LGH 9-10 (LD 3a) Timing - first frame 0:00:28.80,0:00:35.80,~ Legend of the Galactic Heroes 0:00:35.80,0:00:40.00,~ Chapter IX The Klopstock Incident 0:00:46.70,0:00:58.00,~ Sale of this Video is Illegal 0:01:29.30,0:01:34.40,~ subtitles based on translation by Sue Shambaugh 0:01:49.80,0:01:54.30,~ The 36th Emperor of the Galactic Empire, Friedrich IV,... 0:01:54.30,0:01:56.40,~ is 63 years old this year. 0:01:56.40,0:01:59.70,~ He succeeded to the throne 34 years ago. 0:01:59.70,0:02:01.50,~ He has not been a particularly wise ruler. 0:02:01.50,0:02:03.40,~ Neither has he been a tyrant. 0:02:03.40,0:02:07.40,~ His relatives criticize him as the mediocre "Emperor of the Ashes." 0:02:07.40,0:02:11.10,~ Before his assent to the throne, he often indulged in debauchery. 0:02:11.10,0:02:14.50,~ As a result, he was almost disowned. 0:02:14.50,0:02:17.00,~ Friedrich had two older brothers. 0:02:17.00,0:02:19.90,~ Each of them competed for the Empire's throne. 0:02:19.90,0:02:23.20,~ The elder was Richard, and the younger Clementz. 0:02:23.20,0:02:25.70,~ In Imperial Year 452,... 0:02:25.70,0:02:32.40,~ then Crown Prince Richard was sentenced to death, for plotting to murder his father, Otofried V. 0:02:32.40,0:02:38.00,~ However, it was later discovered that he had been framed by his brother, Clementz. 0:02:38.00,0:02:43.80,~ Clementz died in an accident while trying to flee to the Free Planets Alliance. 0:02:43.80,0:02:47.10,~ So, in the end, Friedrich IV took the throne. 0:02:47.10,0:02:49.30,~ But because he had little interest in politics,... 0:02:49.30,0:02:54.70,~ He entrusted everything to Marquis Lichtenlade, the Secretary of State. 0:02:54.70,0:03:00.90,~ Your Majesty, shall we arrange the Imperial visit requested by Prince Braunschweig? 0:03:00.90,0:03:01.50,~ Yes. 0:03:01.50,0:03:07.00,~ I'm afraid it's been quite some time since you visited Marquis Littenheim's home. 0:03:07.00,0:03:14.10,~ Yet Your Majesty has visited Prince Braunschweig's estate too often, perhaps? 0:03:14.10,0:03:15.00,~ Yes, so I have. 0:03:15.00,0:03:20.20,~ Since Braunschweig and Littenheim are both my sons-in-law, I can't be rude. 0:03:20.20,0:03:24.10,~ But today is my daughter Elizabeth's birthday party. 0:03:24.10,0:03:26.10,~ I can afford to go. 0:03:26.10,0:03:27.60,~ Sir. 0:03:32.50,0:03:34.40,~ Oh- What's this? 0:03:34.40,0:03:37.10,~ Do you like it, Prince Braunschweig? 0:03:37.10,0:03:38.60,~ Well, I'm surprised! 0:03:38.60,0:03:46.20,~ I've heard stories, but I've never seen a portrait of Emperor Rudolf as magnificent as this. 0:03:46.20,0:03:49.20,~ So, why is it here? 0:03:49.20,0:03:52.60,~ I'd like to present it to you, Prince. 0:03:52.60,0:03:58.80,~ Oh? But isn't this a treasured heirloom of the Klopstock family? 0:03:58.80,0:04:00.70,~ So it is. 0:04:00.70,0:04:03.70,~ Well, then, what do you want? 0:04:03.70,0:04:05.40,~ No, no, it's not that. 0:04:05.40,0:04:09.60,~ It's just that I heard that His Majesty will be coming to tonight's celebration. 0:04:09.60,0:04:14.90,~ Perhaps he'd accept Your Excellency's intercession on my behalf? 0:04:14.90,0:04:17.10,~ Oh, is that it. 0:04:17.10,0:04:20.70,~ Is there a reason he won't listen to the pleas of a Marquis? 0:04:20.70,0:04:25.00,~ It's been over 30 years since His Majesty Friedrich IV succeeded to the throne. 0:04:25.00,0:04:29.30,~ It's true that long ago I was guilty of some indiscretions. 0:04:29.30,0:04:35.80,~ I want to have my children and grandchildren be able to return to royal society. 0:04:35.80,0:04:38.90,~ I am only thinking of them. 0:04:38.90,0:04:42.10,~ It's not that I don't understand how you feel. 0:04:42.10,0:04:46.50,~ But the truth is, Marquis, that you sided with Grand Duke Clementz. 0:04:46.50,0:04:49.70,~ Really, how can I...? 0:04:49.70,0:04:52.60,~ That is already ancient history. 0:04:52.60,0:04:59.10,~ Please, let bygones be bygones, and lend me your assistance with His Majesty. 0:04:59.10,0:05:00.30,~ Uncle,... 0:05:00.30,0:05:03.30,~ It isn't so much that His Majesty drove Klopstock from society... 0:05:03.30,0:05:08.60,~ but rather that you, and others who supported His Majesty, advised him to do so. 0:05:10.00,0:05:11.60,~ Don't you see? 0:05:11.60,0:05:16.10,~ That's why Klopstock also came to beg my pardon. 0:05:16.10,0:05:20.40,~ Moreover, if I decide to allow it, no one will complain. 0:05:20.40,0:05:21.50,~ Indeed. 0:05:21.50,0:05:23.40,~ Sorry I mentioned it. 0:05:27.70,0:05:32.20,~ Master, how did it go? 0:05:32.20,0:05:37.50,~ Damn that Braunschweig. I lowered my head and flattered his pride. 