1 00:00:43,630 --> 00:00:47,130 And yet another war... 2 00:00:47,130 --> 00:00:54,440 If one were to say that the history of mankind is the history of war, few would disagree. 3 00:00:55,440 --> 00:00:59,440 If there is such a thing as ``progress'' for mankind... 4 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:07,430 ...no one can say that ``progress'' was not born of war. 5 00:01:09,050 --> 00:01:17,060 Perhaps man is a creature that must fight until the last one is dead. 6 00:01:17,060 --> 00:01:24,160 In war, great amounts of blood, tears, and knowledge are consumed... 7 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:30,080 ...and many people's dreams and ambitions crumble. 8 00:01:30,080 --> 00:01:38,630 In any age, there are people who want to change the world. 9 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:47,630 But only the people of that era can evaluate how such ambitions changed the world. 10 00:01:48,980 --> 00:01:57,330 This is because values change with the times, as do historians' interpretations. 11 00:01:58,390 --> 00:02:08,000 But a few ambitious people left their mark, and their names were burned into history. 12 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:14,010 These people are called ``Heroes''! 13 00:02:14,780 --> 00:02:28,830 LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES 14 00:03:12,460 --> 00:03:15,160 Admiral, status report. 15 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:19,070 Our fleet will arrive at Iserlohn Fortress as scheduled. 16 00:03:19,070 --> 00:03:21,170 Everything is proceeding as planned. 17 00:03:21,170 --> 00:03:24,170 Thank you. Request permission to dock with the fortress. 18 00:03:24,170 --> 00:03:24,830 Yes, sir. 19 00:03:41,490 --> 00:03:44,990 Admiral Reinhard von Musel's Imperial Expeditionary Fleet... 20 00:03:44,990 --> 00:03:48,790 ...will arrive at Imperial time 30:27, as scheduled. 21 00:03:48,790 --> 00:03:50,790 They request clearance to dock. 22 00:03:51,700 --> 00:03:55,030 At last the admiral raised in his sister's skirts is venturing out. 23 00:03:56,800 --> 00:03:59,800 The Empire has hit bottom. 24 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:01,100 True. 25 00:04:01,100 --> 00:04:04,330 An untalented boy is an admiral, and commands a fleet... 26 00:04:04,330 --> 00:04:07,930 ...because the Kaiser cares for his sister. 27 00:04:08,810 --> 00:04:11,910 Something is wrong with the Empire's promotion standards. 28 00:04:11,910 --> 00:04:17,520 This isn't the first time favoritism got someone promoted in Empire. 29 00:04:17,520 --> 00:04:21,020 But it's strange for a member of the nobility to say such a thing. 30 00:04:21,020 --> 00:04:22,620 Isn't that so, Baron ? 31 00:04:22,620 --> 00:04:25,830 It would seem that the Fleet Admiral dislikes me. 32 00:04:25,830 --> 00:04:29,530 So why do I get the privilege of keeping you company? 33 00:04:29,530 --> 00:04:32,630 I can't stay in the field forever. 34 00:04:32,630 --> 00:04:35,140 I'll have to return to the Empire someday. 35 00:04:35,140 --> 00:04:38,940 Then your beloved diplomacy will become necessary. 36 00:04:38,940 --> 00:04:41,540 Let's just say you're being groomed for command. 37 00:04:41,540 --> 00:04:46,750 At least I'm more important to you than ``that'' Admiral. 38 00:04:46,750 --> 00:04:55,450 Why should I welcome a boy who was promoted by a woman's power, even if she is his sister ? 39 00:04:55,450 --> 00:04:58,460 I dislike that sort of man. He must be eliminated. 40 00:04:58,460 --> 00:05:00,360 You must be careful not to go too far. 41 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:03,430 It's dangerous, since he is His Majesty's favorite. 42 00:05:04,260 --> 00:05:09,170 But at least while he's here, he's just another admiral under my command. 43 00:05:10,170 --> 00:05:11,570 Isn't that right ? 44 00:05:11,570 --> 00:05:15,980 Yes, it is as you say, Your Excellency, Fleet Admiral. 45 00:05:30,590 --> 00:05:32,690 Kircheis, we've arrived. 46 00:05:32,690 --> 00:05:34,390 Yes, so we have. 47 00:05:34,390 --> 00:05:35,990 But it's so small... 48 00:05:35,990 --> 00:05:40,800 Yes, that fortress is less than a speck of dust in the vastness of space. 49 00:05:40,800 --> 00:05:44,080 Yet people have been fighting over it for decades. 50 00:05:45,200 --> 00:05:48,030 Yes. And sacrificing millions of lives. 51 00:05:49,100 --> 00:05:50,800 We will end that. 52 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:58,910 Yes. Not only the fight for the fortress, but this 150 year long galactic war. 53 00:05:58,910 --> 00:06:02,120 Yes, soon we will end that as well. 54 00:06:02,120 --> 00:06:03,120 We will. 55 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:05,920 Iserlohn Fortress is directly ahead. 56 00:06:05,920 --> 00:06:09,430 We've located possible enemy movement near the gaseous planet Legmiza. 57 00:06:10,520 --> 00:06:11,620 We're not concerned with that. 58 00:06:11,620 --> 00:06:15,030 Our first objective is to reach the fortress. 59 00:06:15,030 --> 00:06:20,430 This fleet is too valuable to be risked in an unnecessary battle. 60 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:26,940 The intercept fleet is prepared to launch. 61 00:06:26,940 --> 00:06:28,340 That's not necessary. 62 00:06:28,340 --> 00:06:34,750 It'd be faster to use the Expeditionary Fleet than to scramble a fleet from here. 63 00:06:34,750 --> 00:06:38,850 But that fleet just arrived from the Empire. 64 00:06:38,850 --> 00:06:41,350 They're tired from the journey, and many of their men are inexperienced... 65 00:06:41,350 --> 00:06:44,450 We're at war, Oberstein. 66 00:06:44,450 --> 00:06:49,430 They're part of the Imperial Navy. They exist to fight. 67 00:06:50,960 --> 00:06:53,960 Order the Expeditionary Fleet to head for the planet, immediately. 68 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:54,960 Yes, sir. 69 00:06:57,570 --> 00:07:03,170 So, are you testing the ``Skirt Admiral's'' ability with this exercise ? 70 00:07:03,170 --> 00:07:04,670 No... 71 00:07:04,670 --> 00:07:10,730 It's best to be rid of an uninvited guest before he can enter the door. 72 00:07:15,080 --> 00:07:15,980 An emergency order ! 73 00:07:15,980 --> 00:07:18,790 An order from Admiral Muckenberger... 74 00:07:18,790 --> 00:07:21,990 Expeditionary Fleet, head immediately for the planet Legmiza... 75 00:07:21,990 --> 00:07:23,380 ...and destroy the enemy fleet. 76 00:07:25,090 --> 00:07:29,190 So this is our welcoming gift, huh ? 77 00:07:29,190 --> 00:07:32,800 How would you react to this order ? 78 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:34,730 You already know my answer. 79 00:07:51,110 --> 00:07:53,820 What will he do ? 