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Today, the sky bustles

Today, the Earth bustles

Oh! Gatchaman!

A man with passion for love and justice

A man who will always protect this world

His name is Gatchaman

Science Ninja Team, Gatchaman Fighter GO!

Take to the skies, run along the Earth,

Swim the seas

Enable the road to peaceful life

Call forth the Gatcha Spartan

Help us restore our peace

Go, go, go Gatchaman

Today, the sky bustles

Today, the Earth bustles

Oh! Gatchaman!

A Tainted Oasis

Galactor, headed by Egobossler, started its invasion from its main base Satanhofen...

and took over most of the European continent within just two weeks.

The main force crossed the Public Strait in the west and landed in Deglis,

and the eastern forces crossed the Dutch border to close in on the capital city of Orsha.

In the south, they crossed over the Alps to surge into the Republic of Italy,

and forces broke off to climb the Ardennes mountains to head towards Spain.

However, this is one of the world's most difficult passes,

spanning three thousand meters through the mountains.

But why did Galactor need to invade such a dangerous place?

The answer to that riddle lies in this tiny isolated village without a name.

This village at the base of a mountain had a small oasis,

providing the only water for a thousand kilometers.

Galactor took the water from this oasis to cross the mountains to invade the peninsula.

Gatchaman intercepted this information...

and headed out from their base together with Joe the Condor.

It's crawling with Galactor forces.

Ken, take a look.

Where did the villagers go?

All right, Jun, once it gets dark, we'll sneak into the village and blow up the oasis.

All right.

Wouldn't it be easier to drop a bomb on it?

You moron, the villagers might still be there.

That's right.

If we blow up the oasis, Galactor won't be able to get water. That should be enough.

It'll weaken their invasion force.

The rest of you wait here, but come running if something happens.

All right. Be careful!

Will do.

Jun, are the explosives ready?

Everything is ready!

It looked like you were in trouble.

Thanks for saving us.

Oh, no need to thank me.

I didn't save you because I wanted to.

What is this?

They're high-strength explosives.

That's what I thought. I thought you'd come.

You came to blow up the oasis, right?

That's right. Our goal is to destroy Galactor's bases.

The oasis is ours-

no, it belongs to everyone in this land.

Come with me.

A-are these people...

They're the people who live in this village.

Galactor forced us into this tiny church and only gives us one bucket of water per day.

That's horrible!

Damn Galactor, they imprisoned these helpless people close to the village

so their base won't be hit by missiles or other heavy weapons.

The national forces and the UN forces can't lay a finger on them.

We must get these villagers out of here before we blow up the oasis.

Th-that's crazy! What are you saying?!

Can't you see we're all weak?!

There are some who can no longer walk a single step. How are you going to help them escape?!

Jun, can you split up the explosives you have?

I could, but what's this all about?

We're going to take the oasis back from Galactor!

What?!

Mister Mayor!

Huh?

Please wait!

If we do this, they might retaliate against us!

That's right, they might kill us for it!

Yeah!

Jizel, that oasis is ours.

I know that!

Just imagine that Galactor's just using it temporarily!

I-I can't believe you!

It's just better if we wait!

That's right, we shouldn't anger Galactor.

You don't know what they might do.

Wh-what's going on?!

A surprise attack?!

Dammit, it must be the national defenses!

Move the tanks!

Retreat! Retreat!

What? The spring was recaptured?

Sir! Reports say it was a surprise attack right after everyone had gone to sleep!

Those fools!

Without that spring, our Africa invasion plan will completely collapse!

We've dispatched an armored unit primarily consisting of tanks,

as air forces could be attacked by missiles from any direction.

Those soldiers obviously need water, but so do the tanks and trucks.

Sir! I understand that!

The plan is to control the African energy base...

It must be perfectly executed to support Leader Z's next big plan.

It's likely the Science Ninja Team, but it's nothing but a childish effort.

I can understand your anger, sir.

Wh-what's this?

Kempler!

S-sir!

I'm giving you command of this special Wrestler unit.

Go and crush Gatchaman!

So good!

Water!

It's been so long since I've seen everyone smile like this.

Thank you, Gatchaman.

Ken, what are you going to do now? Galactor isn't going to stay out for long.

They'll just regroup and press forward again.

I know. For now, we need to split up and help these villagers evacuate.

Wait! You're still going to blow up the oasis?

We must blow up the oasis to keep Galactor from continuing their invasion.

Don't! This is our village.

We were born and raised here.

We won't run away from here.

Leaving this place is just like giving up one's country!

I know how hopeless it feels to have no country!

That's why I'm going to fight!

You might die doing that.

I know.

Mayor, we'll fight with you!

Thank you, Gatchaman!

Everyone, get a gun and let's fight together!

Fight?

What is he talking about?

Don't be ridiculous.

I must fight, even if I fight alone.

One truck's headed our way!

Wh-who are these guys?!

Dammit!

Swallow Top!

Owl Screw!

Elle Netter!

It's no use, these guys are monsters!

My weapons aren't working on them at all!

They must have a weakness!

It's their eyes!

All right!

Mayor!

I won't let you have our village!

Out of the way, old man!

Wh-why you little!

Did you see that?!

Anyone who stands up to Galactor dies!

I won't, let you have-

...our village!

Die!

Mayor!

Mayor!

Mayor!

You're going to be all right, Mayor!

Gatchaman, please protect my village from Galactor.

We'll protect it.

Protect the villagers, too.

Don't let Galactor enslave them.

Mayor...

What's that?

Go!

Don't let them kill the Mayor!

It's the villagers!

Even the little children!

No, I can't let small children get involved in this fight!

Damn you, Galactor!

Fire! Kill Gatchaman!

You bastards!

Ken...

Retreat, retreat!

Now, Galactor will never get their hands on the oasis again.

What about those guys?

That's right, Galactor will attack again.

It's all right.

Even if they come again, the villagers aren't powerless anymore.

And now, the national army should be coming to protect them.

And so, the villagers and their children's future was protected.

With one old man's bravery etched into their hearts,

Gatchaman resumed their new duties.

Galactor invades the Republic of Italy and advances towards the Kingdom of Paron...

with the special lron Commando unit at the head of its army.

The Science Ninja Team vs. the lron Commandos!

The decisive battle between Gatchaman and Galactor draws near!

Next time on Gatchaman Fighter:

"Challenge of the Iron Commandos"!

Look forward to it!

Byun, byun, byu byun byun

Fantastic, fantastic, Gatchaman

Protect our home

Enter the Iron Beast mecha

Dancing through the sky on white wings

Our friend, Gatchaman

The morning sun is a splendid match

To the colors of blazing wishes

Byun, byun, byu byun byun

Fantastic, fantastic, Gatchaman