Stage 7

Stage 7 is part of the recruit's mission to find and destroy the SPASDOT base in Kozankyo.

Stage context
The stage opens with Driller and Kagami entering the stronghold, going through various grunts before meeting up with Hearthcliffe, which he challenges the duo to twice.

Background
This stage takes place in the hallway of the SPASDOT stronghold.

New enemies

 * Crimsonite Grunt

Opponents

 * Jack Fawkes (midboss and boss)

Deaths

 * Several Crimsonite grunts - Killed by Susumu Takajima and Kagami Ochiai for trying to stop them from entering and infiltrating the stronghold.

Strategy

 * Some of Hearthcliffe's attacks can freeze you for a short period of time, meaning you cannot move during this segment. In addition, all of his danmaku is also slowed during this segment too. Make sure you do not go near any incoming danmaku during the segment, as doing so can drain your HP in a flash and each knife deals four points of damage.
 * All of Hearthcliffe's attacks are reminiscent of Sakuya Izayoi's attacks from Touhou 6: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. Like Hearthcliffe's, she has the ability to freeze you. If you've played The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, you should know how to evade Hearthcliffe's version of her attacks.