80 00:07:53,820 --> 00:07:56,520 He must obey the order. 81 00:07:56,520 --> 00:07:58,220 But it's impossible ! 82 00:07:58,220 --> 00:08:02,020 We've just arrived, and don't even know what the battlefield's like. 83 00:08:02,020 --> 00:08:06,930 To minimize casualties, he could deploy scouts and avoid a serious confrontation. 84 00:08:06,930 --> 00:08:08,830 Deploy scouts ? 85 00:08:08,830 --> 00:08:11,230 Would he do that ? 86 00:08:11,230 --> 00:08:17,440 If he does, we'll always be known as ``The staff of the Admiral in the skirt.'' 87 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:20,540 Maybe, ``The staff caught in the stockings ?'' 88 00:08:22,540 --> 00:08:27,150 The Admiral has sent detailed information on the planet Legmiza. 89 00:08:27,150 --> 00:08:29,150 You have thirty minutes to review it. 90 00:08:29,150 --> 00:08:31,050 It's urgent ! 91 00:08:31,050 --> 00:08:33,350 Detailed information... 92 00:08:33,350 --> 00:08:36,760 As we thought, our Admiral is going to fight. 93 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:38,260 I'd do the same. 94 00:08:38,260 --> 00:08:39,160 Me, too. 95 00:08:39,160 --> 00:08:40,430 There's no time to lose. 96 00:08:41,860 --> 00:08:43,530 Okay, let's review the information. 97 00:08:51,470 --> 00:08:55,270 Planet Legmiza, a typical outer gaseous planet. 98 00:08:55,270 --> 00:08:57,980 The outer atmosphere is mainly composed of helium and hydrogen. 99 00:08:57,980 --> 00:08:59,380 Helium and hydrogen ?! 100 00:08:59,380 --> 00:09:02,780 Yes, atmospheric wind speed is 2000 KM/hr. 101 00:09:02,780 --> 00:09:06,830 In these conditions, any radar or tracking device is almost useless. 102 00:09:07,980 --> 00:09:10,890 So, it's literally flying blind... 103 00:09:10,890 --> 00:09:14,090 We could meet the enemy at any time. 104 00:09:14,090 --> 00:09:17,430 Yes, but the enemy's blind, too. 105 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:28,730 No sign of the enemy fleet. 106 00:09:37,710 --> 00:09:39,110 What's the matter ? 107 00:09:39,110 --> 00:09:41,620 We're on red alert. 108 00:09:41,620 --> 00:09:43,820 The enemy hasn't shown up yet. 109 00:09:43,820 --> 00:09:46,620 If you tense up now, you'll get tired. 110 00:09:46,620 --> 00:09:48,120 You're used to it. 111 00:09:49,120 --> 00:09:50,920 Used to battles. 112 00:09:50,920 --> 00:09:53,330 Used to it or not, it's all the same. 113 00:09:53,330 --> 00:09:57,830 We pull the trigger and fire when they give the order. That's all. 114 00:09:59,630 --> 00:10:02,430 This is my first battle. 115 00:10:02,430 --> 00:10:04,540 Everyone has a first time. 116 00:10:04,540 --> 00:10:06,940 The problem is, when does it end ? 117 00:10:06,940 --> 00:10:10,140 But we don't decide that, the Admiral does. 118 00:10:10,140 --> 00:10:13,040 Will we be okay ? 119 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:17,050 Isn't this the fleet of ``The Admiral in the skirt ?'' 120 00:10:17,050 --> 00:10:22,950 Hey ! The Commander's background doesn't matter to us. 121 00:10:22,950 --> 00:10:29,380 A reliable commander is one who wins in battle and takes as few losses as possible. 122 00:10:29,380 --> 00:10:31,760 A person who understands the men under him. 123 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:33,060 How's our Commander ? 124 00:10:34,060 --> 00:10:35,830 I've never spoken with him. 125 00:10:35,830 --> 00:10:40,970 I'm still alive, so he must be better than most. 126 00:10:40,970 --> 00:10:45,470 Most of my shipmates who went to other fleets are dead. 127 00:10:45,470 --> 00:10:47,880 Then I was lucky to be assigned here, wasn't I ? 128 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:52,480 If you're still alive when the battle's over... 129 00:10:52,480 --> 00:10:54,380 ...you can say you're lucky. 130 00:10:54,380 --> 00:10:55,880 Oh, right. 131 00:10:55,880 --> 00:10:59,090 Anyway, a soldier can't control his life. 132 00:10:59,090 --> 00:11:01,730 It all depends on his commander. 133 00:11:06,490 --> 00:11:08,480 We haven't located the enemy fleet yet. 134 00:11:20,110 --> 00:11:23,010 Because of electrical interference, radar's useless. 135 00:11:23,010 --> 00:11:26,210 Haven't we located the enemy fleet yet ? 136 00:11:26,210 --> 00:11:27,910 Isn't that good, sir ? 137 00:11:28,910 --> 00:11:33,920 Our mission is to evade the enemy, approach Iserlohn Fortress, and attack. 138 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:36,920 Don't we WANT to avoid the enemy fleet ? 139 00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:40,920 Commodore Yang Wenli, I am the commander of this fleet ! 140 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:43,230 I know, sir. 141 00:11:43,230 --> 00:11:45,230 But as Operations Advisor, I must... 142 00:11:45,230 --> 00:11:49,230 Please limit your advice to operational planning. 143 00:11:49,230 --> 00:11:53,540 We're already on the battlefield. Operations don't always go as planned ! 144 00:11:53,540 --> 00:11:55,740 If the enemy appears, we'll crush them. 145 00:11:55,740 --> 00:11:56,740 Yes, sir. 146 00:11:56,740 --> 00:12:00,440 If the Commander wishes, my job here is finished. 147 00:12:00,440 --> 00:12:01,540 It is. 148 00:12:01,540 --> 00:12:06,450 Now watch how an experienced officer runs a battle ! 149 00:12:06,450 --> 00:12:09,050 Yes, sir.~~I will. 150 00:12:09,050 --> 00:12:10,150 Now then... 151 00:12:10,150 --> 00:12:11,430 ...now then... 152 00:12:14,960 --> 00:12:17,260 Did you argue with the Commander again ? 153 00:12:17,260 --> 00:12:18,960 Not really. 154 00:12:18,960 --> 00:12:22,760 If the Commander doesn't want my advice, then so be it. 155 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:27,070 I said what I should have. I did my job. 156 00:12:27,070 --> 00:12:29,770 Then now it's just time to watch ? 157 00:12:29,770 --> 00:12:31,070 I guess that's okay. 158 00:12:31,070 --> 00:12:34,730 But I wouldn't want to die under a commander like him. 159 00:12:35,670 --> 00:12:36,680 Would you like some ? 160 00:12:36,680 --> 00:12:37,580 No. 161 00:12:37,580 --> 00:12:39,380 You know I don't like coffee. 162 00:12:39,380 --> 00:12:42,880 Why do soldiers like such disgusting mud water ? 163 00:12:44,080 --> 00:12:47,080 I know you only like tea... 164 00:12:47,080 --> 00:12:49,490 ...but won't you try this ? 165 00:12:49,490 --> 00:12:51,490 It's a favor for you. 166 00:12:52,690 --> 00:12:55,590 In that case, I'll have some. 167 00:12:55,590 --> 00:12:58,030 Yeah, we won't have the guts for this sober. 168 00:12:59,300 --> 00:13:01,600 To the 2nd Fleet of the Alliance Force... 169 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:06,000 All ships rise above the clouds and scan for the enemy fleet. 