0:05:37.50,0:05:40.50,~ I've been invited to this evening's party. 0:05:40.50,0:05:42.70,~ It was difficult for you, wasn't it? 0:05:42.70,0:05:47.40,~ Let the bastard make fun of me while he can. 0:05:47.40,0:05:49.90,~ But tonight... 0:05:56.60,0:05:59.00,~ No. I don't want to go. 0:05:59.00,0:06:00.70,~ You're talking without thinking. 0:06:00.70,0:06:02.50,~ These are the high nobles of the Empire. 0:06:02.50,0:06:04.40,~ If you refuse Prince Braunschweig's invitation again,... 0:06:04.40,0:06:07.50,~ I don't know what the court will say about you. 0:06:07.50,0:06:10.00,~ I hate Prince Braunschweig. 0:06:10.00,0:06:13.50,~ He struts around arrogantly, as if he's one of the chosen people. 0:06:13.50,0:06:16.60,~ Well, Lord Reinhart, he probably hates you, too. 0:06:16.60,0:06:21.10,~ But, didn't he courteously invite you anyway? 0:06:21.10,0:06:23.70,~ He just wants to increase attendance. 0:06:23.70,0:06:28.50,~ Must I play a tool to demonstrate his authority? Count me out. 0:06:28.50,0:06:30.20,~ Lord Reinhart... 0:06:30.20,0:06:32.50,~ I know... 0:06:32.50,0:06:36.70,~ You're going to say that since the Emperor will be there, it will be impolite not to go. 0:06:36.70,0:06:38.90,~ What a waste of time. 0:06:38.90,0:06:42.00,~ Will you at least come with me? 0:06:42.00,0:06:44.30,~ Yes. I'll accompany you. 0:06:50.20,0:06:52.50,~ It's set for 7 o'clock. 0:06:52.50,0:06:54.50,~ Please don't forget. 0:06:55.70,0:06:58.40,~ Right. I'll be back 20 minutes before then. 0:06:58.40,0:07:02.10,~ Friedrich and Braunschweig must die together. 0:07:02.10,0:07:03.50,~ Yes sir. 0:07:09.50,0:07:12.20,~ You should go right in. 0:07:12.20,0:07:13.70,~ I know. 0:07:13.70,0:07:16.50,~ However, I intend to slip out as soon as possible. 0:07:16.50,0:07:19.00,~ I'm sorry, but you'll have to wait for me here. 0:07:19.00,0:07:20.10,~ Certainly. 0:07:20.10,0:07:23.30,~ Don't worry about me. Enjoy yourself. 0:07:23.30,0:07:25.80,~ That's easy for you to say... 0:07:32.50,0:07:34.40,~ That was rude of me. 0:07:34.40,0:07:36.00,~ Please forgive me. 0:07:37.90,0:07:40.70,~ Ah- were you injured somewhere? 0:07:48.50,0:07:52.00,~ He's such an eccentric old man, isn't he? 0:07:52.00,0:07:55.70,~ Ah... Baroness Westpfahle. 0:07:55.70,0:07:58.50,~ It's been a long time, Siegfried. 0:07:58.50,0:08:01.80,~ Why haven't you come to see me in all this time? 0:08:01.80,0:08:04.30,~ I've had urgent duties to perform. 0:08:04.30,0:08:06.30,~ If you please, forgive me. 0:08:07.20,0:08:10.30,~ Kircheis is telling the truth. 0:08:10.30,0:08:12.20,~ I've kept him quite busy. 0:08:12.20,0:08:14.60,~ I see. Then it couldn't be helped. 0:08:14.60,0:08:18.80,~ Well, you will be sure to come to my birthday party next month, won't you? 0:08:18.80,0:08:20.20,~ All right? 0:08:20.20,0:08:21.40,~ yes 0:08:22.30,0:08:23.70,~ Put your mind at ease. 0:08:23.70,0:08:26.50,~ I'll be sure to bring him with me. 0:08:26.50,0:08:28.20,~ By the way, Baroness,... 0:08:28.20,0:08:30.20,~ who was that gentleman just now? 0:08:30.20,0:08:33.50,~ Oh, that's Marquis Klopstock. 0:08:33.50,0:08:35.50,~ Klopstock...? 0:08:35.50,0:08:36.70,~ It's understandable. 0:08:36.70,0:08:40.30,~ He was banished from society over 30 years ago. 0:08:40.30,0:08:43.30,~ I wonder what he's doing here? 0:08:43.30,0:08:45.70,~ It's strange, isn't it? 0:09:37.80,0:09:41.20,~ Well well. If it isn't the boy wonder. 0:09:41.20,0:09:43.30,~ Why are you hiding in a corner like this? 0:09:43.30,0:09:46.90,~ Do you have an eye for paintings? 0:09:49.90,0:09:53.00,~ Well, every one of them is worthy of the foremost nobles. 0:09:53.00,0:09:54.80,~ All first-class paintings. 0:09:54.80,0:09:58.90,~ Especially this portrait, a gift from someone down on his luck. 0:09:58.90,0:10:02.30,~ He thought it worthy of Prince Braunschweig,... 0:10:02.30,0:10:05.50,~ and presented it with head bowed. 0:10:05.50,0:10:07.30,~ Oh? Who is that...? 0:10:07.30,0:10:09.80,~ who does such stupid things? 0:10:09.80,0:10:14.10,~ Oh, that fellow sitting over there, Marquis Klopstock. 0:10:14.10,0:10:15.90,~ Marquis Klopstock...? 0:10:18.50,0:10:24.10,~ Indeed. Is the Prince also an art collector? 0:10:24.10,0:10:26.60,~ So he is. 0:10:26.60,0:10:31.20,~ However, they say Marquis Klopstock was once an important family, too. 0:10:31.20,0:10:34.20,~ Who can say that the time may not come,... 0:10:34.20,0:10:39.40,~ when Prince Braunschweig might have to part with this famous painting, too? 0:10:39.40,0:10:41.00,~ What was that? 0:10:41.00,0:10:44.90,~ How many times to you think this farce will be repeated... 