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The history of racing in space is a long one.

Before the development of the Münchhausen Drive,

races were held in the Sol System using primitive spacecraft.

With the construction of FTL craft, the races' scale expanded,

and even today, competitions directly descended from them...

...are held throughout the galaxy.

Spaceship development factories risk their prestige and their companies...

...by sinking funds into corporate ships,

while unknown Privateers enter their own ships, trusting in their abilities.

But be they corporate or private, pilots in the race are all after the same thing.

The fame and glory bestowed on the winner...

...spurs them on in these dangerous races.

Famous races where many ships participate...

...are known by all because of the difficulty of their courses.

But it is to him who has overcome these obstacles...

...that the ultimate glory is given.

semenai de kesanai de makenai de

Don't make fun of it, don't destroy it, don't cheapen it...

dare datte motteru hazu yuzurenai mono

...that one special thing that everyone has.

ai dake yume dake kimi dake

My love, my dreams, and you...

sore dake wa hanasanai donna toki demo

I won't let those go, no matter what.

doushi you mo naku ochitsukanai yoru

On those nights where you can't settle down no matter what you do,

nani mo kamo nagedashitaku naru

...you feel like throwing it all away.

tsube kobe iwazu ni sassato DOA o akena

Don't say a word, just open the door.

rikutsu nante koneteru HIMA wa nai

I don't have time to quibble with you.

juuou mujin tobi mawaritai youi shoutou mamori takunai

I wanna fly all over the place, I wanna throw caution to the wind!

nakushita wake ja nai mada hajimatte nai dakara

I haven't lost anything, I haven't even gotten started yet.

semenai de kesanai de makenai de

Don't make fun of it, don't destroy it, don't cheapen it...

dare datte motteru hazu yuzurenai mono

...that one special thing that everyone has.

ai dake yume dake kimi dake

My love, my dreams, and you...

sore dake wa hanasanai donna toki demo

I won't let go of those, no matter what.

nani ga hoshii nani ga shitai doko ni ikitai

What is it that you want? What'cha you wanna do? Where you wanna go?

Grab what you want and rip through the dark as you run through the night!

yami o saite hashiri nukete tsukamitore Through The Night

This is Heifong, Dailong Spaceport control tower.

Outlaw Star, I have you on my guide beacon.

We finally made it to Heifong...

Heifong's an urban planet, so won't the port fees be really expensive?

It'll work itself out.

This is awesome, Gene!

Don't get so worked up... It's embarrassing.

But look at that!

Man, Heifong's the place for big cities, all right!

Yeah!

So, where do you plan to go from here?

The Heifong Space Race offices!

Space race?

We're gonna enter the Space Race in the Outlaw Star!

Gathering for the Space Race

Yes, it's all right. The Heifong Space Race is open to anyone.

The entry fee may be paid by a business or an individual,

and the ship's class doesn't matter, either.

It's still possible to register.

There's one other thing that I'd like to know.

I'd like to see the data on the other ships in the race.

According to the rules, you can't investigate the other ships.

I'm just interested in one ship.

It wouldn't be fair, sir.

You're sure you can't?

Yes.

Well, in that case, there's one other thing I'd like to know.

And what would that be?

Your phone number.

I'm sure you already know this office's number.

Oh, I see. If you put it that way.

I'll call the office once the race is over, then.

So, can you tell us what do we need to do to fly in the Space Race?

Just fill in the necessary items on these forms.

Our staff will conduct a simple on-board check before the race begins.

That's all?

Yes. You also need to deposit 150,000 wong...

...into the designated account as your entry fee.

How much?

150,000 wong. That includes insurance.

"Open to everyone," huh?!

Even if you win the race, you don't get a single wong, right?!

No private pilot has that kind of money!

You could buy ten decent cars with that!

That's why such people find a sponsor.

A sponsor?

Yes. The Heifong Space Race is seen as...

...as highly effective advertising by many businesses.

However...

What?

It may be difficult for a first-time participant to find a sponsor.

Thanks for nothing!

Just you watch! We're gonna enter the race and win it!