170 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:11,610 As soon as the enemy is located, attack and destroy them. 171 00:13:11,610 --> 00:13:13,910 Good luck to you all ! 172 00:13:13,910 --> 00:13:15,730 We don't even have time to drink. 173 00:13:18,310 --> 00:13:20,930 They're telling us to go do our job. 174 00:13:22,720 --> 00:13:24,720 What lousy driving. 175 00:13:24,720 --> 00:13:26,320 I can feel drunk without drinking. 176 00:13:26,320 --> 00:13:27,730 That's right. 177 00:13:36,630 --> 00:13:37,530 The 2nd Fleet's coming out of the clouds. 178 00:13:37,530 --> 00:13:39,430 The 2nd Fleet's coming out of the clouds. Enemy ships...confirmed...confirmed ! 179 00:13:39,430 --> 00:13:40,730 What's wrong ? 180 00:13:41,930 --> 00:13:43,040 This... 181 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:44,440 Emeny detected ! 182 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:46,240 Enemy detected ! 183 00:13:46,240 --> 00:13:47,330 Location ? 184 00:13:48,840 --> 00:13:49,430 Thermal sensors detect many objects approaching. 185 00:13:49,430 --> 00:13:50,940 Thermal sensors detect many objects approaching. Enemy ships ! Enemy ships ! 186 00:13:50,940 --> 00:13:52,530 Calm down ! Where are they ? 187 00:13:53,530 --> 00:13:54,150 There ! 188 00:13:54,150 --> 00:13:55,650 There ! What ?! 189 00:13:58,250 --> 00:13:59,950 Enemy ship readings. Directly in front of us. 190 00:13:59,950 --> 00:14:01,250 In front of us ! 191 00:14:06,060 --> 00:14:07,160 Start firing. 192 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:11,130 Avoid colliding with the enemy and open fire. 193 00:14:14,260 --> 00:14:15,370 Start firing ! 194 00:14:15,370 --> 00:14:16,470 Fire ! 195 00:14:16,470 --> 00:14:18,480 Don't worry about crashing into them ! 196 00:14:39,390 --> 00:14:40,940 All ships have avoided collision. No damage. 197 00:14:40,940 --> 00:14:43,590 The coordinates for regrouping, please ? 198 00:14:44,590 --> 00:14:46,590 The current positions are fine. 199 00:14:46,590 --> 00:14:51,130 All ships are to continue fighting under their own initiative. 200 00:14:54,100 --> 00:14:56,200 Damage to our fleet is minimal. 201 00:14:56,200 --> 00:14:57,500 Minimal damage ?! 202 00:14:57,500 --> 00:15:00,210 Of course ! The enemy's not even scratched ! 203 00:15:00,210 --> 00:15:04,510 We greatly outnumber them ! So why don't you smash into them ! 204 00:15:04,510 --> 00:15:06,910 We would win by sheer numbers ! 205 00:15:06,910 --> 00:15:09,510 Who'd make a suicide attack these days ? 206 00:15:09,510 --> 00:15:12,830 Especially when this commander would get credit for it. 207 00:15:22,730 --> 00:15:25,430 But both fleets are barely damaged. 208 00:15:25,430 --> 00:15:28,030 If they came to intercept us, why aren't they attacking more forcefully ? 209 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:34,940 This is a waste of ammunition, but it's better than wasting lives. 210 00:15:34,940 --> 00:15:37,530 But he doesn't waste anything... 211 00:15:39,240 --> 00:15:41,140 He's planning something. 212 00:15:41,140 --> 00:15:44,980 But probably only that red-headed friend of his can understand it. 213 00:15:47,950 --> 00:15:51,380 The weapons are causing the temperature of the atmosphere to rise. 214 00:15:53,150 --> 00:15:55,960 If the temperature rises, it will cause an updraft. 215 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:59,060 I don't like trusting my life to the wind. 216 00:15:59,060 --> 00:16:02,130 It's a different story if we cause the wind. 217 00:16:10,770 --> 00:16:11,570 What's the matter ? 218 00:16:11,570 --> 00:16:12,670 What's the matter ? The winds have stopped. 219 00:16:12,670 --> 00:16:16,680 Possibly because of the heat released during the battle. 220 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:19,680 Good. It will be easier to fight without the winds. 221 00:16:19,680 --> 00:16:22,580 We have the numerical advantage. 222 00:16:22,580 --> 00:16:24,080 The wind has stopped ?! 223 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,730 All ships ascend, immediately ! 224 00:16:33,290 --> 00:16:35,890 The enemy fleet is ascending rapidly. 225 00:16:35,890 --> 00:16:39,300 Are they running away, after all this ? 226 00:16:39,300 --> 00:16:40,200 What now ? 227 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:41,730 It's the wind ! A strong wind ! 228 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:44,900 Wind velocity, 6000 Km/hr. 229 00:16:44,900 --> 00:16:47,730 Cold gasses are being pulled into the heated air mass. 230 00:16:53,010 --> 00:16:55,010 Get out of the clouds for now. 231 00:16:55,010 --> 00:16:56,730 No, sir. 232 00:16:57,410 --> 00:16:58,810 We should ascend. 233 00:16:58,810 --> 00:17:01,220 All ships should leave the surface of the planet. 234 00:17:01,220 --> 00:17:02,220 Shut up ! 235 00:17:02,220 --> 00:17:04,420 If we ascend, we'll be destroyed ! 236 00:17:04,420 --> 00:17:06,820 Can't you see that, you inexperienced fool ?! 237 00:17:06,820 --> 00:17:08,520 Yes, we probably will get shot... 238 00:17:08,520 --> 00:17:09,320 But... 239 00:17:09,320 --> 00:17:10,420 But... No... 240 00:17:10,420 --> 00:17:12,930 ...you're the commander of the fleet... 241 00:17:12,930 --> 00:17:15,130 You're a pest ! Dismissed ! 242 00:17:17,430 --> 00:17:19,330 Why ascend ? 243 00:17:19,330 --> 00:17:23,140 If I were the enemy commander, I could wipe out this fleet with one shot. 244 00:17:23,140 --> 00:17:24,140 Wha...?! 245 00:17:25,140 --> 00:17:27,730 What's the composition of this planet's atmosphere ? 246 00:17:28,540 --> 00:17:32,030 Yup, helium and hydrogen. It would only take one match... 247 00:17:33,250 --> 00:17:37,730 But I don't think anybody in the enemy fleet would think of it. 248 00:17:38,450 --> 00:17:40,750 Fire the nuclear fusion missile. 249 00:17:40,750 --> 00:17:42,950 At the surface of the planet ? 250 00:17:42,950 --> 00:17:44,030 Precisely. 251 00:17:55,670 --> 00:17:58,770 Enemy missile has passed by. No damage. 252 00:17:58,770 --> 00:18:01,730 Bad shot ! What are they aiming for ?! 253 00:18:08,180 --> 00:18:09,280 Oops ! 254 00:18:09,980 --> 00:18:13,080 What're you doing ? Those're the ascent controls ! 255 00:18:13,080 --> 00:18:14,780 Oops, sorry... I'm a little dizzy. 256 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:36,280 Our fleet sustained heavy losses. 257 00:18:36,280 --> 00:18:38,510 It can't be... Such things can't... 258 00:18:38,510 --> 00:18:39,730 Operation orders, please. 259 00:18:40,510 --> 00:18:42,110 All ships retreat... 260 00:18:42,110 --> 00:18:44,110 All ships retreat. 261 00:18:46,010 --> 00:18:47,530 His only good order... 262 00:18:48,110 --> 00:18:49,730 Enemy fleet is retreating. 