Shining Force Headquarters

The tables below present a comparison of the headquarters dialogue found in the Japanese and English releases of Shining Force: Legacy of the Gods. Forward dialogue spoken by characters while active on the red carpet is given in the rows labeled "IN", and standby dialogue is labeled "OUT". Ship dialogue is listed last for characters for whom it is available. The number attached to each line corresponds to the index number found for that string in rubixcuber's SF1Edit.

For each line of dialogue, the original Japanese is provided first ("JP") followed by its English translation ("TL") and a transcript of the same line from the 1993 North American localization ("NA").

Translated Headquarters Dialogue

Ken

Ken
IN	JP	ほんものの　騎士として　戦えるなんて　ゆめのようです　おれ　がんばります!
	TL	It's like a dream being able to fight as a true knight. I'll do my best!
	NA	At last! A chance to become a real knight! Count me in!
OUT 292	JP	マックスさんには　悪いけど　いろいろな国を旅するのは　とっても　たのしいです
	TL	Mister Max, you might not like to hear this, but I'm having a lot of fun traveling to all these countries.
	NA	I think I'll go stir crazy if you don't let me out of here soon!
SHIP 321	JP	こんなに大きなふねに　のるのは　生まれて　はじめてです
	TL	It's the first time in my life I've been on such a big ship.
	NA	Nice ship. Good workmanship. We have nothing to fear!

Rag (Luke)

Rag (Luke)
IN	JP	おれがいれば　コワいものなしさ　このさきも　ずーっと　戦わせてくれよ!
	TL	If I go with you, there'll be nothing to fear. You've gotta let me fight from now on!
	NA	I'm ready, Max. You line 'em up, and I'll chop 'em down!
OUT 297	JP	さっきの戦とうは　すごかったって　みんなが　はなしてたけどよ　つぎは　おれをつれてってくれよ　じまんばなしが　できないとなると　国にかえって　たのしみがないぜ
	TL	I heard that last battle was amazing. Everyone's been talking about it. So take me with you next time! What's the fun in goin' back home if I've got nothing to brag about?
	NA	This is pretty boring. When can I get into the fight?
SHIP 326	JP	ふねにのるのは　はじめてなんだ　うーん　ドキドキするなあ
	TL	This is my first time being on a ship. Ugh, my heart is pounding.
	NA	My first time at sea. Pretty exciting.

Tao

Tao
IN	JP	私　力のつづくかぎり　がんばって戦います・・・　あなたのおやくに　たちたいんです!
	TL	As long as I have any power left, I'll do my best to fight … I want to make myself useful!
	NA	I'm eager to try my magic. Let's get out there and toast some monsters!
OUT 301	JP	・・ブツブツ・・まぼろしのまほう?　・・わからない・・どこにある?　・・わからない・・わかりたい
	TL	(… Grumble, grumble.) … Illusion magic? … I don't get it … Where is it? … Don't understand … Must understand.
	NA	I'll be ready when you need me, Max.
SHIP 330	JP	これが　ふねなんですね・・・　私　いちどでいいから　のってみたかったんです
	TL	So this is a boat, huh … ? I've always wanted to ride on one at least once.
	NA	So this is a ship? Rad!

Lowe

Lowe
IN	JP	みんなが　あんしんして戦えるように　えんごするよ・・・　でも　ときどきは　おれにも戦わせろよ!
	TL	I'll offer support so that everyone stays safe and able to fight ... But I can fight too if need be!
	NA	I'm most useful as a healer, but I'll get in a few good whacks when I have to. I can heal wounds, but please try not to get injured, OK?
OUT 303	JP	ああ　たいくつだ　たいくつだ　いたずらでも　したくなってくるな　なんだよー!　こわいかおして・・・　わかった　じっとしてればいいんだろ
	TL	Aww, I'm bored. I'm bored. I'm thinking of pulling a prank. What? That scary face … ! Understood. Sitting still right here is good, too.
	NA	ZZZZZZzzzzzZZZZZzzzzz....
SHIP 332	JP	ウウ　ふなよいで気もち悪いよ・・・　ふなよいをなおす　まほうも　おぼえておけば　よかったな・・・
	TL	Urp! (Retch.) I'm seasick. I feel real bad … I should've learned a spell that cured seasickness …
	NA	I wish there was a spell to cure seasickness!