I don't know how, though.

Just let it go, Gene.

We'll never be able to come up with 150,000 no matter what we do.

We're gonna fly in the space race. There's two reasons why:

First, to sell our names. If we don't, big jobs won't come our way.

Use it as business advertising, you mean?

Well, if the race won't earn us any money...

Second, MacDougall. It looks like his ship will be in the race.

Really? You mean that MacDougall?

I don't have any definite proof, but I saw a ship that looked like his...

...on the news when they showed the ships that would be in the race.

But that doesn't mean anything!

I'll never forget their ship.

I'm gonna enter the race to make sure.

So, now I know why, but what about the how?

Borrow it?

I believe in the expression, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be."

It was three wong, right? I'll leave my part of the bill here.

Hey, where are you going?

I've no interest in space races, and here's nothing I can help with, right?

Once the race is over, I'll contact you.

Don't bother!

Are you sure?

It's her decision.

So, what're we gonna do?

I guess we'll have to go there.

Huh? Where?

"Luo Company Headquarters"

Oh, my! Gene and Jim!

It must be fate that's brought us together again!

I'm surprised you came here to Heifong.

I thought you let other people run your headquarters.

I really should thank the god of business.

We're here on business, Fred. It's like I explained over the phone.

Sure, I'll be glad to sponsor you.

Really?!

It's good advertising, even for us.

If you finish in the money, we'll handle all of your expenses.

"In the money"? That's when you finish in the top three, right?

Right. If you finish fourth or lower, you'll owe me even more.

See? What did I tell you, Gene?

It's okay, Jim.

All right, you have a deal.

With personal expenses, it comes to 400,000 wong, so have it ready.

I've been ready for a long time.

What's that?

When you're in the winner's circle, I want you two to wear this.

If people see this in the winner's circle, 400,000 will be a bargain.

See? What did I tell you, Gene?

Like we have a choice?

Melfina doesn't have to wear one?

Gene, I don't think you should be parading her around in public.

What do you know, Fred?

Not much.

Just that the Kei pirates are looking for you, and especially for her.

Are you gonna try to sell us out?

Of course not.

Continuing to do business with you is much more profitable.

We won't let you down.

I'm counting on you.

See ya, Fred. Have fun watching the race.

When does it start, again?

In 30 hours.

Well, we have a lot to do.

Don't screw up. I'm counting on you.

Hey, I never thought you would be cheering me on.

I meant, return the young master's love for you.

Yeah, sure...

Outlaw Star, control tower here.

Negative return is confirmed.

This is the Outlaw Star. Negative return confirmed.

This is certainly how planetary launches should be.

Developed cities are wonderful.

Maybe, but parking cost a lot, and we were only there for half a day!

You can't do anything without money.

But if you pass around some money, you can get just about anything.

That's Heifong.

Now displaying route to designated start position.

Gotcha.

"Start position"?

Gilliam, do you have detailed maps of the Heifong area?

My library is on par with that of a Space Forces cruiser.

Then get 'em ready.

We'll need 'em soon in the race.

Excuse me? What race?

And you still haven't explained why Suzuka isn't with you.

I'll explain later.

I don't see his ship.

You can tell from here?

If he was here, I could tell.

If, huh?

Oh, well. Wanna go check out that pre-race party?

Sure.

We left Mel in the ship, but are you sure it's okay?

I'm worried about what Fred said,

and she said she wanted to stay behind, so I guess it's okay.

Then let's bring her back some food from the party as a souvenir.

Gilliam, can you access Heifong's biggest databank for me?

That would most likely be Dailong University.

One moment, please.

What would you like to look into?

Me.

You? What do you mean?

Any kind of clue at all. Who am I? Why was I created?

I want to know.

Thinking about myself isn't permitted, but I can understand how you feel.

I will do all I can to help.

Thanks.

The Heifong Space Race has now reached its thirteenth year,

and has become a truly auspicious event, with our largest field ever,

consisting of 13 corporate ships and 29 private ships competing for victory.

I wonder if he's here?

That a total of 40 ships are participating merely for honor...