263 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:52,430 Operation completed. 264 00:18:53,120 --> 00:18:55,080 We will return to Iserlohn Fortress. 265 00:19:05,930 --> 00:19:07,430 Beats me. 266 00:19:07,430 --> 00:19:09,630 Have you ever seen such a bold tactic ? 267 00:19:09,630 --> 00:19:11,880 I'm glad he's not my enemy. 268 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:17,730 It's over. 269 00:19:21,440 --> 00:19:22,750 What's the matter...? 270 00:19:24,750 --> 00:19:27,130 We were lucky today. 271 00:19:34,460 --> 00:19:38,160 So there's an enemy commander who thinks like I do. 272 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:41,360 If I hadn't been dizzy, we'd be dead. 273 00:19:41,360 --> 00:19:42,560 Yeah... 274 00:19:42,560 --> 00:19:46,270 But if I'd insisted on ascending... 275 00:19:46,270 --> 00:19:48,670 ...the other ships might have been saved, too. 276 00:19:48,670 --> 00:19:50,270 Don't worry about it. 277 00:19:50,270 --> 00:19:53,270 That's the best we could do with such a stubborn commander. 278 00:19:53,270 --> 00:19:55,180 On the other hand, the enemy... 279 00:19:56,480 --> 00:20:00,980 I wonder who thought of that plan. 280 00:20:00,980 --> 00:20:03,780 The commander of that white ship...? 281 00:20:08,390 --> 00:20:11,990 Iserlohn Fortress, Expeditionary Fleet has completed its mission. 282 00:20:11,990 --> 00:20:14,390 Requesting docking sequence. 283 00:20:16,790 --> 00:20:19,200 He's come this far, so I'll have to let him in. 284 00:20:19,200 --> 00:20:21,300 He's quite lucky. 285 00:20:21,300 --> 00:20:24,130 But how long will his luck last ? 286 00:20:28,510 --> 00:20:35,710 Expeditionary Fleet, dock in sequential order using bays 8661 through 9754. 287 00:20:35,710 --> 00:20:36,730 Confirmed. 288 00:21:52,880 --> 00:21:56,890 I'll give you credit for defeating the enemy at Legmiza. 289 00:21:56,890 --> 00:22:00,590 But the truth is that the weather was on your side. 290 00:22:00,590 --> 00:22:04,790 Your victory was too dependent on luck for it to be considered any real accomplishment. 291 00:22:04,790 --> 00:22:11,100 Remember, in real battle, there are no storms. 292 00:22:11,100 --> 00:22:15,530 Yes, sir. I plan to distinguish myself in a real battle. 293 00:22:18,010 --> 00:22:19,610 Till then. 294 00:22:22,110 --> 00:22:26,130 No wind will be strong enough to strip the ``skirt'' from his image. 295 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:39,630 It looks like they're offended by my reputation here as well. 296 00:22:39,630 --> 00:22:45,430 Any promising student or athlete is always envied and beaten up. 297 00:22:45,430 --> 00:22:47,930 But an insult to your sister is unforgivable. 298 00:22:47,930 --> 00:22:52,730 True. But it's useless to challenge our foolish superiors. 299 00:23:09,750 --> 00:23:11,950 Okay, who'll win the next battle ? 300 00:23:11,950 --> 00:23:14,560 The allies or the enemy ? Place your bet. 301 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:15,660 I wonder which... 302 00:23:15,660 --> 00:23:17,460 This one's for the enemy... 303 00:23:17,460 --> 00:23:19,460 This one's for the enemy... ...and this one's for our side. 304 00:23:19,460 --> 00:23:20,060 I'll take this side. 305 00:23:20,060 --> 00:23:20,760 I'll take this one. 306 00:23:20,760 --> 00:23:21,760 Me, too... 307 00:23:21,760 --> 00:23:22,660 What ? 308 00:23:22,660 --> 00:23:25,470 There's more for the enemy. 309 00:23:25,470 --> 00:23:27,770 Do you guys plan to die ? 310 00:23:27,770 --> 00:23:29,070 No, Poplan. 311 00:23:29,070 --> 00:23:33,280 Each one plans to be the only survivor and win all the money. 312 00:23:34,980 --> 00:23:39,980 If everyone does that, no one will die and we'll end up winning. 313 00:23:39,980 --> 00:23:43,180 I bet on this side. 314 00:23:48,890 --> 00:23:50,290 What are you guys doing ? 315 00:23:50,290 --> 00:23:52,190 Would you like to join us, sir ? 316 00:23:52,190 --> 00:23:53,290 Hey ! 317 00:23:55,390 --> 00:23:56,700 Is this enough ? 318 00:23:57,900 --> 00:23:59,300 That much... 319 00:23:59,300 --> 00:24:01,700 Which side, sir ? 320 00:24:01,700 --> 00:24:04,100 Which side should I choose ? 321 00:24:04,100 --> 00:24:08,130 Well, I have to look up some things, so... 322 00:24:10,010 --> 00:24:11,210 What should I do with this ? 323 00:24:11,210 --> 00:24:13,430 Put it in the one you think will win. 324 00:24:14,110 --> 00:24:17,730 I'm confident I'll survive... 325 00:24:21,120 --> 00:24:24,220 I don't know who will win. 326 00:24:26,520 --> 00:24:30,030 We only lost because of the rapid change in weather. 327 00:24:30,030 --> 00:24:34,830 I don't believe we made any mistakes in executing the operation. 328 00:24:34,830 --> 00:24:38,530 Therefore, we should continue the attack on Iserlohn Fortress. 329 00:24:59,250 --> 00:25:01,260 Are you studying war again ? 330 00:25:02,260 --> 00:25:03,760 It's a problem... 331 00:25:03,760 --> 00:25:06,160 Although I'm studying history... 332 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:10,560 ...war is on page after page of human history. 333 00:25:10,560 --> 00:25:12,060 It's full of fights and quarrels. 334 00:25:12,060 --> 00:25:14,930 I guess I can't deny that I'm studying war. 335 00:25:20,670 --> 00:25:25,230 They decided that we lost because of the weather. 336 00:25:26,580 --> 00:25:32,080 When we lose a battle they want to blame it on bad luck, the battlefield, or on the weather. 337 00:25:32,080 --> 00:25:34,430 They forget that it's the men who are fighting. 338 00:25:37,890 --> 00:25:40,890 Men decide the results of battles, huh ? 339 00:25:40,890 --> 00:25:45,290 Yes, and the enemy has the commander of that white ship. 340 00:25:46,380 --> 00:25:48,700 There are more. 341 00:25:50,200 --> 00:25:53,500 ``From a girl who's in love with you...'' 342 00:25:53,500 --> 00:25:55,300 It never ends, does it ? 343 00:25:55,300 --> 00:25:57,310 The fan mail ? 344 00:25:57,310 --> 00:26:00,510 Postage isn't free, and paper is an important resource, too. 345 00:26:00,510 --> 00:26:02,710 It's hard dealing with these fan letters. 346 00:26:02,710 --> 00:26:05,710 It would be cruel to throw them away, but what can I do ? 347 00:26:05,710 --> 00:26:07,510 Isn't it okay ? 348 00:26:07,510 --> 00:26:09,320 You don't have to avoid them. 349 00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:13,920 You were the hero at the Battle of El Facil, seven years ago. 350 00:26:13,920 --> 00:26:16,620 That battle was a mistake for me. 351 00:26:16,620 --> 00:26:21,230 Because of one victory, I'm hated by the older officers and I can't retire. 352 00:26:21,230 --> 00:26:25,530 So, the allies need a young hero, huh ? 353 00:26:25,530 --> 00:26:28,330 The wages are too low for an advertising talent. 