0:10:44.90,0:10:48.90,~ collecting and showing off paintings? 0:10:48.90,0:10:51.30,~ Don't be arrogant, kid. 0:10:51.30,0:10:53.50,~ I'm not being arrogant. 0:10:53.50,0:10:56.90,~ It's just that after being barked at by so many ill-bred dogs,... 0:10:56.90,0:11:01.10,~ every now and then I take a kick at one, for the dog's own good. 0:11:01.10,0:11:03.30,~ Why you... 0:11:07.80,0:11:12.10,~ His Majesty the Emperor has already left New Sans Souci. 0:11:12.10,0:11:14.70,~ He's on his way here now. 0:11:14.70,0:11:19.40,~ I'd like everyone to wait while arrival preparations are being made. 0:11:24.60,0:11:26.10,~ I'll remember this. 0:11:26.10,0:11:28.60,~ And I'll certainly settle it with you. 0:11:28.60,0:11:30.20,~ Please do. 0:11:30.20,0:11:33.40,~ But have the Baron do it personally. 0:11:33.40,0:11:37.50,~ Very well. And you take good care of your sister. 0:12:02.20,0:12:03.70,~ Strange... 0:12:03.70,0:12:06.80,~ I could have sworn he had a cane. 0:12:36.50,0:12:39.90,~ What? Are you sure, Ansbach? 0:12:39.90,0:12:41.10,~ Yes sir. 0:12:41.10,0:12:44.30,~ The message just came from New Sans Souci. 0:12:45.50,0:12:47.10,~ How shall we deal with it? 0:12:47.10,0:12:49.40,~ It can't be helped. Begin at once. 0:12:49.40,0:12:50.40,~ Yes sir. 0:12:57.50,0:12:59.30,~ Baroness... 0:12:59.30,0:13:01.60,~ Oh dear. You're bored, aren't you? 0:13:01.60,0:13:03.20,~ It's not that. 0:13:03.20,0:13:06.20,~ The sight-seeing is quite amusing. 0:13:06.20,0:13:08.40,~ However, has something happened? 0:13:08.40,0:13:11.70,~ A little while ago the atmosphere in here seemed to change. 0:13:11.70,0:13:14.20,~ Just a small accident. 0:13:14.20,0:13:16.40,~ Accident? 0:13:16.40,0:13:20.20,~ His Majesty developed a sudden stomach-ache while on his way here. 0:13:20.20,0:13:23.00,~ They say he's turned back. 0:13:23.00,0:13:25.50,~ Oh, suddenly...? 0:13:25.50,0:13:29.60,~ You mean he had too much to drink. 0:13:29.60,0:13:34.20,~ Poor Braunschweig. He's going to lose face. 0:13:34.20,0:13:37.50,~ If it's an illness, it's not his fault. 0:13:45.70,0:13:48.90,~ He was banned from society over 30 years ago. 0:13:48.90,0:13:51.60,~ It's strange seeing him here. 0:13:52.50,0:13:54.70,~ It certainly is strange. 0:14:00.50,0:14:04.50,~ It's 6:50. 0:14:04.50,0:14:07.80,~ Ten minutes to go... 0:14:10.60,0:14:15.70,~ I'm sorry to report that His Majesty developed a stomachache on his way here,... 0:14:15.70,0:14:17.80,~ and has returned to New Sans Souci. 0:14:17.80,0:14:19.20,~ No - it's nothing serious. 0:14:19.20,0:14:20.90,~ It's just a precaution. 0:14:20.90,0:14:25.40,~ I know we're all disappointed that His Majesty won't be here with us. 0:14:25.40,0:14:29.00,~ However, I hope you'll all enjoy the food and wine anyway. 0:14:29.00,0:14:32.30,~ You can't come in unless you have an invitation. 0:14:32.30,0:14:33.70,~ It doesn't matter who you are. 0:14:33.70,0:14:36.50,~ In that case, can you summon His Excellency Lohengramm. 0:14:36.50,0:14:38.50,~ It's not possible now. 0:14:38.50,0:14:39.50,~ What's the problem here? 0:14:39.50,0:14:40.50,~ Sir! 0:14:40.50,0:14:42.50,~ This man... 0:14:44.30,0:14:45.20,~ Excuse me. 0:14:45.20,0:14:49.30,~ I'm Prince Braunschweig's aide, Commodore Ansbach. 0:14:49.30,0:14:51.20,~ And you...? 0:14:51.20,0:14:56.10,~ Admiral Lohengramm's subordinate, Vice Admiral Siegfried Kircheis. 0:14:56.10,0:14:58.20,~ I beg your pardon! 0:15:01.60,0:15:03.50,~ Five minutes left. 0:15:03.50,0:15:05.70,~ Correct. 0:15:10.80,0:15:13.70,~ Emperor Rudolf... 0:15:13.70,0:15:17.50,~ Please forgive me for rebelling against the Imperial house. 0:15:17.50,0:15:20.30,~ They pollute Your Majesty's bloodline. 0:15:20.30,0:15:23.00,~ I have attacked that libertine, Friedrich,... 0:15:23.00,0:15:29.20,~ And Braunschweig, who deceives him in affairs of state. 0:15:29.20,0:15:33.90,~ It's all for the sake of the Goldenbaum dynasty. 0:15:39.60,0:15:44.50,~ If His Majesty isn't coming, there's not much sense in staying here. 0:15:44.50,0:15:49.20,~ Seeing the Prince's mood, it might be best to get away now. 0:15:49.20,0:15:52.30,~ Well, then, shall I escape, too? 0:15:52.30,0:15:56.50,~ Kircheis is probably tired of waiting for me. 0:15:58.60,0:15:59.50,~ I understand. 0:15:59.50,0:16:01.20,~ I'll go summon him. 0:16:01.20,0:16:02.80,~ Please. 0:16:11.80,0:16:13.10,~ Mother... 0:16:15.30,0:16:18.20,~ I'm sorry. Mother suddenly... 0:16:22.00,0:16:24.10,~ Let's use that bench over there. 