Hans

Hans
IN	JP	たのむから　まえの方には　出さないでくれよ・・・　なぐられるのは　すきじゃないんだ
	TL	I'm begging you, don't put me on the front lines … I don't like being hit.
	NA	Please don't put me in front. I can't stand being hit.
OUT 308	JP	マックス　このまえの戦とうは　おおあばれだったそうですね・・・　あなたは　ゆうきがあるなあ・・・　ぼくなんか　恐くて　恐くて　ほかの人は　どうなんでしょう
	TL	Max, that last battle was really violent, wasn't it … ? You're so courageous … People like me are scared—really scared. What do you think everyone else is like?
	NA	Max, remember that we're here if you need us!
SHIP 337	JP	もしも　うみにほうりだされたら・・　そうおもうと　恐くて　恐くて　ほかの人は　どうなんでしょう
	TL	Suppose we were cast into the sea … I think that would be dreadful—just dreadful! How does everyone else feel?
	NA	What if I'm thrown into the sea?

Gong

Gong
IN	JP	キズのちりょうも　戦いも　どちらも　私にまかせてくれ　いつでも　がんばるつもりだ
	TL	You can leave both healing and fighting to me. I always do my best.
	NA	If it's healing and fighting what you need, I'm your man. I will try my best!
OUT 306	JP	フン　フン　フン!　リャー!　なにをじっと　見ているのですか?　こうげき力が　あがるように　くんれんしているのだよ
	TL	Hyah! Hah! Hah! Rrragh! What are you staring at? I have to train if I want my attack to increase.
	NA	Pick me! Pick me! C'mon, Max!
SHIP 335	JP	ふねの旅もいいものですな・・・　なみのおとに　みみをかたむければ　うみのことばが　きこえてきます
	TL	It is nice traveling by boat … If you lend your ear to the sound of the waves, you can hear the words of the sea.
	NA	Yes. Sea travel is quite nice. I should have taken a voyage long ago.

May (Mae)

May (Mae)
IN 261	JP	私のじつりょくは　父ゆずりよ　おんなだからといって　かるく見たら　ゆるさないわよ!
	TL	My father has granted me true strength. If you think any less of me for being a woman, don't think I'm going to forgive you!
	NA	Come, Max, our vengeance cannot wait!
OUT 290	JP	イチ　二!　イチ　二!　私は　くっしんうんどうしてるの　からだは　きたえとかなきゃね
	TL	One, two! One, two! Just doing some stretching exercises. I must keep myself in shape.
	NA	I'm just stretching. Need to keep in tiptop form, you know.
SHIP 319	JP	このしたが　ぜんぶ水かとおもうと　どうも　おちつかないわね・・・
	TL	When I think about all the water under us, it gets hard to maintain composure …
	NA	All that water beneath us. It makes me nervous!

Goth (Gort)

Goth (Gort)
IN	JP	このゴート様　まだまだ　わかいモンには　まけんわい!
	TL	The Great Gort is still young. I shan't see myself lose yet!
	NA	Let's get going, Max!
OUT 296	JP	マックス!　さしみをくわんか?　さっき　ひまなやつとさかなをつって　この剣で　りょうりしたんだ　おっと　ふきんしんだったかな
	TL	Max! Want some sashimi? I've been spending my free time fishing lately. This is the sword I use for the cooking. Oops, I've said too much, huh?
	NA	Hiya, Max. We've got quite a party going on back here. See ya later!
SHIP 325	JP	うみはいい!　むかしはこれでも　ふなのりに　あこがれていたんだぞ
	TL	The sea is nice! I may not look like one, but long ago I yearned to be a sailor.
	NA	Ah, the sea. I have long wished for a sea voyage.

Chip (Khris)

Chip (Khris)
IN 275	JP	ケガをしたときは　いってくださいね　ちいさなキズでも　あまくみてると　すぐに戦えなくなってしまいますよ
	TL	Please tell me if you're hurt. You let even the smallest injury go, and soon you won't be able to fight at all.
	NA	I can fight and heal wounds. Lead on, and I will follow.
OUT 304	JP	ブッ　ブレイズゥー!　・・・はあ　やっぱり・・だめなのかしら・・　マックス・・そうりょには　ブレイズは　あつかえないのかしら
	TL	B—blaaaze! … Huff. Just like I thought … it's hopeless, isn't it ... ? Max … you think maybe priests just can't handle Blaze … ?
	NA	I'm resting and practicing my healing spell.
SHIP 333	JP	みなさん　ちょうし悪いようですね　おくすりをくばった方が　いいかしら
	TL	Everyone seems to be getting sick. I might have to start handing out medicine.
	NA	This rocking back and forth is putting me into sleep.

