen seem to be getting pretty friendly these days.''

Takeo: You are paranoid Dempsey, you forget the symptoms of exposure to Element 115.

Dempsey: ''Element 115? Don't you remember what it does to you Tak? It makes you forget things.''

Takeo: You are paranoid Dempsey, you forget the symptoms of exposure to Element 115... ''Richtofen claims knowledge of worlds beyond this realm. Do you believe this is possible?''

Dempsey: ''I can't deny that he knows a lot of stuff. But I don't think it's all good.''

Takeo: Richtofen told me he had spoken with the emperor, that he had a message for me.

Dempsey: ''I wouldn't hold your breath, Richtofen seems to like keeping secrets... You know, I'm kinda looking forward to coming face to face with myself. After all, I'm one handsome devil.'  Takeo': It is unwise to speak lightly of demons Dempsey. Your disrespect will have consequences.''

"Tank" Dempsey & Edward Richtofen
Dempsey: ''Not exactly going to plan, is it Richtofen? Or are you going to tell me this is how you planned it, that everything's fine.''

Richtofen: ''Yes. The answer is yes, Dempsey! Everything is fine. I know you have questions but you have to trust me Dempsey. I have seen things you wouldn't believe, things you couldn't even imagine.''

Dempsey: ''Yeah? Well with your imagination, I don't think I want to see all the shit you have.''

Richtofen: ''In my possession is the most powerful artifact in this or any universe. A vessel that will allow us to literally save our eternal souls.''

Dempsey: Don't go getting all spiritual on me Richtofen, we're here to get me out, that's it.

Richtofen: ''Ask yourself Dempsey, what do you want to achieve? What is it you really want?''

Dempsey: I want to complete my mission and end this chaos once and for all.

Nikolai Belinski & Takeo Masaki
Nikolai: Takeo, what has the German told you of his plans?

Takeo: ''I know no more than you Nikolai. He speaks in riddles, teasing a promise I fear he cannot fulfill.''

Nikolai: ''Your bravery is welcome, Takeo, but your blind loyalty to the Emperor confuses me. Do you care only for the individual?''

Takeo: ''I seek to restore peace and order to our existence. Such a goal could never be considered selfish. I have long considered you a barbarian and a brute... Is there more to you than that Nikolai?''

Nikolai: ''None of you know what I have lived through. What I have endured.''

Takeo: I believe this journey will teach us much about ourselves and each other.

Nikolai: ''I am not sure how much more there is to know about Richtofen. Though I fear his words may belie his true intentions. Do you know this Dr. Maxis of whom Richtofen speaks so fondly?''

Takeo: I feel we have encountered him before but I know not when, how or why.

Nikolai Belinski & Edward Richtofen
Nikolai: ''Our travels across worlds, they used to make me nautious. Now they make me...''

Richtofen: ''Thirsty? Is that how you are feeling Nikolai?''

Nikolai: ''I... have a thirst. A thirst unlike any I have felt in... years.''

Richtofen: Be careful Nikolai, I've seen alcohol lead many men down the road to ruin.

Nikolai: ''Do not try to confuse me German, I know why we are here. To secure the American test subject.''

Richtofen: Is your contempt for me finally diminishing, my simple minded Russian friend?

Nikolai: I am beginning to think you're not the Richtofen I once knew.

Richtofen: ''You are stronger than you realize, Nikolai. If only your judgement were not so... clouded. You would be invincible. What is it you hope to find on our travels Nikolai? What is it your big Russian heart wants most of all?''

Nikolai: ''I know not why an animal such as you would be curious Richtofen. But I tell you I hope, one day, to return to the Motherland. To return to my family.''

Takeo Masaki & Edward Richtofen
Takeo: ''You told me that you spoke to the Emperor. You told me you had a message!''

Richtofen: Sadly Takeo, now is not the right time for me to explain.

Takeo: When will you speak of the Emperor's message if not now?!

Richtofen: ''Soon my friend. For now I must focus on Dempsey. He has no idea of what he will soon have to face.''

Takeo: ''Why do you confide in me German?! I regard you with the same contempt as the others!''

Richtofen: To be honest, I think it's your irrational commitment to being honorable that makes me trust you, Takeo.

Takeo: ''I see the chaos in your eyes German. But yet, I see a stillness in your soul.''

Richtofen: ''Despite what lays ahead, Takeo, I am not afraid. I know what will happen. That knowledge brings me peace. Search deep inside yourself Takeo, tell me what you want. What your heart desires.''

Takeo: ''What I want?! What my heart desires?! I wish only to prove my honor in the eyes of the Emperor!''