0:16:29.40,0:16:30.80,~ Get that cane out of the way. 0:16:30.80,0:16:31.50,~ Yes sir. 0:16:33.10,0:16:35.10,~ I'll summon a doctor. 0:16:44.70,0:16:45.80,~ Damn! 0:16:46.90,0:16:48.40,~ Lord Reinhart! 0:16:52.70,0:16:54.00,~ Lord Reinhart! 0:16:54.00,0:16:55.40,~ Where are you? 0:16:57.20,0:16:58.70,~ Lord Reinhart! 0:17:02.80,0:17:05.00,~ Lord Reinhart! 0:17:11.40,0:17:13.90,~ Lord Reinhart... 0:17:13.90,0:17:15.50,~ Prince Braunschweig! 0:17:15.50,0:17:16.70,~ Where are you? 0:17:18.60,0:17:20.80,~ Lord Reinhart... 0:17:26.00,0:17:27.30,~ Lord Reinhart! 0:17:27.30,0:17:29.10,~ Where are you? 0:17:29.10,0:17:31.50,~ Answer me! 0:17:31.50,0:17:33.80,~ Kircheis... 0:17:37.20,0:17:38.50,~ Lord Reinhart! 0:17:39.60,0:17:40.70,~ Are you OK? 0:17:40.70,0:17:43.70,~ I still can't hear well. 0:17:43.70,0:17:47.70,~ A moment ago my ears started ringing with pain. 0:17:52.70,0:17:55.90,~ I knew you'd come looking for me if I just kept still. 0:17:55.90,0:17:58.60,~ So, I didn't move. 0:17:58.60,0:17:59.70,~ Please forgive me. 0:17:59.70,0:18:01.20,~ It's all my fault. 0:18:01.20,0:18:03.70,~ I should have insisted to be allowed inside. 0:18:03.70,0:18:06.00,~ That's right. It's your fault. 0:18:06.00,0:18:09.20,~ Therefore, tomorrow you must treat me to coffee. 0:18:09.20,0:18:11.30,~ Reinhart... 0:18:11.30,0:18:12.90,~ Oh, good. 0:18:12.90,0:18:15.10,~ I'm glad this survived. 0:18:15.10,0:18:19.20,~ Shall we drink a toast to my good luck. 0:18:19.20,0:18:22.20,~ I think I've earned a drink, too. 0:18:22.20,0:18:24.60,~ Baroness! 0:18:24.60,0:18:27.10,~ I'm glad you're not hurt. 0:18:27.10,0:18:30.30,~ Both of us have the devil's own luck. 0:18:30.30,0:18:34.00,~ Just like those two gentlemen... 0:18:34.70,0:18:35.90,~ Uncle! 0:18:35.90,0:18:37.50,~ Put out the fire! 0:18:37.50,0:18:40.80,~ What are you doing! Put out the fire! 0:18:40.80,0:18:42.00,~ Please stop! 0:18:42.00,0:18:43.70,~ The painting will burn! 0:18:43.70,0:18:46.40,~ Oh dear, what a waste. 0:18:46.40,0:18:48.70,~ At least that scene is artistically useful. 0:18:48.70,0:18:50.50,~ Ooops. A slip of the tongue. 0:18:54.10,0:18:55.20,~ Excuse me... 0:18:55.20,0:18:57.00,~ For the record... 0:18:57.00,0:19:01.10,~ Please state your full name and rank. 0:19:01.10,0:19:03.80,~ Imperial Admiral von Lohengramm. 0:19:03.80,0:19:05.30,~ And you? 0:19:05.30,0:19:06.80,~ Your pardon. 0:19:06.80,0:19:10.20,~ I'm a member of the mansion guard, Commodore Streit. 0:19:10.20,0:19:11.60,~ You're just doing your duty. 0:19:11.60,0:19:14.50,~ So, do you know who's the perpetrator of this incident ? 0:19:14.50,0:19:17.20,~ Not yet. 0:19:17.20,0:19:21.80,~ Now that you mention it, I think I know. 0:19:30.20,0:19:33.60,~ Johann, do you laugh at your father's foolish acts? 0:19:33.60,0:19:37.30,~ If only you were still alive. 0:19:39.20,0:19:41.60,~ How did it go? 0:19:41.60,0:19:44.10,~ I'm truly sorry to tell you this... 0:19:44.10,0:19:46.40,~ Friedrich wasn't killed? 0:19:46.40,0:19:47.90,~ He never arrived at the party. 0:19:47.90,0:19:51.50,~ He returned to New Sans Souci. 0:19:51.50,0:19:53.50,~ And, Braunschweig...? 0:19:53.50,0:19:56.70,~ Only minor injuries. 0:19:57.70,0:20:03.00,~ The cane with the bomb was probably removed from the hall. 0:20:03.00,0:20:06.10,~ How regrettable... 0:20:06.10,0:20:08.60,~ My life is over. 0:20:08.60,0:20:12.00,~ No, it ended 30 years ago. 0:20:12.00,0:20:14.70,~ driven from society... 0:20:14.70,0:20:16.20,~ friendship's lost... 0:20:16.20,0:20:18.10,~ marriage proposal's refused... 0:20:18.10,0:20:20.50,~ And I have no heir to succeed me. 0:20:20.50,0:20:25.80,~ I wanted revenge on Friedrich and Braunschweig. 0:20:25.80,0:20:27.20,~ Master... 0:20:27.20,0:20:28.90,~ You should leave now. 0:20:28.90,0:20:33.60,~ You've served our family well. 0:20:44.40,0:20:51.30,~ Well. You've come to ask His Majesty for permission to arrest Marquis Klopstock? 0:20:51.30,0:20:55.60,~ Yes. But, unfortunately, he refused me permission. 0:20:55.60,0:20:59.60,~ Prince Braunschweig had already approached him about the arrest. 0:20:59.60,0:21:02.80,~ So, as long as I was here, I thought I would see my sister. 0:21:02.80,0:21:05.90,~ But, why would you make such a request? 0:21:05.90,0:21:09.30,~ Because, sister, if His Majesty had taken you along with him tonight,... 0:21:09.30,0:21:12.70,~ you might have been injured yourself. 0:21:12.70,0:21:15.50,~ But I am fine, as you can see. 0:21:15.50,0:21:19.40,~ Can't you be satisfied with surviving the incident? 