Anri

Anri
IN 270	JP	マックス　いつもごくろうさま　私もがんばりますから　あなたも　からだに気をつけてね
	TL	I am grateful for your hard work, Max. I'll be doing my best as well, so I hope you're taking care of yourself.
	NA	Max, thank you for your efforts. I, too, shall try my best.
OUT 299	JP	マックス!　ちょっときいてよ　ロウったら　おしりさわるのよ　こんどやったら　ブレイズで　ボロボロに　してあげるんだから
	TL	Max! Could you listen for a moment? Lowe touched my butt. If he does it again, I'm going to destroy him with Blaze.
	NA	Max! This constant gossiping is really getting to me. Get me out of here!
SHIP 328	JP	ついにひがしたいりくに行くのですね　ふたたびガーディアナにもどれるひは　くるのでしょうか・・
	TL	It seems we're finally to reach the Eastern Continent. Do you think there will come a day when we can return to Guardiana ... ?
	NA	Did I hear "Land Ho!"? No? Just wishful thinking, I guess.

Arthur

Arthur
IN 266	JP	戦いにくわえていただき　まことに　かたじけない　その心にそえるよう　ぞんぶんに戦ってみせよう!
	TL	I thank you sincerely for bringing me into battle. In the name of that spirit, let's hold nothing back!
	NA	I can't thank you enough for letting me join the fight. I won't let you down!
OUT 295	JP	私は　この旅がおわったあと　やりたいことが　あるのです　でんせつの　おうごんのせいはいを　さがそうかと　おもうのですが・・・
	TL	After this journey is over, there's one thing I want to do. I'm thinking of going on a search for the legendary Holy Grail …
	NA	Can I fight now? C'mon, let me at that Darksol!
SHIP 324	JP	ふねの上での戦いは　ふなれなのだ　力をだしきれるだろうか?
	TL	I don't have any experience fighting on a boat. But I should give it all I've got, right?
	NA	I feel ill. Don't make me fight, please.

Barbaroi (Balbaroy)

Barbaroi (Balbaroy)
IN	JP	このツバサがわれるまで　戦いつづけましょう　そらの王者のほこりにかけて・・・
	TL	I will continue to fight till these wings break. I swear on the pride of the Sky King …
	NA	I will fight until Darksol is defeated or I'm finished on the battlefield.
OUT 311	JP	コキッ　コキッ　くびがはるなあ　ねんじゅう　はばたいてるから　くびのあたりが　こるのだ　つばさのいどうも　らくじゃない
	TL	(Crack, crack.) I'm trying to stretch my neck. If I keep flapping my wings, I get stiff around the neck. Flying this much gets uncomfortable.
	NA	It feels good to rest!
SHIP 340	JP	うみの戦いは　我々そらをとべる者が　やくにたちます　おぼえておいて　そんはないですよ
	TL	We flying folk come to bear in naval conflicts. You would do well to remember that.
	NA	We are most useful at sea, fighting from the air. Remember that, OK?

Amon

Amon
IN	JP	そらの戦いは　まかせてください!　このツバサがあるかぎり　どんな敵が　きても　まけることはありません!
	TL	Leave the aerial combat to me! As long as my wings still carry me, no enemy shall overcome me!
	NA	Leave air combat to me! No one can take me as long as I have my wings!
OUT 310	JP	バサササッ　バサササッ　どうも　ちじょうはおちつかないわ　バサササッ　バサササッ
	TL	(Bwaaark, bwaaark!) I really just can't stay calm on the ground. (Bwaaark, bwaaark!)
	NA	Boooooring! I want action!
SHIP 339	JP	バルバロイに　もうききましたか?　うみの戦いでは　そらをとべる我々が　ゆうりなのですよ
	TL	Have you spoken with Balbaroy yet? Our flight gives us the advantage in battles at sea.
	NA	I'm an expert at attacking from the air at sea.

