You only need to finish the first three (Side Story) before the list expands to have it. Progress won't carry over to different difficulty levels; you'd have to do them again for them.
Red Saber with Crimson Coat is better than Excalibur for Vol Opt, except for FOmarls utilizing Sweetheart. It's good to know for FOnewearls who can't use Excalibur.
Foie turned out better from my quick solo test unfortunately. For me, burning was 106 per hit and Foie was 168. Foie has enough range at all times, spammable, always hits, and there's the Foie Merge (+30%) which I didn't use. Mechs take a while to resume a combo and it's too flimsy to start it...
This is with the special, so I'd pay 30 if it's without. Weapon name doesn't matter unless it's based on a different special. "Beserk" typo is acceptable.
No. It kind of feels like playing Episode I (lizards aside), just with the areas being more expansive. Episode II is a bore with its tunneling pathways.
I'm willing to pay up to 30 for it. I cannot afford one already with a special. Name doesn't matter. That can be your signature, or just name it DEMONS or BOUGHT.