0:21:19.40,0:21:20.90,~ Very well. 0:21:20.90,0:21:24.90,~ But, it's good that you could see me. 0:21:33.20,0:21:35.80,~ The bastard set the fire himself. 0:21:35.80,0:21:37.10,~ Captain Ferner, isn't it? 0:21:37.10,0:21:39.00,~ Why don't you open fire? 0:21:39.00,0:21:43.10,~ The statue of Emperor Rudolf is in front of the gate. 0:21:43.10,0:21:45.70,~ If you don't care if I hit it... 0:21:45.70,0:21:47.50,~ What? 0:21:47.50,0:21:49.70,~ Don't be absurd. 0:22:02.40,0:22:04.30,~ The history of the Galactic Empire... 0:22:04.30,0:22:07.20,~ is a story of an unending struggle for political power. 0:22:07.20,0:22:11.20,~ Among the recent Emperors, five were assassinated. 0:22:11.20,0:22:14.40,~ The number of men who were killed while struggling for the throne,... 0:22:14.40,0:22:19.40,~ or those who were murdered in cold blood, are not accurately known. 0:22:19.40,0:22:25.20,~ In the history of the Goldenbaum dynasty, these things are not usually know. 0:22:25.20,0:22:33.20,~ The Klopstock Incident 0:22:51.80,0:23:01.80,~ Sale of this video is illegal 0:24:04.20,0:24:06.20,~ Next... 0:24:20.70,0:24:24.30,~ Next Chapter X "Jessica's War" 0:24:28.20,0:24:30.70,~ Following the capture of Iserlohn Fortress,... 0:24:30.70,0:24:33.00,~ Yang Wenli was promoted to Vice Admiral. 0:24:33.00,0:24:36.30,~ He was invited to the anniversary ceremony of the Officer's Academy at 0:24:36.30,0:24:40.10,~ Therneusen, the second-largest city on planet Heinessen. 0:24:40.10,0:24:45.50,~ Therneusen held many memories for Yang from his time at the Academy. 0:24:49.70,0:24:52.10,~ We're there, Admiral Yang. 0:24:52.10,0:24:54.20,~ I had a nice nap. 0:25:00.60,0:25:04.20,~ We don't have any particular schedule,... 0:25:04.20,0:25:06.10,~ except the ceremony, of course. 0:25:06.10,0:25:08.70,~ So, if there's anything you'd like to see, we can go. 0:25:08.70,0:25:11.00,~ Don't worry about me. 0:25:11.00,0:25:14.40,~ Besides, isn't there someone you'd like to see? 0:25:14.40,0:25:15.60,~ Hey... 0:25:19.70,0:25:21.10,~ Here he is! 0:25:21.10,0:25:22.50,~ That's him. 0:25:23.40,0:25:24.60,~ Look this way. 0:25:31.20,0:25:33.20,~ You're Admiral Yang Wenli, aren't you? 0:25:33.20,0:25:40.50,~ I'm Raymond Togliacci, manager of the Therneusen district of the National Peace Conference. 0:25:40.50,0:25:42.60,~ Really... 0:25:42.60,0:25:44.70,~ Pleased to meet you. 0:25:44.70,0:25:48.90,~ Everyone! The Hero of El Facile! The Wonder of Iserlohn! 0:25:48.90,0:25:50.70,~ Miracle Yang! 0:25:50.70,0:25:53.80,~ Let me introduce Admiral Yang Wenli! 0:25:54.90,0:25:58.20,~ Admiral Yang... the bouquet. 0:26:06.50,0:26:09.70,~ Everyone. This girl is a war orphan. 0:26:09.70,0:26:13.20,~ Her father was killed in the battle of Astarte. 0:26:13.20,0:26:18.50,~ He gave his life to protect the peace and freedom of his fatherland. 0:26:18.50,0:26:22.60,~ Isn't there some way to honor the sacrifice of her father? 0:26:22.60,0:26:23.70,~ There is! 0:26:23.70,0:26:27.20,~ That way is to fight to the finish, to topple the Empire. 0:26:27.20,0:26:31.70,~ Some people of the so-called Peace Party, advocate a peace treaty with the Empire. 0:26:31.70,0:26:35.80,~ They think peaceful coexistence with a despotic state is possible. 0:26:35.80,0:26:38.80,~ But, that is only wishful thinking! 0:26:38.80,0:26:42.30,~ The anti-war party's claims about the Empire are untrue. 0:26:42.30,0:26:44.70,~ This is a free nation. 0:26:44.70,0:26:47.50,~ Therefore, our Alliance tolerates opposition to national policy. 0:26:47.50,0:26:49.60,~ But the Peace Party is naive. 0:26:49.60,0:26:51.70,~ They are no more than a bunch of spoiled children. 0:26:51.70,0:26:53.40,~ That's right! 0:26:53.40,0:26:56.50,~ In the upcoming Therneusen special election,... 0:26:56.50,0:27:00.80,~ vote for me, Raymond Togliacci. 0:27:00.80,0:27:03.10,~ Everybody's choice. 0:27:03.10,0:27:05.10,~ Join us in tomorrow's victory. 0:27:05.10,0:27:06.80,~ Long live the Alliance! 0:27:06.80,0:27:08.80,~ Long live the Republic! 0:27:08.80,0:27:10.50,~ Down with the Empire! 0:27:10.50,0:27:11.50,~ Long live the Alliance! 0:27:11.50,0:27:13.00,~ Long live the Republic! 0:27:13.00,0:27:14.80,~ Down with the Empire! 0:27:14.80,0:27:16.30,~ Togliacci! 0:27:16.30,0:27:18.30,~ Togliacci! 0:27:18.30,0:27:21.60,~ Thank you, everyone. Thank you. 0:27:25.30,0:27:26.90,~ Well, I'm stunned. 0:27:26.90,0:27:31.90,~ I didn't expect to get roped into a political circus in a place like this. 0:27:33.00,0:27:36.80,~ It mades it look like you came to support that war advocate. 0:27:36.80,0:27:39.50,~ That's exactly what the scoundrels wanted. 