Diane

Diane
IN	JP	この私さえいれば　そらとぶ敵も　こわくはありません　みんなまとめて　うちおとしてみせます!
	TL	With me on your side, you don't have to worry about flying enemies. Just watch! I'll shoot them all down at once!
	NA	With me along, there is nothing to fear from flying enemies.
OUT 307	JP	キュッ　キュッ　ビョョョーン　ああ　これですか?　ちょうどいま　ゆみを　はりかえているところです　これでオーケーです　ビヨヨヨーン
	TL	(Squeak, squeak. Twaaang!) Ooh, you want to know what I'm doing? I'm just restringing my bow. And now it's A-OK! (Twaaang.)
	NA	C'mon, Max, let us in on the fun! We're bored down here!
SHIP 336	JP	ふねの上から　敵をむかえうつなら　私の力が　やくにたつとおもいます
	TL	If I engage the enemy above deck, I think my abilities should come in handy.
	NA	I like it down here where it's nice and dry.

Zappa (Zylo)

Zappa (Zylo)
IN	JP	我々ワーウルフは　戦うために生まれてきた　つねに戦場に出ていたい・・・
	TL	We werewolves were born to fight. Ever do we seek the battlefield …
	NA	I was born to fight. The battlefield is like a second home to me.
OUT 315	JP	シャッ　シャッ　シャッ　シャッ　つめは　おれの武器だからな　ふだんからのていれが　かんじんだ　ウーン　ホレボレするつめだぜ
	TL	(Scrape. Scrape.) My claws are my weapons, so it is crucial that I regularly groom them. Mmm, such precious nails.
	NA	Take care of your weapons, that's what my father always told me!
SHIP 344	JP	ふねの上というのは　おちつかないな　どうも　もりのなかとは　かってが　ちがうようだ・・・
	TL	I can hardly remain calm topside. The surroundings pose a jarring contrast to the forest …
	NA	Up and down, up and down. Pardon me, but my lunch wants to join the sea.

Yogurt (Jogurt)

Yogurt (Jogurt)
IN 289	JP	・・・・・　よく　わかんない・・・
	TL	… I really don't understand …
	NA	Is my helmet on straight? I think it is.
OUT 318	JP	・・・・・　よく　わかんない・・・
	TL	… I really don't understand …
	NA	Do you like my helmet?
SHIP 347	JP	・・・・・　よく　わかんない・・・
	TL	… I really don't understand …
	NA	I'm ill, but I'll fight if you really need me.

Pale (Pelle)

Pale (Pelle)
IN 262	JP	かんちがいしないでくれよ　おれは　ほんものの騎士だ　金でうごいてる　わけじゃないよ
	TL	Don't get the wrong idea, now. I'm a true knight. I don't just run on money.
	NA	Forget about paying me. This is personal now.
OUT 291	JP	パカラン　パカラン　つきー!　おっと!　あぶないなー・・　トレーニングちゅうにはなしかけると　けがさせちゃうかもしれないよ
	TL	(Clop, clop. Stab!) Woah! Hey, that's dangerous, ya know … You might get hurt tryna talking to someone in the middle of their training.
	NA	I'll just relax, maybe train a bit. I'll be here if you need me.
SHIP 320	JP	おれたち騎士では　うみの戦いは　あまりやくにたてんかもな・・・
	TL	We knights aren’t so useful in naval battles …
	NA	Don't worry. We'll be fine once a battle starts.

Vanguard (Vankar)

Vanguard (Vankar)
IN 264	JP	おれを戦いにくわえるとは　あんたも　めがたかい!　さすがはリーダーだな!
	TL	You have a discerning eye adding me to the fight! I'd expect nothing less from a leader like you!
	NA	I won't let you down, Max! You can depend on me, no matter what!
OUT 293	JP	ビック　酒だ　酒だー!　酒を　じゃんじゃん　もってこーい　おっ　マックスじゃねーか!　なあ　さっきから　グラスがからでさ　酒を　もってきてくれねーか
	TL	(Hiccup.) Booze, booze! Keep the booze coming, one glass after another! Oh, if it isn't Max! Hey, listen, my glass has been empty for a while now. Could you get me some more booze?
	NA	Well, look who's here. Long time, no see, Max!
SHIP 322	JP	ううーん　よっぱらった・・・　ちがう　ちがう　ふなよいだよ
	TL	Uuugh, I'm drunk … No, no, I ain't just seasick.
	NA	I'll be OK. I'll just carry a bucket with me into battle.