...in this grueling, dangerous race, is truly a...

Looking for him won't do any good. You don't know what he looks like.

Yeah, but...

Look, we paid big bucks to race in this, so let's get our money's worth.

Check it out! This stuff is really good!

All right...

Would you like something to drink, sir?

Hey, honey. Can I get a drink, too?

Of course!

I'm thirsty, but not for...

Hey.

I've found you, Gene Starwind!

Hey.

I've found you! I've found you! I've found you!

What are you doing here?

This is the divine guidance of the God of Ctarl!

Thank you, God of all Ctarl!

Even with no money from my home, I was resolved to track you down,

and I began to hitchhike my way across space.

You hitchhiked all the way here?!

It was so hard... I went where the ships were headed,

and heavy labor was waiting for me on board.

I drifted and drifted and wound up here on Heifong,

and was grateful to get this waitress job to earn enough to eat.

And just as I was lamenting my misfortune,

who should show up right in front of me but you two?!

Man, I can't believe our luck...

This is ridiculous.

Stop your babbling! Now, be good boys and...

Behave yourself, Aisha!

Oh! Uh, Boss!

Um... These two bastards, gentlemen, I mean...

I'll listen to your excuses later.

Stop! Let go of me!

If you cause any more scenes, you won't get paid!

I'm terribly sorry, gentlemen.

That's okay, it's no big deal.

There just weren't enough leads to go on.

That's all right. I understand.

We could try checking the pirates via the Space Forces,

but that might prove difficult.

Don't worry, Gilliam.

I didn't think that I'd find out everything right away.

Very well. I'm sure we'll eventually get a good lead.

Me, too. Gene promised me, too.

He promised you? Ah, speaking of whom, they've returned.

We're back!

Here, Mel, we brought you something!

For me?

Yeah!

Okay, we need to resupply the ship, run maintenance, and get some rest.

It's twelve hours to our start time. Let's get to work.

Right!

"Start"?

The start of the 13th Heifong Space Race is almost upon us!

Participating ships are assembling at the start point one after another!

Which team will win the wreath of victory?

We leave here, Heifong IV, and head for the 3rd planet, Heifong III first.

This says it's a binary planet!

They sure picked a nasty place to put that checkpoint...

It gets worse after that.

And then an orbit around the 5th planet, this gas cloud.

And then pass through this asteroid belt.

It says you can use the checkpoint at either the 2nd or the 1st planet.

The course using the 2nd planet is longer,

but the course for the 1st planet is a little dangerous.

And then we come back to Heifong, huh?

It's a trip of about 1.6 billion kilometers.

We're in this race, so we may as well win it, Gene!

You sure sound psyched!

No ship is a match for the Outlaw Star.

Okay, let's show 'em what the Outlaw can do!

I'm gonna hunt you down, MacDougall!

Gene!

Just remember that if we don't finish in the top three, all this is for nothing.

I know.

If you say so.

But if we finish in the top three, that's 400,000 wong,

and after subtracting the entry fee and whatever, that leaves 200,000!

The ships will start one at a time at two minute intervals.

The first ship is now approaching the starting gate!

She's a Privateer, a veteran that's competed in the last six races.

She's the Blue Continental, piloted by Ernest Blue!

All systems normal. Output of all engines is stable.

We're #26. It'll be a while.

Ship #7 is a little unusual.

Mr. Nubata Kunono, here on Heifong to trade, hails from Ctarl-Ctarl.

His ship is the Niburu-Boribori.

Hey, he said that's a Ctarl-Ctarl ship!

Really?

Uh, Officer Aisha... Can we run this space race normally?

Until I give you an order, you can do whatever you want.

But you can think of my orders as the Empire's orders.

Yes, ma'am!

What the hell is an imperial official doing here on Heifong?

We don't have any choice... We can't disobey the Empire!

Just you watch!

I'll get us started, then, ma'am.

Newton Reactor and Gravity Cycle Unit are now coming online.

Oh, it looks like he made it just in time!

The El Dorado, which arrived late, has managed to make its start time!

