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FILE No. 9917 Observations on Humans and Androids

The difference between humans and robots is obvious.

There are clear differences between living and non-living entities.

But what about the difference between humans and cyborgs?

This is not a problem, either.

A cyborg is someone who has superhuman abilities due to...

...mechanical systems incorporated into his body.

But how to classify bio-androids?

Actually, this gives rise to ethical problems.

If one were to classify a bio-android, it would be as a life-form.

Because a cyborg is a person,

a bio-android, in which machinery is combined with flesh, is also a person.

However, most humans say that they can't be regarded as human.

This is because humans were created by God,

but androids were created by humans.

Their reasoning is that we humans have souls, but androids don't.

However, the existence of a creator God, and even of the soul,

has yet to be discovered and proven scientifically.

And so, the classification of bio-androids remains unclear.

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

Did you like any of our paintings?

Oh, I'm sorry! It looks like I startled you.

No, it's okay! It's my fault.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have come in without asking.

Oh, I don't mind at all.

It's a real pleasure to have another race visit a Silgrian shrine.

Oh, don't worry. We don't try to convert others.

Is something troubling you?

I... I want to know why I was born.

My, you're certainly someone with big questions!

Well, if you want to talk about the meaning of existence, I can help.

T-That's okay.

Actually, someone's promised me that he'd find the answer for me.

It's just that... Lately, I've been wondering if he's forgotten his promise.

Oh!

If that's what's troubling you,

I'll answer you with a quote from Silgrian scripture.

"When two people have lost faith in one another, it's all over."

Do you understand?

Yes...

Between Life and Machine

What took you so long, Ron?

I guess I kept you waiting a long time, huh?

I got fed up with waiting and was thinking of leaving without you.

I've finally finished lining up the job for us.

We can take it with your condition now.

You mean...

Yeah. We're gonna teach 'em what happens to people...

...who get on the bad side of the MacDougall Brothers.

I'm back!

Welcome back!

Hey! How much longer?

Hold your horses! I found this machine at a garbage dump, okay?

What're you doing?

We got some video mail from Clyde.

Clyde?

You remember, he's the owner of our favorite bar,

that one we took you to back on Sentinel III.

We sent him our address here, and we got a response!

Okay, everything's ready! I'm gonna play it!

Is it recording, then?

It's recording, it's recording!

Gene! Jim! How are you?

We were really surprised!

We've been worried ever since that ruckus at Virginia Spaceport!

Anyway, we're just glad you're okay.

So, you've set up shop on Heifong, huh?

Knowing you two, I bet you're making money hand over fist!

If you're on Heifong, you're in a big city.

There's no comparison between the scale of business here and there.

When you make it big, stop by the bar again! We'll be waiting for you!

Well, take care. We'll send you another message.

This is just like old times, ain't it?

Yeah, but it's only been three months since we left.

I'd kill for one of Clyde's spicy omelets right about now...

I wish I could have some of Iris' custard pudding...

Right?

I guess.

Hello, this is Starwind and Hawking Repairs,

where we fix everything from tractors to relationships.

Is it true that you'll also take jobs that are a little dangerous?

Just so long as it's not against the law...

It's not illegal, but it may be fatal.

Then it'll depend on the pay.

For starters, could you give us your name?

I can't tell you that right now. I want to talk to you in person.

In that case, feel free to come to our office.

No, I'll give you the location.

There's a restaurant called Hellenism at Dairen Point.

I think you're a little confused.

You think we're gonna go without hearing about the job or the pay?

Oh, you'll come, all right. It won't be a waste of your time.

It's about the Galactic Leyline.

The Galactic Leyline, huh?

Where did you find out about that? How did you...

I have a table reserved for 5 o'clock today.

Only one of you will come into the restaurant. Unarmed, of course.

I'll be waiting.

Hey, wait a minute!

Were you able to trace it?

Let's see... It was from a public phone on J Street.

I can't tell who made the call.

That's no surprise.

Restaurant Hellenism...

By car, it's about forty minutes from here.

Whoa! It says here that dinners start at 820 wong!

This has "trap" written all over it.

You think it's the pirates?

It's possible, but that's not what my gut tells me.