0:27:39.50,0:27:41.50,~ What scoundrels? 0:27:41.50,0:27:44.20,~ The brass that sent me here. 0:27:44.20,0:27:47.10,~ I bet Truniht's behind it. 0:27:47.10,0:27:49.80,~ Does the Defense Minister do things like that? 0:27:49.80,0:27:52.80,~ Yeah. I should have suspected. 0:27:52.80,0:27:55.50,~ I was always just on the verge of flunking out of the Academy... 0:27:55.50,0:28:00.70,~ but they invited me to the anniversary ceremony. 0:28:01.40,0:28:05.90,~ But, that little girl wasn't happy to see me. 0:28:06.60,0:28:09.20,~ "Why did you kill my father?" 0:28:09.20,0:28:12.30,~ Her eyes accused me. 0:28:12.30,0:28:16.50,~ For me, a survivor, there are no words to answer that. 0:28:17.70,0:28:21.60,~ Nevertheless, what kind of man makes a child like that into an election pawn. 0:28:21.60,0:28:23.90,~ Really! Politicians! 0:28:27.80,0:28:29.90,~ Admiral, shall I make some tea. 0:28:29.90,0:28:32.40,~ Yeah. Even better if there's brandy in it. 0:28:32.40,0:28:34.20,~ I'll go look. 0:28:36.90,0:28:38.40,~ I'll get it. 0:28:43.00,0:28:44.70,~ Who are you? 0:28:44.70,0:28:47.00,~ Stop! 0:28:47.00,0:28:49.20,~ Damn you, Yang Wenli! 0:28:53.20,0:28:55.40,~ What is the hero of El Facile? 0:28:55.40,0:28:58.00,~ A shill for a war-monger! 0:29:04.20,0:29:07.00,~ STOP IT! 0:29:12.20,0:29:13.40,~ Hi. 0:29:15.00,0:29:17.20,~ It's security! What's going on? 0:29:22.40,0:29:23.50,~ Oh, I'm sorry. 0:29:23.50,0:29:27.50,~ We're having a party, and someone got drunk. 0:29:27.50,0:29:30.30,~ Really mature, losing control like that. 0:29:30.30,0:29:32.10,~ Thanks anyway. 0:29:37.40,0:29:38.90,~ Does it hurt? 0:29:38.90,0:29:42.20,~ No. Not much. 0:29:42.20,0:29:44.30,~ I'm really sorry. 0:29:44.30,0:29:49.30,~ When I heard they were coming here, I came as fast as I could. 0:29:49.30,0:29:52.30,~ You're timing was perfect. 0:29:52.30,0:29:56.80,~ Any later, and I'd be too ugly to go to tomorrow morning's ceremony. 0:29:56.80,0:29:58.60,~ You're still going? 0:29:58.60,0:30:00.60,~ It's an order from the higher-ups. 0:30:00.60,0:30:03.40,~ It's part of my job. 0:30:03.40,0:30:04.50,~ I see. 0:30:04.50,0:30:07.60,~ But things like today can happen. 0:30:07.60,0:30:09.90,~ I hope you understand. 0:30:09.90,0:30:11.20,~ Yeah. 0:30:11.20,0:30:18.50,~ Our anti-war party is running a candidate for Representative in this special election. 0:30:18.50,0:30:21.20,~ Our movement is growing. 0:30:21.20,0:30:23.50,~ We had a chance of winning. 0:30:23.50,0:30:26.20,~ But, then you came here. 0:30:26.20,0:30:29.00,~ Whatever you meant, the sight of you shaking hands with the opposition made an impression. 0:30:29.00,0:30:34.60,~ It's been transmitted on television, and in all the newspapers. 0:30:34.60,0:30:38.30,~ You can't imagine the panic in election headquarters. 0:30:38.30,0:30:43.40,~ The narrow lead we had until yesterday was reversed in an instant. 0:30:43.40,0:30:48.10,~ After all, you're "Miracle Yang." 0:30:48.10,0:30:50.70,~ I can understand why your friends are angry. 0:30:50.70,0:30:53.10,~ It was thoughtless of me. 0:30:53.10,0:30:56.90,~ If you really mean that, don't go tomorrow! 0:30:56.90,0:30:59.70,~ Jessica... 0:30:59.70,0:31:01.00,~ I guess it's too much to ask. 0:31:01.00,0:31:03.90,~ That's the problem with a public life. 0:31:03.90,0:31:06.50,~ Jean said it well. 0:31:06.50,0:31:09.80,~ From my heart, I apologize for my friends' actions. 0:31:09.80,0:31:12.50,~ Thanks for keeping it to yourself. 0:31:12.50,0:31:14.00,~ Bye... 0:31:16.70,0:31:19.40,~ Jessica... 0:31:20.70,0:31:22.90,~ Never mind. 0:31:22.90,0:31:25.20,~ Good-bye. 0:31:33.80,0:31:36.40,~ Admiral Yang... she left. 0:31:36.40,0:31:37.40,~ yeah. 0:31:37.40,0:31:40.20,~ Why didn't you tell her? 0:31:40.20,0:31:42.10,~ "I came to see you." 0:31:42.10,0:31:42.90,~ Julian? 0:31:42.90,0:31:44.10,~ eh? 0:31:44.10,0:31:46.20,~ Is the tea ready yet? 0:32:02.00,0:32:04.10,~ What do you think? Nice restaurant, isn't it. 0:32:04.10,0:32:06.30,~ Being an Admiral is terrific. 0:32:06.30,0:32:08.10,~ Really delicious! 0:32:08.10,0:32:11.60,~ But, can you afford to pay for this? 0:32:11.60,0:32:15.50,~ Yup. I came here often when I was in the Academy. 0:32:15.50,0:32:16.90,~ The price hasn't gone up since then. 0:32:16.90,0:32:19.00,~ Admiral Yang Wenli? 0:32:19.00,0:32:20.70,~ Yes, I am. 0:32:20.70,0:32:25.60,~ Those customers would like your autograph. 0:32:25.60,0:32:29.10,~ I'm sorry, but this is a private dinner. 0:32:29.10,0:32:32.90,~ Ah, yes, but... Admiral... 