The El Dorado, which placed 5th last year, is a favorite this year!

Her captain is Harry William!

"William?" It's not MacDougall?

I'm sorry, I got caught in an ether current storm on my way here.

The El Dorado is scheduled to start in seven minutes.

Can you make it?

Sure.

Have a good race, then.

Harry, there's a transmission coming in. He says he's on the Outlaw Star.

I don't know that ship. Ignore it. It's almost time to start.

Damn, he won't answer!

Outlaw Star, the open channel at the starting point...

...is for official use only. Please be advised.

Okay, the El Dorado is heading for the starting gate!

Fire up the engines! I'm gonna close in on that ship!

The officials will stop us for certain.

Gene, don't do anything crazy. It's not necessarily that ship.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

It's a long race. I'm sure I'll get my chance to find out for sure.

El Dorado, it's time to start.

Launch! Go ahead and cut loose.

After the Bonaparte, sponsored by the Penelope Corporation...

...is the Outlaw Star, a Privateer competing for the first time.

Her captain is Gene Starwind.

Twenty thousand on the Outlaw Star.

Wait, that ship...

Is something the matter, Professor Khan?

No, it's nothing. Nothing at all.

It's all right.

No doubt about it, that ship's the XGP15A-II...

What's it doing here?

This is your final check. Are you ready?

All systems green.

All right then, Outlaw Star. It's time to start.

Launch!

It's 230 million kilometers to Heifong III.

ETA is approximately 1000 hours.

Please leave control of the autopilot to me.

Blow the hatches off of any slowpoke ships out there!

Of course!

It has been 14 hours since the race began,

and the top ships have reached the first checkpoint.

The Bonaparte is currently in the lead,

and they're passing the checkpoint one after the other!

What's keeping Gene?

They started in the middle of the pack, after all.

I'll match orbital velocities with Heifong III.

Man, that's awesome!

The checkpoint is...

It says it's right in the middle!

I've detected other ships accelerating above the plane of revolution.

It appears to be a more difficult area than the data indicated.

There are two routes. I can project them.

We can pass through vertically in relation to the plane of revolution.

That's what the other ships are doing.

The other way is to time the revolution of the planets...

...and fly straight through the checkpoint.

Which is faster?

Going through vertically is probably safer.

We wouldn't have to cut across the planets' orbit.

Which is faster?

Going straight through.

We'll go straight through, then!

Just a moment!

There are too many factors, including the influence of the planets' gravity,

their orbital velocity, and their magnetism!

Look, it's just like jumping rope, except with planets!

We can make it if we go right now!

Let's do it!

Just a moment! When the planets of Heifong III are close,

a tidal effect is at work, and intermittent waves will be triggered!

What waves? Seawater, you mean?

If you were to classify it, it would be a metal.

I don't see anything!

We've entered the area between the two planets.

We'll plow right through! Let's do it!

H-Hey, what the hell's that?

Warning. A massive object is closing in from the first planet.

What do you mean, "massive"?

It's probably a wave.

Give me an escape route!

There isn't one.

What?!

Gene, the checkpoint! It's gonna be swallowed up!

oto no nai mahiru

One soundless midday,

kaze wa tada akarui

the wind was fresh and clean,

sukoshi nemutasou ni

and the flower petals swayed

hanabira ga yureta

as if they were asleep.

nani ge nai kono omoi

This serene feeling...

nee hito wa donna kotoba de yondeiru no

Tell me what's the name people give it?

shiroi suna no tsuki

Tell me a story

toji kometa hanashi o

that's locked away in the white sand of the moon,

hikari furasu you ni

let me hear it as gently

kikasete ne sotto

as light shining down.

Next Episode

I've finally caught you, MacDougall!

This guy is acting all cute, but sure is acting suspicious...

Man, kids these days are scary!

And that cat-girl comes over here in the middle of the race!

Is this exciting, or what?!

Anyway, the Outlaw is shooting ahead, looking to win!

Next time on Outlaw Star! "Adrift in Subspace"!

You better get ready!

Adrift in Subspace