354 00:26:28,330 --> 00:26:31,440 Well, I only have to do a day's work... 355 00:26:31,440 --> 00:26:33,840 ...in this foolish war. 356 00:26:33,840 --> 00:26:36,640 Even in such a foolish war ? 357 00:26:36,640 --> 00:26:38,040 Don't say it... 358 00:26:38,040 --> 00:26:42,750 Yes, for some time, I've been thinking... 359 00:26:42,750 --> 00:26:45,050 ...of a way to win this war. 360 00:26:45,050 --> 00:26:48,750 Although a stubborn commander would never approve such a plan. 361 00:26:52,060 --> 00:26:53,360 The order to depart has been given. 362 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:58,960 This evening at 18:00, we depart to conquer Iserlohn Fortress. 363 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:02,660 Really foolish. 364 00:27:12,770 --> 00:27:14,480 There's been a report of an enemy attack launch. 365 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:17,880 Possible battlefield is Iserlohn Corridor: Tiamat. 366 00:27:17,880 --> 00:27:21,230 Estimated enemy arrival time: tomorrow at 09:30. 367 00:27:22,380 --> 00:27:29,690 All ships at Iserlohn Fortress will launch and destroy the enemy. 368 00:27:29,690 --> 00:27:31,690 Men assigned to tomorrow's battle... 369 00:27:31,690 --> 00:27:35,600 ...will be granted leave inside the fortress until tomorrow, 06:00. 370 00:27:35,600 --> 00:27:38,100 be counting on you. } Good luck and rest well. 371 00:27:39,100 --> 00:27:44,780 Although he has just arrived, I am assigning Admiral Reinhard von Musel's... 372 00:27:44,780 --> 00:27:46,810 ...Expeditionary Fleet to the left wing of the attacking fleet. 373 00:27:46,810 --> 00:27:48,310 What...? 374 00:27:48,310 --> 00:27:49,910 The left wing... 375 00:27:49,910 --> 00:27:50,910 That's impossible... 376 00:27:52,710 --> 00:27:54,210 The left wing...!? 377 00:27:54,210 --> 00:27:55,710 Is that a problem ? 378 00:27:55,710 --> 00:27:59,620 The left wing is the most important position for attacking. 379 00:27:59,620 --> 00:28:02,120 But if you're scared, you may decline. 380 00:28:02,120 --> 00:28:06,030 No, if that is your order, I will gladly accept it, sir. 381 00:28:11,630 --> 00:28:14,330 Are you really serious about giving the left wing to him ? 382 00:28:14,330 --> 00:28:19,230 As the commander, I decide how important the left wing is. 383 00:28:34,950 --> 00:28:38,150 The battle that will take place at Tiamat, tomorrow morning... 384 00:28:38,150 --> 00:28:41,350 ...will be named the ``4th Tiamat Battle.'' 385 00:28:41,350 --> 00:28:44,830 We wish you the best on behalf of the Kaiser. 386 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:51,460 Even the name of the battle is planned. 387 00:28:51,460 --> 00:28:54,370 Maybe even the winner's decided. 388 00:28:54,370 --> 00:28:56,370 No one will win. 389 00:28:56,370 --> 00:28:59,570 This war's been going on for 150 years and no one has won yet. 390 00:28:59,570 --> 00:29:00,570 And now... 391 00:29:00,970 --> 00:29:01,980 Jerk ! 392 00:29:04,480 --> 00:29:07,580 ...there's no way that one battle will decide it. 393 00:29:07,580 --> 00:29:09,880 It will be another light loss. 394 00:29:09,880 --> 00:29:11,780 It's almost planned. 395 00:29:16,390 --> 00:29:18,090 A planned action... 396 00:29:18,090 --> 00:29:19,990 There's one thing that's not decided. 397 00:29:20,990 --> 00:29:23,090 Which of us will die. 398 00:29:23,090 --> 00:29:25,200 We can't find out by reading the schedules. 399 00:29:26,200 --> 00:29:28,000 So, since we're alive today... 400 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,900 Wow, look at her ! 401 00:29:31,800 --> 00:29:32,800 Let's go. 402 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:33,600 But I'm... 403 00:29:33,600 --> 00:29:35,910 Don't worry about it. You only live once. 404 00:29:50,620 --> 00:29:52,420 They're all shipping out tomorrow. 405 00:29:52,420 --> 00:29:54,120 Come on ! 406 00:29:56,120 --> 00:29:57,730 Okay ! Okay ! 407 00:30:15,600 --> 00:30:18,200 We take the left wing. The most important position ? 408 00:30:18,200 --> 00:30:20,500 That's suspicious. 409 00:30:20,500 --> 00:30:24,500 What do the guys in this fortress think of Admiral Musel ? 410 00:30:26,200 --> 00:30:28,500 Most of them...Enemy... 411 00:30:30,710 --> 00:30:31,750 Enemy... 412 00:30:33,910 --> 00:30:35,000 Enemy... 413 00:30:36,710 --> 00:30:39,710 ...and ally. 414 00:30:46,020 --> 00:30:48,820 We'll annihilate our enemies. 415 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:53,920 He'll probably do the same. 416 00:30:56,130 --> 00:30:58,530 So, now we're even. 417 00:30:58,530 --> 00:31:01,430 It's always a draw with you. 418 00:31:03,630 --> 00:31:07,030 Magazines today don't even worry about spreading dirt about the Imperial household. 419 00:31:07,030 --> 00:31:08,530 The Kaiser's favorite... 420 00:31:08,530 --> 00:31:10,640 She's the older sister of that new admiral. 421 00:31:10,640 --> 00:31:13,840 I can't stand it ! She's really hot ! 422 00:31:13,840 --> 00:31:18,940 If I was the Kaiser, she'd sigh in my wrinkled arms 423 00:31:19,940 --> 00:31:23,750 And now the younger brother is wealthy and powerful. 424 00:31:23,750 --> 00:31:27,550 Thanks to his sister, the whore ! 425 00:31:28,550 --> 00:31:29,450 Shall we ? 426 00:31:29,450 --> 00:31:33,400 You'll be charged with excessive force, if you use that cue. 427 00:31:34,550 --> 00:31:37,380 But is he really under there ? 428 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:40,280 That blonde admiral. 429 00:31:40,280 --> 00:31:43,580 Moron, it's a hologram. Nothing's there ! 430 00:31:43,580 --> 00:31:47,380 I know ! But I still wanna peek. 431 00:31:50,890 --> 00:31:52,290 What do you think you're doing ?! 432 00:31:52,290 --> 00:31:54,090 You're asking for trouble ! 433 00:31:55,890 --> 00:31:58,090 Asking for trouble ? What're you talking about ?! 434 00:31:58,090 --> 00:32:01,190 You dishonored our admiral ! 435 00:32:01,190 --> 00:32:04,500 So, you're on that brat's staff, huh ?! 436 00:32:19,810 --> 00:32:22,010 Looks like someone beat us to it. 437 00:32:22,010 --> 00:32:24,310 They seem to be from our fleet. 438 00:32:24,310 --> 00:32:25,410 We can't abandon them... 439 00:32:25,410 --> 00:32:28,010 They're family. 440 00:32:32,020 --> 00:32:33,420 That's enough ! 441 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:38,200 Please continue the performance. 442 00:32:49,430 --> 00:32:52,730 Ltjg Louis Helm and Ensign Whin Vanderberg, correct ? 443 00:32:52,730 --> 00:32:57,360 I'm Commander Siegfried Kircheis, under the direct command of the Admiral. 444 00:32:57,360 --> 00:32:59,560 Please refrain from any unnecessary fighting. 445 00:32:59,560 --> 00:33:02,700 The only one you should fight is tomorrow's enemy. 446 00:33:02,700 --> 00:33:03,660 Yes, sir ! 