0:32:36.00,0:32:38.60,~ Thank you very much. 0:32:48.40,0:32:54.00,~ (Alliance national anthem) 0:32:54.00,0:32:55.40,~ Hooray for Admiral Yang! 0:32:59.70,0:33:01.30,~ Shall we go? 0:33:01.30,0:33:02.70,~ I guess so. 0:33:05.20,0:33:09.30,~ This special election looks like a close contest. 0:33:09.30,0:33:13.20,~ Oh dear. These things really spoil the view. 0:33:23.80,0:33:25.10,~ A fight? 0:33:25.10,0:33:26.60,~ Sounds like, doesn't it. 0:33:29.00,0:33:30.70,~ The Patriotic Knights! 0:33:31.70,0:33:33.20,~ Stop it. What are you doing? 0:33:33.20,0:33:34.50,~ Pull out! 0:33:37.70,0:33:39.90,~ Are you OK? 0:33:39.90,0:33:44.00,~ To... Arnold Street... Peace Party HQ... 0:33:44.00,0:33:46.00,~ Understood. Hang on. 0:33:46.00,0:33:47.30,~ Julian, give me a hand. 0:33:47.30,0:33:48.50,~ Right. 0:34:09.90,0:34:12.00,~ Julian, go back to the hotel. 0:34:12.00,0:34:13.60,~ And go to bed early. 0:34:45.00,0:34:46.90,~ Yang Wenli!? 0:34:47.50,0:34:48.30,~ Peter! 0:34:48.30,0:34:50.40,~ What have you done to him? 0:34:50.40,0:34:51.90,~ Don't jump to conclusions. 0:34:51.90,0:34:54.80,~ I'm not the one who did it. 0:34:54.80,0:34:56.20,~ Yang! 0:34:56.20,0:34:57.80,~ He was attacked by the PKC. 0:34:57.80,0:35:02.20,~ He's badly injured, but no bones are broken. 0:35:08.40,0:35:12.00,~ Admiral Yang, you saved one of our campaigners. 0:35:12.00,0:35:15.50,~ I thank you on his behalf. 0:35:15.50,0:35:18.10,~ I'm James Thorndike. 0:35:18.10,0:35:20.70,~ Yang Wenli. 0:35:20.70,0:35:22.00,~ Stop that! 0:35:22.00,0:35:22.90,~ Jessica... 0:35:22.90,0:35:24.30,~ But if we can publish these photos... 0:35:24.30,0:35:27.50,~ It will help neutralize those war mongers. 0:35:27.50,0:35:30.30,~ We're not like them. 0:35:30.30,0:35:32.80,~ We don't use these sneaky tactics. 0:35:32.80,0:35:37.90,~ Besides, Admiral Yang doesn't like to be used by politicians. 0:35:40.10,0:35:43.80,~ Mr. Thorndike seems like a nice man. 0:35:43.80,0:35:51.10,~ He joined the anti-war movement after he lost his 3 sons in the second attack on Iserlohn. 0:35:51.10,0:35:52.80,~ He's a gentle person. 0:35:52.80,0:35:55.90,~ But he hates the war from the bottom of his heart. 0:35:59.30,0:36:00.80,~ Nostalgic, isn't it, Yang? 0:36:00.80,0:36:02.40,~ Yeah. 0:36:02.40,0:36:07.80,~ But whenever I pass this way, the sorrow comes back. 0:36:10.70,0:36:12.90,~ So, shall we go in? 0:36:12.90,0:36:14.00,~ Will you be OK? 0:36:14.00,0:36:17.00,~ Yes, because today, I'm not alone. 0:36:19.50,0:36:21.10,~ It's ironic. 0:36:21.10,0:36:24.70,~ Although neither you nor Jean liked war at all,... 0:36:24.70,0:36:26.70,~ both of you ended up being soldiers. 0:36:26.70,0:36:29.60,~ There were many reasons. 0:36:29.60,0:36:31.40,~ many reasons... 0:36:38.60,0:36:41.80,~ 1... 2... 1... 2... 1... 2... 0:37:01.80,0:37:03.50,~ I thought you'd be here. 0:37:03.50,0:37:04.60,~ Anything wrong with that? 0:37:04.60,0:37:06.20,~ Don't "Anything wrong" me. 0:37:06.20,0:37:08.40,~ You skipped simulations again. 0:37:08.40,0:37:11.00,~ The teacher hit the roof. 0:37:11.00,0:37:14.10,~ Just running is enough military drill for me. 0:37:14.10,0:37:17.30,~ Besides, I don't like simulations much. 0:37:17.30,0:37:22.30,~ You don't think "Military Genius" describes a fellow who defeated a TV screen? 0:37:22.30,0:37:24.40,~ That was just a fluke. 0:37:25.40,0:37:29.10,~ You wanted to be a history student originally, didn't you? 0:37:29.10,0:37:31.70,~ If I had money, I wouldn't be here. 0:37:31.70,0:37:33.50,~ Me neither. 0:37:33.50,0:37:38.70,~ But in order to go to college, it had to be the Officer Academy. 0:37:38.70,0:37:42.40,~ It's heaven-sent for us poor folks. 0:37:42.40,0:37:47.30,~ But if you don't become a soldier, you have to repay all expenses. 0:37:47.30,0:37:50.20,~ That's the drawback, isn't it? 0:37:50.20,0:37:51.20,~ You've had a enough of that. 0:37:53.00,0:37:55.60,~ Hey, I'm not finished with this. 0:37:55.60,0:37:58.00,~ Don't worry, that history isn't going anywhere. 0:38:15.90,0:38:18.30,~ What do you think? Isn't she gorgeous? 0:38:18.30,0:38:20.40,~ Is she a music teacher? 0:38:20.40,0:38:22.40,~ The headmaster's daughter. 0:38:22.40,0:38:24.10,~ That bald old man? 0:38:24.10,0:38:26.60,~ The black hen laid a white egg. 0:38:26.60,0:38:29.60,~ She' goes to music school. 0:38:29.60,0:38:32.90,~ There's a dance sponsored by that music school tonight. 0:38:32.90,0:38:35.40,~ Of course, she'll be there, too. 0:38:35.40,0:38:36.80,~ Want to go? 0:38:36.80,0:38:38.10,~ Of course. 0:38:56.00,0:38:58.20,~ Now's our chance. 