Who, then?

Skip it.

He mentioned the Galactic Leyline, so I have to go.

Get the car ready!

You got it!

Gene, what about me?

Keep an eye on things here.

But I want to know about the Galactic Leyline, too...

If the job's on the up and up, we'll tell you about it when we get back.

If it turns into a gunfight, it'd be best if you weren't there.

But...

Hey, don't worry! We'll come back, safe and sound.

This place looks expensive!

Okay, I'll be on standby in the parking lot.

Right.

Right here, sir.

I knew you'd come.

Please, have a seat.

Please take your time, gentlemen.

Well?

I want to make a deal with you.

A deal? I thought this was a job that had to do with the Galactic Leyline.

Will you sell me your ship and the girl that acts as its control computer?

Neither one's for sale.

How do you know about Melfina?

I heard about her from my little brother.

Little brother?

Wait, you're the older MacDougall brother?!

I knew you'd catch on quick.

Bastard!

The Galactic Leyline. Do you know what it is?

Killing Hilda had something to do with it?

I was just carrying out a contract.

I did some checking around afterwards, and some interesting facts came up.

What do you mean, "facts"?

Start talking!

To make it to the place called the Galactic Leyline,

the Kei Pirates needed a special ship and navigation system.

That's your ship, the XGP, and the bio-android.

Hilda kept that ship secret!

That ship wasn't built by just the pirates.

It was finished with help from a Space Forces group.

Incidentally, the ship and the android were stolen by Hilda.

So, you helped out the pirates and killed Hilda?

No, I only helped out the pirates by finding Hilda.

The request to destroy the XGP came from the Space Forces...

...who were afraid that their dealings with the pirates would come out.

At the time, they didn't explain what kind of ship the XGP was.

That doesn't change the fact that you killed Hilda...

I'll get to the point.

I want the XGP and the bio-android called Melfina.

I'll never give 'em to the likes of you.

With you keeping them, they're no use for their original purpose.

There's one other thing I want to ask you.

What?

Were you the one who destroyed a cargo ship near Sentinel III six years ago?

Six years ago? Sentinel? I can't recall.

Like hell! I saw your ship with my own two eyes!

In that case, I suppose I've forgotten.

I can't remember every little job I've done.

"Little job," huh? Let me remind you, then!

And then I want you to tell me everything you know!

I thought I told you to come unarmed.

I didn't have any guarantee that you wouldn't be armed, right?

No, you didn't.

Put down the gun.

I hate to tell you, but you aren't the only one who brought friends!

Come back here!

These are new Space Forces weapons. I'm told they're fairly powerful.

20 wong an hour isn't enough to take those things on!

I was only interested in helping because you said the Kei Pirates were involved.

That guy has the key to the Kei Pirates and the Galactic Leyline!

What?! The Leyline?!

Who is it?

Hi!

You!

Open up!

I'm here to pick you up.

Pick me up?

This toy just ain't gonna cut it!

Gene!

What the heck's going on?!

Weren't you listening in on the 'comm?

All I got was noise! I couldn't hear anything!

You were being jammed!

This is what he was hoping for all along.

Watch my back!

You got it!

You're mine!

What?!

I have the Space Forces' top of the line light shield, too.

Damn it!

Got him!

You moron! Do you know how hard it is to get those?!

This isn't the time!

A light shield won't work against this baby.

I had no idea that you use a Caster.

Come on, open up! Come with me!

It's for your own good!

Why wouldn't you open the door?

I came here because of you.

I've seen all of your moves.

I don't wanna waste time with you!

The Kei Pirates...

And the mystery of the Galactic Leyline...

Why don't you tell us everything you know?

I don't think so.

What the...?!

Casters are so effective against Tao masters...

...because they're based on a totally different technological system.

Don't tell me that's a...

Two things using the same technological system can defend against each other.

That's a Caster?!

Right. That's another way to do it.

Damn!

This is bad... If this comes down to who has the most shells,

I don't have many left!

What's the matter? I want to play with you some more.

Play?

Let's get out of here, Jim!

Why?!

They're after the Outlaw Star and Melfina!

What?!

My little brother has a thing for that Melfina girl.

Hurry, Jim!