447 00:33:03,660 --> 00:33:04,360 But... 448 00:33:05,660 --> 00:33:07,360 How did you know our names, sir ? 449 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:11,570 We're just crewmen from a cruiser... 450 00:33:11,570 --> 00:33:15,370 As long as you're a member of our fleet, it should come as no surprise. 451 00:33:15,370 --> 00:33:18,670 Even the Admiral knows your names. 452 00:33:18,670 --> 00:33:20,570 He does ?! 453 00:33:20,570 --> 00:33:23,380 Although he might forget the names of other commanders... 454 00:33:23,380 --> 00:33:25,650 ...he remembers the names of the members of his fleet. 455 00:33:25,650 --> 00:33:30,000 That's the kind of person Admiral Reinhard von Musel is. 456 00:33:30,780 --> 00:33:33,780 And the Admiral doesn't want you to get into any unnecessary fights. 457 00:33:33,780 --> 00:33:37,000 Those guys aren't worth fighting. 458 00:33:38,590 --> 00:33:39,890 This is the way... 459 00:33:39,890 --> 00:33:42,990 This is why our fleet is strong. 460 00:33:53,900 --> 00:33:56,500 How are our fellow staff officers doing ? 461 00:33:56,500 --> 00:33:58,900 Same as always. 462 00:33:58,900 --> 00:34:00,200 I see. 463 00:34:02,100 --> 00:34:03,810 So it's finally coming, tomorrow. 464 00:34:03,810 --> 00:34:07,000 Yes, tomorrow. 465 00:35:17,880 --> 00:35:19,380 Left wing, advance. 466 00:35:22,990 --> 00:35:24,000 Advance ?! 467 00:35:24,690 --> 00:35:27,590 Left wing fleet, advance. 468 00:35:37,620 --> 00:35:40,820 Why aren't the center or right wings advancing ? 469 00:35:40,820 --> 00:35:43,000 If we continue, our fleet will be a sitting duck ! 470 00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:46,020 Will the enemy take the bait ? 471 00:35:47,020 --> 00:35:51,130 As expected, the fleet commander is planning to sacrifice us. 472 00:35:51,130 --> 00:35:52,430 What a fool. 473 00:35:52,430 --> 00:35:56,130 If that's what he wants, we'll have to act accordingly. 474 00:35:56,130 --> 00:35:58,000 Continue advancing. 475 00:35:58,830 --> 00:36:02,330 But if we continue, we'll be destroyed. 476 00:36:02,330 --> 00:36:05,740 Chief of Staff, the Admiral has a plan. 477 00:36:05,740 --> 00:36:07,640 Surely not that plan ?! 478 00:36:07,640 --> 00:36:11,840 Yes, Commodore. You've done well to figure out my plan. 479 00:36:11,840 --> 00:36:13,540 But isn't it too risky ? 480 00:36:13,540 --> 00:36:15,640 I know the risk. 481 00:36:15,640 --> 00:36:18,700 But is there any other way to save the fleet ? 482 00:36:19,450 --> 00:36:21,550 You're right, sir. 483 00:36:25,650 --> 00:36:27,150 Out late last night, huh ? 484 00:36:28,150 --> 00:36:31,060 Never mind. Go back to sleep. 485 00:36:34,060 --> 00:36:37,450 If we're going to die, we may as well be sleeping. 486 00:36:43,270 --> 00:36:45,270 The enemy's left wing is still advancing. 487 00:36:45,270 --> 00:36:46,170 Distance 16000. 488 00:36:46,170 --> 00:36:47,470 Distance 16000. Ridiculous ! 489 00:36:47,470 --> 00:36:49,570 Are they just stupid ? 490 00:36:49,570 --> 00:36:51,770 Or is this some kind of trick ? 491 00:36:51,770 --> 00:36:55,700 Even if it is a trick, that fleet's too valuable to sacrifice. 492 00:36:55,700 --> 00:36:58,400 The commander of the white ship is commanding that fleet... 493 00:36:58,400 --> 00:37:00,000 Perhaps... 494 00:37:00,900 --> 00:37:06,800 If that's the case, the Imperial Command is trying to get rid of him. 495 00:37:06,800 --> 00:37:08,000 Then, it's... 496 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:12,000 Yes...that sort of shit happens in the Empire, too. 497 00:37:20,010 --> 00:37:21,610 This is suicide ! 498 00:37:21,610 --> 00:37:24,120 Even so, we can't disobey an order. 499 00:37:24,120 --> 00:37:28,120 Damn ! Those guys from the fortress really hate us. 500 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:30,700 I should have hit them some more. 501 00:37:34,620 --> 00:37:37,330 All Alliance forces, advance. 502 00:37:37,330 --> 00:37:39,830 Aim at the advancing fleet. 503 00:37:39,830 --> 00:37:43,730 As soon as the enemy is in range, commence firing. 504 00:37:43,730 --> 00:37:47,300 Don't worry about damaging the left wing fleet in front of us. 505 00:37:47,930 --> 00:37:49,230 Enemy left wing is 5000 from effective firing range. 506 00:37:49,230 --> 00:37:51,840 Enemy left wing is 5000 from effective firing range. They'll be shot by both sides. 507 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:54,140 They'll be wiped out ! 508 00:37:54,140 --> 00:37:56,540 But he's not stopping. 509 00:37:56,540 --> 00:37:57,700 What's he thinking of ? 510 00:38:42,090 --> 00:38:44,700 The enemy is about to enter our firing range. 511 00:38:44,700 --> 00:38:45,700 Stand by to fire. 512 00:38:46,500 --> 00:38:47,500 Now ! 513 00:38:47,500 --> 00:38:49,700 All ships to starboard ! 514 00:38:54,100 --> 00:38:55,800 Fleet ! Starboard turn ! 515 00:38:55,800 --> 00:38:57,000 Starboard ! 516 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:20,220 What ?! 517 00:39:21,320 --> 00:39:23,730 What're they thinking ?! 518 00:39:23,730 --> 00:39:28,030 They're exposing themselves as if they want us to shoot them. 519 00:39:28,030 --> 00:39:29,230 That's it. 520 00:39:29,930 --> 00:39:32,230 This must be a trap. Something's going on... 521 00:39:32,230 --> 00:39:35,130 No, now ! Attack now ! 522 00:39:35,130 --> 00:39:37,560 What're you saying ?! This is a trap ! 523 00:39:37,560 --> 00:39:39,560 We'll attack after we figure out what they're up to ! 524 00:39:39,560 --> 00:39:41,000 It'll be too late then ! 525 00:39:41,860 --> 00:39:43,660 Keep quiet on the battlefield ! 526 00:39:43,660 --> 00:39:45,360 I'm the commander ! 527 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:49,460 The enemy fleet is turning. They'll be on our port flank. 528 00:39:59,670 --> 00:40:01,470 Fleet, turn to port ! 529 00:40:01,470 --> 00:40:03,280 There's no time for that ! 530 00:40:03,280 --> 00:40:04,280 What ? 531 00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:06,980 The enemy's main fleet is right in front of us ! 532 00:40:13,380 --> 00:40:15,250 The enemy is at close range ! 533 00:40:16,790 --> 00:40:19,000 Commence firing. 534 00:40:19,590 --> 00:40:21,000 Commence firing ! 535 00:40:49,710 --> 00:40:51,310 How did this happen ? 536 00:40:51,310 --> 00:40:53,610 Take a good look ! 537 00:40:53,610 --> 00:40:56,010 The sacrificial fleet has maneuvered into a superior position. 538 00:40:56,010 --> 00:40:59,000 The victim is now the hunter. 539 00:41:02,140 --> 00:41:05,440 This was a very aggressive plan, Admiral. 540 00:41:05,440 --> 00:41:07,440 Never again... 541 00:41:07,440 --> 00:41:10,750 After we win this battle, I'll never use such a dangerous strategy again. 