0:39:01.40,0:39:02.50,~ Call it. 0:39:02.50,0:39:06.10,~ Heads. 0:39:06.10,0:39:07.50,~ Bad luck, Jean. 0:39:07.50,0:39:10.90,~ Uh... Would you like to dance? 0:39:10.90,0:39:14.80,~ I'm a 1st year cadet at the Army Academy. A history major. 0:39:14.80,0:39:16.70,~ Yang Wenli. 0:39:16.70,0:39:19.40,~ I'm Jessica Edwards. 0:39:28.80,0:39:30.70,~ Sorry. 0:39:32.90,0:39:33.50,~ Excuse... 0:39:49.50,0:39:52.30,~ Time for the relief player, Yang. 0:39:52.30,0:39:55.50,~ I'm Jean Robert Lapp. 0:39:59.80,0:40:03.80,~ I guess I should have taken dancing lessons. 0:40:25.90,0:40:29.70,~ I never did learn to dance. 0:40:31.90,0:40:34.80,~ I was playing hard to get. 0:40:34.80,0:40:38.80,~ I thought you'd ask me to dance again. 0:40:38.80,0:40:42.60,~ If you had, I would have danced with you. 0:40:42.60,0:40:44.10,~ But... 0:40:44.10,0:40:46.00,~ You never asked. 0:40:46.00,0:40:49.00,~ Because Jean was head-over-heels in love with you. 0:40:49.00,0:40:51.30,~ Friends don't compete with friends? 0:40:51.30,0:40:53.60,~ Well, something like that. 0:40:57.70,0:40:58.80,~ Jessica... 0:40:58.80,0:41:00.40,~ Please... 0:41:00.40,0:41:03.20,~ Just for now... 0:41:24.50,0:41:26.60,~ It's from near campaign headquarters. 0:41:35.10,0:41:36.20,~ Excuse me. 0:41:36.20,0:41:37.90,~ Pardon me. 0:41:50.50,0:41:52.10,~ How awful. 0:42:09.80,0:42:13.60,~ You shoulder the burden of the future of the Alliance... 0:42:13.60,0:42:17.30,~ Each of you, carry that mission firmly in your hearts. 0:42:17.30,0:42:20.80,~ For this historic, glorious Alliance... 0:42:24.10,0:42:26.30,~ Are you tired, Admiral? 0:42:26.30,0:42:28.80,~ Yeah, really tired. 0:42:49.30,0:42:51.10,~ Admiral! 0:42:51.10,0:42:56.30,~ What do you think about the explosion last night at the anti-war coalition's office? 0:42:56.30,0:42:58.90,~ It's a blasphemy against democratic government. 0:42:58.90,0:43:00.90,~ Nothing less than that. 0:43:00.90,0:43:04.90,~ Many think it was the work of the pro-war party. 0:43:04.90,0:43:06.50,~ I think so, too. 0:43:06.50,0:43:07.90,~ Well, I'm late... 0:43:07.90,0:43:11.10,~ How do you feel about the announcement... 0:43:11.10,0:43:15.90,~ that Jessica Edwards will run as a candidate in place of Thorndike? 0:43:19.20,0:43:21.20,~ Is that so? 0:43:25.40,0:43:31.20,~ I want to ask the people who are in power... 0:43:31.20,0:43:34.00,~ Where are you? 0:43:34.00,0:43:36.10,~ While you send young soldiers out to die,... 0:43:36.10,0:43:39.90,~ where are you, and what are you doing? 0:43:40.80,0:43:43.20,~ The results of the special election in Therneusen... 0:43:43.20,0:43:47.60,~ show Jessica Edwards with a large margin of victory. 0:43:47.60,0:43:54.30,~ Miss Jessica Edwards won 80% of all votes cast. 0:43:54.30,0:43:57.00,~ The majority supporting Miss Edwards are thought to be opponents of the war. 0:43:57.00,0:43:59.30,~ This suggest the explosion had a significant influence... 0:44:01.10,0:44:05.10,~ It seems the attack on Thorndike backfired. 0:44:05.10,0:44:07.80,~ The Patriotic Knight Corp are thoughtless people. 0:44:07.80,0:44:10.00,~ And who do you think is behind them? 0:44:10.00,0:44:12.70,~ Probably a bunch of underlings got out of hand. 0:44:12.70,0:44:15.50,~ Truniht's probably chewing them out right now. 0:44:15.50,0:44:17.50,~ Admiral Yang... 0:44:17.50,0:44:20.80,~ All personnel are in meeting room #21. 0:44:20.80,0:44:22.10,~ OK. I'm coming. 0:44:22.10,0:44:23.30,~ Frederica... 0:44:23.30,0:44:27.00,~ Invite the Admiral to have dinner with us tonight. 0:44:27.00,0:44:28.60,~ Your Excellency... 0:44:28.60,0:44:30.50,~ Don't look so surprised. 0:44:30.50,0:44:33.00,~ Do you have a problem with my daughter? 0:44:33.00,0:44:35.30,~ No, far from it! 0:44:35.30,0:44:38.50,~ Oh, yes. Please bring your ward as well. 0:44:38.50,0:44:40.40,~ Julian, isn't it? 0:44:40.40,0:44:42.30,~ Yes sir. He'll appreciate it. 0:44:42.30,0:44:43.80,~ 'Til then... 0:44:48.70,0:44:50.10,~ Jessica... 0:44:50.10,0:44:52.30,~ It'll be tough. Fight on. 0:44:53.30,0:44:55.10,~ One week later,... 0:44:55.10,0:44:57.70,~ The Free Planets Alliance High Council would decide on a plan... 0:44:57.70,0:44:59.30,~ to invade Imperial territory with the Alliance Army. 0:44:59.30,0:45:02.50,~ Jessica's Fight 0:45:02.50,0:45:08.60,~ Jessica's Fight Contrary to Yang's hopes, the flames of war would spread. 0:45:21.40,0:45:26.80,~ subtitles based on translation by Sue Shambaugh 0:45:34.90,0:45:38.30,~ Sale of this video is illegal. 0:46:40.30,0:46:42.20,~ Next... 0:46:56.40,0:47:00.00,~ Next Chapter XI "The Actress Exits"