Kokichi

Kokichi
IN	JP	ヒャッホー!　戦いはもえるのお!　ルーンファウストのヤツらなんぞ　このワシが　ひとひねりじゃ!
	TL	Hyahoo! I'm getting all fired up for combat! I'll beat those Runefaust guys no problem!
	NA	Bring on those Runefaust creeps. I'll mop the battlefield with them!
OUT 312	JP	ほれっマックス!　見てみなさい　このぶんめいのりきの　すばらしさ!　あるくのなんか　じだいおくれじゃ
	TL	Hey, Max! Check this out. The wonder of modern tools! I've made walking obsolete.
	NA	Exciting times we live in, eh? Not that I'm seeing much of them, of course.
SHIP 341	JP	うーむ　しんぱいだな　もしも　うみにおちたら　どうすればいい?　わしは　およげんのだよ・・・
	TL	Hmm, this whole thing has me worried. What if I fall into the water? Then what am I going to do? I can’t swim …
	NA	Hey, I can't swim!

Domingo

Domingo
IN	JP	えっへん　しってまちゅか?　うみは　りくの3ぱいも　あるんでしゅよ
	TL	Ahem, didja knowww? The sea is thwee times bigger than the land!
	NA	I'll stay near the back, if you don't mind. But I can fight if I have to.
OUT	JP	えっへん　しってまちゅか?　ここのれんちゅうは　しんじないけど　せかいは　たいらではないんでしゅよ
	TL	Ahem, didja knowww? This lot here don’t bewieve it, but the world is not fwat!
	NA	Don't worry about us. We just started singing "1,000 Bottles of Ale on the Wall."
SHIP 331	JP	えっへん　しってまちゅか?　ここのれんちゅうは　しんじないけど　かわはうみとつながってるんでしゅよ
	TL	Ahem, didja knowww? This lot here don’t bewieve it, but all wivers connect to the sea!
	NA	I'm tired of looking at the same people all time.

Gantz (Guntz)

Gantz (Guntz)
IN 269	JP	「シュポーシュポー」　おれのスチームエンジンが　あつく　もえてるぜ!
	TL	(Choo-choo!) My steam engine is burning hot!
	NA	I'm rarin' to go!
OUT 298	JP	「シュポー　シュポー」かいちょうだ　ちょうどいま　オーバーホールして　ウーン　さいこうの気ぶんだ
	TL	(Choo-choo!) I've got this thing in great condition! Just got done with an overhaul. Man, I've never felt so good.
	NA	I am ready for action. Just give me a chance.
SHIP 327	JP	おれは　うみはキラいだ!　だって　エンジンやアーマーが　サビついちまうだろ
	TL	I hate the sea! Think about it. My engine and my armor are going to get all rusty, you know?
	NA	I hate the sea!

Ernest (Earnest)

Ernest (Earnest)
IN 265	JP	私ののぞみ・・・それは　つねに　せんじんをきって　戦うことだ!
	TL	It is my wish … to be the first into the fray of any fight!
	NA	I want to fight at the front!
OUT 294	JP	たまには　戦いからはなれるのもいい　おれの人生は　戦いの　れんぞくだった　からな・・・
	TL	It's nice to leave the fighting behind for a while. My life has been spent in constant war.
	NA	Sometimes it's good to stay down here. It's peaceful, but a bit noisy.
SHIP 323	JP	私はふねの旅も　だいじょうぶだ　いろいろな国を旅して　ふねにも　のりなれているからな
	TL	I find myself at ease aboard a ship. The sea has brought me to many countries.
	NA	No seasickness for me! But I swim like a rock.

Lyle

Lyle
IN 280	JP	敵はどこにいるんだい?　おれのアサルトキャノンで　まとめて　ぶっとばしてやるぜ
	TL	Where are the enemies at? I'll send them all flying with my assault cannon.
	NA	Where are our enemies? I'll blow them all away!
OUT 309	JP	・・ん?　てっ　敵のこうげきか?　・・・ゆめか　これは　おはずかしい　ひまだったもんで　ついつい　いねむりを　してしまったようだ
	TL	… Huh? Ah! The enemy's attacking? … A dream? Well, that's embarrassing. Looks like I'm nodding off in my free time.
	NA	Whaa...oh, sorry. I fell asleep there for a while. I'm ready now!