542 00:41:15,350 --> 00:41:17,050 That brat ! 543 00:41:17,050 --> 00:41:19,450 We'll face the enemy fleet, head to head ! 544 00:41:19,450 --> 00:41:20,750 I know. 545 00:41:20,750 --> 00:41:23,700 A battle of raw power. Our only chance is to overwhelm them. 546 00:42:23,320 --> 00:42:28,820 Our losses are 18,651 ships and 2,280,000 casualties. 547 00:42:28,820 --> 00:42:31,630 Ignoring ship losses, our casualties are lower than theirs. 548 00:42:31,630 --> 00:42:35,230 The problem's not the number of personnel left alive, but the number still capable of fighting ! 549 00:42:35,230 --> 00:42:38,330 We've also lost fewer ships. 550 00:42:38,330 --> 00:42:41,330 But the enemy still has an undamaged fleet. 551 00:42:41,330 --> 00:42:45,640 If that fleet attacks, we'll be wiped out. 552 00:42:45,640 --> 00:42:50,600 Why didn't anyone attack when that fleet crossed in front of us ? 553 00:42:53,540 --> 00:42:58,850 We outnumber them only if we count that brat's fleet. 554 00:42:58,850 --> 00:43:03,700 But will they help us after we used them as bait ? 555 00:43:04,850 --> 00:43:09,150 Imperial officers don't ask for help from expendable forces. 556 00:43:09,150 --> 00:43:14,260 Even if we win, you won't be able to avoid responsibility. 557 00:43:14,260 --> 00:43:16,760 A soldier does not avoid responsibilities. 558 00:43:17,760 --> 00:43:20,400 We can't ask that brat to help us. 559 00:43:22,760 --> 00:43:25,370 Everything will be decided by what we do. 560 00:43:25,370 --> 00:43:26,370 That's correct. 561 00:43:26,370 --> 00:43:31,070 Our military commanders will be displeased, even if I help them. 562 00:43:32,070 --> 00:43:37,600 You must know, Lord Reinhard, that the hate of ten commanders... 563 00:43:37,600 --> 00:43:42,000 ...is outweighed by the gratitude of the millions of soldiers whose lives will be saved. 564 00:43:43,100 --> 00:43:45,800 Of course... You're right. 565 00:43:47,200 --> 00:43:49,700 The left wing has begun to attack. 566 00:43:50,610 --> 00:43:52,810 They're helping us ? 567 00:43:53,810 --> 00:43:56,450 That brat thinks he's the cavalry. 568 00:44:01,910 --> 00:44:04,320 There's no time now ! 569 00:44:04,320 --> 00:44:06,420 Do you have a plan ? 570 00:44:07,420 --> 00:44:11,920 A small squadron will penetrate the enemy fleet, pretending to attack their fortress. 571 00:44:11,920 --> 00:44:15,000 Meanwhile, the main fleet will escape. 572 00:44:15,820 --> 00:44:17,330 A decoy operation ? 573 00:44:17,330 --> 00:44:21,430 But the fleet going to the fortress will almost certainly be destroyed. 574 00:44:21,430 --> 00:44:24,000 Who'll do the job for us ? 575 00:44:26,330 --> 00:44:28,730 I'll do it. 576 00:44:30,740 --> 00:44:34,000 You...Commodore Yang Wenli ! 577 00:44:35,640 --> 00:44:37,040 What's the matter ? 578 00:44:37,040 --> 00:44:38,540 Volunteering's not like you. 579 00:44:38,540 --> 00:44:40,740 Then why did you volunteer too ? 580 00:44:40,740 --> 00:44:43,650 We'll be wiped out if we stay here. 581 00:44:43,650 --> 00:44:47,950 If I'm going to die, I'd rather it be under your command. 582 00:44:47,950 --> 00:44:49,750 You think too highly of me. 583 00:44:49,750 --> 00:44:52,250 I only want to pay my debts. 584 00:44:52,250 --> 00:44:53,650 Pay your debts ? 585 00:44:53,650 --> 00:45:00,180 If I'd argued more strongly at Legmiza, there might have been fewer casualties. 586 00:45:00,180 --> 00:45:07,380 And if I'd forced him to attack this time, the results might not have been this bad... 587 00:45:07,380 --> 00:45:13,390 But would such a clever commander be tricked into accepting this kind of assignment ? 588 00:45:13,390 --> 00:45:15,890 If it was me...No. 589 00:45:15,890 --> 00:45:19,750 But I think this plan's worth trying. 590 00:45:22,190 --> 00:45:26,100 The decoy fleet under the command of Commodore Yang Wenli is departing. 591 00:45:26,100 --> 00:45:28,000 Good luck, everyone ! 592 00:45:28,900 --> 00:45:30,800 What ? Is that true ? 593 00:45:30,800 --> 00:45:32,300 What is it ? 594 00:45:32,300 --> 00:45:33,100 Yes, sir. 595 00:45:33,100 --> 00:45:36,910 When you say ``everyone,'' it's only three people aboard the cruiser Ulysses. 596 00:45:36,910 --> 00:45:39,310 The rest are unmanned, remote control ships. 597 00:45:39,310 --> 00:45:40,700 Only three ?! 598 00:46:02,320 --> 00:46:03,630 I'm sorry, Captain. 599 00:46:03,630 --> 00:46:07,030 I wish I could navigate this ship, but... 600 00:46:07,030 --> 00:46:09,030 This ship's a temperamental beast. 601 00:46:09,030 --> 00:46:11,300 There's no way I could leave it to an amateur. 602 00:46:11,930 --> 00:46:14,000 We've penetrated the enemy's zone of control ! 603 00:46:14,530 --> 00:46:15,830 Well done ! 604 00:46:15,830 --> 00:46:17,750 Now, it's party time ! 605 00:46:24,760 --> 00:46:28,500 The enemy's been sighted on our flanks ! They're advancing on the fortress ! 606 00:46:29,860 --> 00:46:33,270 Oh, no ! We'll be cut off from the fortress ! 607 00:46:33,270 --> 00:46:35,900 Main fleet, retreat and defend the fortress ! 608 00:46:36,770 --> 00:46:38,270 Main fleet retreating. 609 00:46:39,270 --> 00:46:42,170 They've been fooled by an enemy diversion. 610 00:46:42,170 --> 00:46:43,200 Fools ! 611 00:46:44,880 --> 00:46:46,880 The enemy's main fleet is retreating. 612 00:46:46,880 --> 00:46:48,380 They fell for it. 613 00:46:48,380 --> 00:46:50,580 All forces, continue firing. 614 00:46:50,580 --> 00:46:52,380 Keep the enemy contained, but retreat. 615 00:46:52,380 --> 00:46:55,500 The question is, how long can we keep the enemy fooled ? 616 00:47:08,290 --> 00:47:10,800 The main force is heavily damaged. 617 00:47:11,800 --> 00:47:14,900 The main fleet is attacking the decoy. 618 00:47:14,900 --> 00:47:16,300 We can't abandon them. 619 00:47:16,300 --> 00:47:17,800 Rear Admiral Mittermeyer ! 620 00:47:19,200 --> 00:47:22,700 It's a small thing, but please take care of the enemy ships. 621 00:47:22,700 --> 00:47:25,010 The enemy decoy ? 622 00:47:25,010 --> 00:47:28,000 Twelve fast battleships have already been dispatched. 623 00:47:28,710 --> 00:47:30,510 Only twelve ships ? 624 00:47:30,510 --> 00:47:33,510 Are any more necessary to defeat an enemy decoy ? 625 00:47:34,510 --> 00:47:37,500 Of course... Twelve is enough. 626 00:47:43,940 --> 00:47:45,000 A welcoming party. 627 00:47:54,350 --> 00:47:59,150 From the left wing fleet: Enemy fleet attacking the fortress is a decoy. 628 00:47:59,150 --> 00:48:01,000 There is no need to retreat. 629 00:48:01,750 --> 00:48:04,200 Okay then, let's finish them. 630 00:50:21,100 --> 00:50:23,500 Enemy ship ! It's located directly below us ! 631 00:50:23,500 --> 00:50:24,600 What ?! 632 00:50:27,400 --> 00:50:28,900 The enemy ship isn't firing. 