You got it!

It's 30 minutes to the spaceport no matter how much you hurry.

They won't make it.

W-Wait a minute!

Hey! Tell me about the Galactic Leyline!

What's the matter, Little Red Riding Hood?

I won't eat you.

No! Stay away!

Why are you running away?

Are you all right, Melfina?

I'm sorry. I'm not going to hurt you.

I mean, you're the same as me!

The same?

You and I are both Constructs!

Constructs? You?

That's right. I was born in a laboratory test tube.

I was based on someone's genes, but I don't have any parents.

I'm a Construct.

It's the same with you, right? How was it with you?

Me?

I don't remember anything.

We're the same, right? We're Constructs with greater abilities than humans!

Nothing good can come of staying with normal people.

Come on. Come with me.

No!

Why don't you understand?!

I feel sorry for you.

All these horrible things have happened to you...

But you can relax now. I'll protect you.

Help me!

Gilliam! Open up!

What in the world is the matter?

Open up! Damn it, open up!

You don't have the captain's permission to come aboard.

I don't need anybody's permission!

Melfina, could you give me a hand?

The intruder is trying to crack my protection from outside.

If something isn't done, he'll be able to open the hatch.

S-Sure.

Found you!

I've been looking forward to being able to meet you like this.

Stop! Stay away!

Why are you running away?

Come with me.

There's no reason to turn me down, right?

I'm the only one who can see you like this.

Stay away! Stay away!

Hiding in there won't do you any good.

The truth is, even you understand, don't you?

Stay away... Stay away...

There's no place for us around normal humans.

Come with me.

I can become one with you.

NO!

Why?! Why don't you...

What's your problem?! What's wrong?

Stop moving around by yourself!

Harry!

They'll be back soon.

Did you get the XGP and the android?

Why doesn't anyone do what I tell them?!

That bitch! My arm!

You blew it?! Get out of there, Harry!

You son of a...!

You hear me? Don't forget! I'm Harry MacDougall!

I'll get you! Count on it!

Melfina! Are you okay?!

Don't worry. An intruder tried to break into the Outlaw Star,

but Melfina and I drove him off.

Are you really okay, Mel?

Sure, Jim.

I'm fine.

Thank goodness. We were really worried.

Pirate assassins are gonna come...

And now the MacDougall Brothers are after the Outlaw Star and Melfina...

I can't take much more of this.

Well, if you can't take much more of this, what're we gonna do?

Good question.

Huh? It's for Mel.

Well, well... How are you? Are you doing all right?

Do you remember? Do you remember me?

I'm Gwen Khan.

It's that weird old geezer!

By the way, why are you still on Heifong?

Aren't you going to go look for the Galactic Leyline?

- He's talking about the Leyline, too? - Well? Why? How come?

You have the XGP, but you still haven't gone...

Could it be that you don't have any information?

I see, that must be it. Right, right...

I'm checking into things on my end, as well, but there aren't many clues.

Yes, yes... I see, I see...

Well, I'll contact you again. I'll be in touch if I find out anything.

Goodbye.

That guy still doesn't make any sense...

No, I just figured something out.

What?

That if it's come to this, we have to go to the Galactic Leyline!

Who was he?

Who am I?

sora tooi sora

The sky, the distant sky...

tsubuyaita koe

A murmuring voice...

anata no yume wa ima

Your dreams

hoshi no sharin wo mawasu

...are now turning the wheel of stars.

watashi itsumo doko ni mo inai

I am always nowhere.

sou kanjite'ta

That is how I felt...

sono hitomi shiru made wa

...until I sensed your eyes upon me.

mune no katasumi

There is only one eclipsed moon

kaketa tsuki ga hitotsu aru dake

...in the corner of my heart.

demo donna ni hosoi michi mo

Shine down brightly enough to light up

terasu you ni hikaru

...the narrowest of paths.

Next Episode

With all of my experience with women,

handing out advice about 'em is my specialty!

Fred? In your case, it's just that your body isn't developed enough!

Just take a look at the powerful bodies of those women in the ring!

There's a battle going on between the sexes!

Next time on Outlaw Star! "The Strongest Woman in the Universe"!

You better get ready!

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