Baryu/Baryū (Bleu)

Baryu/Baryū (Bleu)
IN 284	JP	ボク　たたかうよ!　神竜の　ほこりにかけて　がんばるからね!
	TL	I'll fight! I swear on the pride of the Divine Dragons that I'll do my best!
	NA	I feel my ancestors watching me as I prepare for battle. I will make them proud!
OUT 313	JP	ブルーン　ブルーン　ブルーン　ボク　まだみじゅくなのかな　しっぽが　うまくつかえないや
	TL	(Shaking in fear.) I don't have a lot of experience yet. I'm still not very good with my tail.
	NA	Just practicing my tail whip. Still haven't gotten the hang of it.

Musashi

Musashi
IN 287	JP	どのようなモノノケがあらわれようと　せっしゃの剣で　すべて　きりすてて　しんぜよう　かっはっは！!
	TL	With my sword shall I sunder any and all vengeful spirits who appear! Ka ha ha!
	NA	Let's go, Max! I can't stand the thought of those beasts overrunning Rune!
OUT 316	JP	・・・　・・・おきている・・・　おぬしには　わからぬだろうが　これは　ざぜんといってな　しゅぎょうの　いっしゅなのだ
	TL	… I am awake … Though it be like thou dost not know it, zazen meditation counts as a form of training.
	NA	Yawn. Sorry I must have dozed off. Did I miss anything important?

Aleph (Alef)

Aleph (Alef)
IN	JP	ダークソルをたおすため　がんばって戦いましょう!
	TL	Let's fight as hard as we can to defeat Dark Sol!
	NA	I'll fight to the end to defeat Darksol!
OUT 300	JP	そうりょのロウって　なにもの?　さっきから　うろちょろしてるわ　めざわりよ　なんとかならない?
	TL	What kind of person is that priest Lowe? He's been hanging around recently. He's an eyesore. Can't you do anything about him?
	NA	Boy, that Darksol is sure lucky I'm down here. He'd be in trouble with me fighting.
SHIP 329	NA	Monsters? Let me at 'em!

Taurus (Torasu)

Taurus (Torasu)
IN 276	JP	ケガは　あまりなさらぬように　もし　ケガをした　なかまがいれば　わしに　おまかせを・・・
	TL	If one of our companions is hurt, leave them to me, lest anyone is seriously injured …
	NA	Please take care not to get hurt. If your comrade gets hurt, I will help you.
OUT 305	JP	マックス　すきありーっ!　ボコッ　あや　ぜんぜん　ききませんか?　あーあ　モンクのような力があれば　私も　もっと　めだてるだろうに・・
	TL	Max, think fast! Take this! Wow, that'll never work, will it? Ah, but if I had the strength of a monk, you'd be sure to see me coming …
	NA	Max, you should stay down here. It's great fun!

Adam

Adam
IN 285	JP	あなたをたすけるため　私は生まれてきました・・・　あなたの行くところなら　どこへでも　ついて行きます
	TL	I was born into this world to assist you … I shall follow you wherever you may lead.
	NA	I am yours to command, Max. Point out our foes and step out of my way!
OUT 314	JP	ダークソル・・・ゆるせない　ケイオスまで　あやつられて・・・　ぜったいに　ゆるせない・・・
	TL	Dark Sol … I shall never forgive him. Manipulating Chaos … was entirely unforgivable …
	NA	I want to punish Darksol for all he has done. Let me fight!

Hanzo/Hanzō (Hanzou)

Hanzo/Hanzō (Hanzou)
IN 288	JP	・・・シノビはおおくをかたりませぬ　戦さ場に出たときのみ　力を出せば　それでよいのです・・・
	TL	… Shinobi say little. It is best our power be known only on the battlefield …
	NA	Now your foes shall surely perish.
OUT 317	JP	まあよい　私はかげの者　はれやかな場は　しょうにあわぬでな　しかし　のぞみとあらば力はかそう
	TL	Everyone seems to be lively. ’Tis fair. I am a person of shadow not well suited to such sunny places. However, if it be thy wish, I shall lend thee my power.
	NA	If I were to fight, they wouldn't even see me coming.