633 00:50:28,900 --> 00:50:33,610 But if it does, the Admiral's ship will be completely destroyed. 634 00:50:33,610 --> 00:50:35,510 Damn ! He's a hostage. 635 00:50:35,510 --> 00:50:37,210 Cease firing ! 636 00:50:37,210 --> 00:50:38,500 Don't attack ! 637 00:50:38,810 --> 00:50:41,910 Now's our chance to counterattack, sir. 638 00:50:41,910 --> 00:50:42,910 What ?! 639 00:50:42,910 --> 00:50:49,100 If we attack now and destroy the enemy flagship, the enemy will slaughter us ! 640 00:50:52,920 --> 00:50:56,020 It's quiet. No one's attacking us. 641 00:50:56,020 --> 00:50:58,130 He's important. 642 00:50:58,130 --> 00:51:00,850 They don't want him killed. 643 00:51:11,240 --> 00:51:13,240 If someone fires now... 644 00:51:13,240 --> 00:51:15,000 It'd be hell. 645 00:51:28,050 --> 00:51:33,350 Kircheis, we can't give up this victory for my life and this ship. 646 00:51:33,350 --> 00:51:35,150 Please wait ! 647 00:51:35,150 --> 00:51:36,150 Attack ! 648 00:51:36,750 --> 00:51:42,980 Sir ! I am responsible for commanding this ship. 649 00:51:42,980 --> 00:51:48,200 Admiral, please perform your duty as fleet commander. 650 00:51:52,490 --> 00:51:53,990 I'm sorry. 651 00:51:53,990 --> 00:51:56,090 You're the captain of this ship. 652 00:51:56,090 --> 00:52:01,000 I'll never interfere with your command again. 653 00:52:01,990 --> 00:52:03,700 We'll proceed. 654 00:52:18,410 --> 00:52:21,610 There is an opening to retreat to port. 655 00:52:21,610 --> 00:52:23,600 All ships, retreat immediately. 656 00:52:33,320 --> 00:52:35,120 Okay, let's go. 657 00:52:35,120 --> 00:52:37,320 Will we be attacked once we release our hostage ? 658 00:52:37,320 --> 00:52:38,920 I don't know. 659 00:52:38,920 --> 00:52:42,220 But if I were him, I probably wouldn't. 660 00:52:42,220 --> 00:52:45,900 This engagement, the 4th Tiamat Battle, is over. 661 00:52:53,730 --> 00:52:54,930 The enemy is retreating. 662 00:52:54,930 --> 00:52:56,000 Shall we pursue ? 663 00:52:56,530 --> 00:52:57,660 There's no need. 664 00:52:57,660 --> 00:53:00,160 Pursuit would only increase casualties. 665 00:53:00,160 --> 00:53:02,000 There will be more battles in the future. 666 00:53:03,660 --> 00:53:06,460 This one is over. 667 00:53:06,460 --> 00:53:09,000 Yes, it's over. 668 00:53:20,070 --> 00:53:21,670 Did something happen ? 669 00:53:21,670 --> 00:53:23,000 Not really. 670 00:53:23,670 --> 00:53:27,000 We're both lucky, for now. 671 00:53:45,890 --> 00:53:48,490 Konev, we survived again. 672 00:53:48,490 --> 00:53:50,490 So, who won ? 673 00:53:50,490 --> 00:53:51,700 I hope we did. 674 00:53:51,700 --> 00:53:54,900 Oh ? Since when did you become a patriot ? 675 00:53:54,900 --> 00:53:58,000 Gimme a break !~~I just don't want to lose the bet ! 676 00:54:04,110 --> 00:54:08,710 Not only did you save the Imperial fleet from a disastrous situation... 677 00:54:08,710 --> 00:54:15,010 ...but, due to your actions on the enemy flank, you brought us almost total victory. 678 00:54:15,010 --> 00:54:17,640 This deserves recognition. As the Fleet Commander, I... 679 00:54:17,640 --> 00:54:22,340 This is a holy war which must be continued regardless of the consequences. 680 00:54:22,340 --> 00:54:26,650 The only thing that will prevent an invasion by the evil, autocratic Empire... 681 00:54:26,650 --> 00:54:29,650 ...is your devotion to your mother country. 682 00:54:29,650 --> 00:54:37,050 Although you may die defending the Republic, you are doing your holy duty to the citizens. 683 00:54:37,050 --> 00:54:41,750 As those on the front line of battle, you are the models for all democratic citizens. 684 00:54:41,750 --> 00:54:47,900 I, Job Truniht, your Secretary of Defense, am proud of you ! 685 00:54:48,260 --> 00:54:51,760 He really is lucky. 686 00:54:51,760 --> 00:54:53,760 Is it just luck ? 687 00:54:55,360 --> 00:55:00,770 At least he's no longer the ``Admiral in the skirt...'' 688 00:55:00,770 --> 00:55:04,670 ...but he's still a conceited blonde brat. 689 00:55:06,070 --> 00:55:08,770 Commodore Yang Wenli ! 690 00:55:08,770 --> 00:55:11,880 I think I misunderstood you. 691 00:55:11,880 --> 00:55:14,380 How about a drink with me tonight ? 692 00:55:14,380 --> 00:55:17,280 I only want a drink of good tea... 693 00:55:17,280 --> 00:55:18,280 ...alone. 694 00:55:23,380 --> 00:55:26,990 I found out the name of the commander of that cruiser. 695 00:55:26,990 --> 00:55:28,690 Commodore Yang Wenli. 696 00:55:28,690 --> 00:55:32,690 He is known as the Hero of El Facil. 697 00:55:32,690 --> 00:55:35,290 Problems, Kircheis... 698 00:55:35,290 --> 00:55:36,090 Sir ? 699 00:55:36,090 --> 00:55:39,700 I had four of them to deal with. 700 00:55:41,120 --> 00:55:44,120 One, how I handle the Empire. 701 00:55:44,120 --> 00:55:46,520 Another, my older sister. 702 00:55:46,520 --> 00:55:48,520 Then, my friends. 703 00:55:49,300 --> 00:55:52,030 Finally, the personnel of this fleet. 704 00:55:53,030 --> 00:55:57,030 And now, another problem I can't ignore has appeared. 705 00:56:01,630 --> 00:56:02,730 What's wrong ? 706 00:56:02,730 --> 00:56:05,540 Don't you like the tea ? 707 00:56:05,540 --> 00:56:07,340 I've learned his name. 708 00:56:08,340 --> 00:56:09,740 Who ? 709 00:56:09,740 --> 00:56:12,040 The commander of that white ship. 710 00:56:12,040 --> 00:56:15,400 His name is Reinhard von Musel. 711 00:56:19,350 --> 00:56:23,250 Commodore Yang Wenli. 712 00:56:26,050 --> 00:56:30,200 Reinhard von Musel... 713 00:56:44,070 --> 00:56:48,670 The light of heroes shines like stars. 714 00:56:48,670 --> 00:56:51,770 This was the beginning of two such stars. 715 00:56:53,270 --> 00:56:57,400 The struggle between these two heroes has begun. 716 00:56:59,700 --> 00:57:08,530 Legend of the Galactic Heroes The beginning... 717 00:57:54,400 --> 00:58:00,400 Yang Wenli: Tomiyama Kei ~~~~~~Kircheis: Hironaka Masashi ~~Reinhard: Horikawa Ryo Attenborough: Inoue Kazuhiko CAST 718 00:58:00,400 --> 00:58:06,400 CAST ~~~~~~~~~Tonio: Kobayashi Michitaka Mittermeyer: Mori Katsuji~~~~ Lobos: Ohki Tamio Muckenberger: Shibata Hidekatsu 719 00:58:06,400 --> 00:58:06,400 ~~~~~~~~~Tonio: Kobayashi Michitaka Mittermeyer: Mori Katsuji~~~~ Lobos: Ohki Tamio Muckenberger: Shibata Hidekatsu 720 00:58:06,400 --> 00:58:12,400 ~~Konev: Suzuoki Hirotaka Poplan: Toshio Furukawa Mecklinger: Haji Takaya~~~~~~~~ ~~~Nillson: Ohbayashi Ryunosuke 721 00:58:12,400 --> 00:58:18,400 Paeta: Tokumaru Kan Reuental: Wakamoto Norio~ Narration/Kurt: Yara Yuusaku~~~~~~~~~~ Oberstein: Shiozawa Kaneto~ 722 00:58:20,400 --> 00:58:24,400 Translation: Sue Shambaugh 723 00:58:24,400 --> 00:58:28,400 Time editing: Central Anime(Kansas) 724 00:58:28,400 --> 00:58:32,400 Additional Editing: Central Anime(Kansas) Version 2.0 725 00:58:32,400 --> 00:59:02,400 NOT FOR SALE OR RENT