LGH 23-25 Timing - first FRAME 0:00:01.20,0:00:03.50,~ In preparation for a siege of Geiersburg Fortress,... 0:00:03.50,0:00:09.90,~ the hard-pressed Lippschadt Alliance intensified the exploitation of the colonies in their control. 0:00:09.90,0:00:16.90,~ But the populist forces wisely perceived that the yoke of rule by the nobility might slacken after the civil war. 0:00:16.90,0:00:22.80,~ Westerland was one of Prince Braunschweig's territories, but even there, the tide of defiance was rising. 0:00:22.80,0:00:27.60,~ Baron Scheidt, the Prince's nephew, tried to suppress the resistance with military force. 0:00:27.60,0:00:31.50,~ That brought on large-scale riots, and the Baron was killed by his own subjects. 0:00:31.50,0:00:35.10,~ Prince Braunschweig was enraged at the news. 0:00:35.10,0:00:39.10,~ A Citizens revolt? They dared to kill my nephew?! 0:00:39.10,0:00:41.40,~ Ungrateful bastards living in my territory! 0:00:41.40,0:00:45.10,~ They'll pay a heavy price for such ingratitude! 0:00:45.10,0:00:47.40,~ Launch a nuclear attack at Westerland! 0:00:47.40,0:00:49.00,~ Don't let a single soul survive! 0:00:50.40,0:00:55.00,~ Your Excellency, your anger is understandable, but using thermonuclear weapons on a planet has been taboo... 0:00:55.00,0:00:59.60,~ since the time of the "13 Day War" that nearly exterminated the human race. 0:00:59.60,0:01:03.00,~ Besides, isn't Westerland your own territory? 0:01:03.00,0:01:05.30,~ Killing all the inhabitants is far too harsh. 0:01:05.30,0:01:06.90,~ Isn't it better just to punish the ringleaders? 0:01:06.90,0:01:08.10,~ SHUT UP! 0:01:08.10,0:01:09.80,~ Westerland is my territory. 0:01:09.80,0:01:14.20,~ I have the right to do anything I want to my planet! 0:01:16.80,0:01:19.80,~ Now the Goldenbaum Dynasty is finished. 0:01:19.80,0:01:24.60,~ How can it stand, when it cuts off its own limbs? 0:01:32.10,0:01:33.10,~ WHAT? 0:01:33.10,0:01:35.50,~ Ansbach said that? 0:01:35.50,0:01:38.70,~ Yes sir. He said, "The Goldenbaum dynasty is finished." 0:01:38.70,0:01:41.20,~ Those words are treason. 0:01:41.20,0:01:45.80,~ Since he's your chief retainer, Uncle, he should be put to death! 0:01:45.80,0:01:48.50,~ Even Ansbach... 0:01:48.50,0:01:51.10,~ Very well. Arrest Ansbach. 0:01:51.10,0:01:54.10,~ Throw him into prison until I investigate further. 0:01:54.10,0:01:57.30,~ By the way, Admiral Merkatz is requesting an audience. 0:01:57.30,0:01:58.60,~ Merkatz...? 0:01:58.60,0:02:01.40,~ He wants to speak to you about Westerland. 0:02:01.40,0:02:04.90,~ I won't see him. I'm keeping it secret. 0:02:04.90,0:02:08.60,~ I have a report from our agent who infiltrated Geiersburg. 0:02:08.60,0:02:09.80,~ I see. 0:02:09.80,0:02:12.10,~ So Merkatz has begun to doze off after all. 0:02:12.10,0:02:17.70,~ Yes. And Braunschweig's chief advisor, Commodore Ansbach, is cut off. 0:02:17.70,0:02:19.90,~ Yes, that much is good news. 0:02:19.90,0:02:23.00,~ We mustn't waste any time in dealing with Westerland. 0:02:23.00,0:02:26.30,~ We'll have to dispatch a fleet immediately to prevent the attack. 0:02:26.30,0:02:28.00,~ One moment, Your Excellency. 0:02:28.00,0:02:33.30,~ We should allow the insane Braunschweig to carry out his brutal attack. 0:02:33.30,0:02:34.20,~ What? 0:02:34.20,0:02:38.90,~ That way, by recording the act, we demonstrate the brutality of the high nobles. 0:02:38.90,0:02:45.00,~ No doubt the citizens and common soldiers under their control will then abandon them. 0:02:45.00,0:02:47.90,~ That will help our cause more than preventing the attack. 0:02:47.90,0:02:51.20,~ You want me to leave Westerland to die? 0:02:51.20,0:02:58.00,~ If the nobles win this civil war, that kind of cruelty will be repeated many times. 0:02:58.00,0:03:00.10,~ By showing the whole Empire their true colors now,... 0:03:00.10,0:03:03.90,~ it will demonstrate they have no right to rule the universe. 0:03:03.90,0:03:08.10,~ But, isn't the outcome already clear for all to see? 0:03:08.10,0:03:12.00,~ It is, but we cannot conclude the war without taking Geiersburg. 0:03:12.00,0:03:15.20,~ If the enemy intends to wait out the siege,... 0:03:15.20,0:03:16.90,~ since our supply lines are long,... 0:03:16.90,0:03:19.40,~ we'll eventually be at a disadvantage. 0:03:19.40,0:03:20.80,~ I know that. 0:03:20.80,0:03:24.80,~ That's why we're working to cause disruption inside the fortress. 0:03:24.80,0:03:30.10,~ Beyond the matter of materials, it would furnish us with a conclusive factor. 0:03:30.10,0:03:34.40,~ But there are 2 million people on Westerland! 0:03:34.40,0:03:36.80,~ Including women and children! 0:03:36.80,0:03:37.80,~ Those... 0:03:37.80,0:03:40.80,~ Your Excellency, look at it logically. 0:03:40.80,0:03:43.10,~ If you're worried about 2 million lives,... 0:03:43.10,0:03:47.00,~ there will surely be far more casualties than that if this civil war drags on. 0:03:47.00,0:03:49.00,~ Please take that into consideration. 0:03:49.00,0:03:52.80,~ Human lives can't be calculated like that! 0:03:52.80,0:03:56.50,~ Your Excellency, you must become ruler first. 0:03:56.50,0:03:59.40,~ For the sake of a greater good in the future,... 0:03:59.40,0:04:03.10,~ there are times when rulers must accept the necessity of sacrifice. 0:04:03.10,0:04:06.40,~ That's the fundamental logic of Machiavelli. 0:04:06.40,0:04:09.70,~ Even so, the principles are true. 0:04:09.70,0:04:12.70,~ Your Excellency, you must decide now. 0:04:12.70,0:04:16.10,~ Weigh the good of the 25 billion citizens of the Empire. 0:04:16.10,0:04:17.50,~ Your Excellency... 0:04:17.50,0:04:20.60,~ When will the attack on Westerland begin? 0:04:20.60,0:04:22.90,~ In about 6 hours. 0:04:22.90,0:04:24.60,~ Put the fleet on alert for immediate dispatch. 0:04:24.60,0:04:25.30,~ Your Excellency... 0:04:25.30,0:04:26.80,~ Don't misunderstand. 0:04:26.80,0:04:28.60,~ I'll wait to decide until the last possible moment. 0:04:28.60,0:04:30.90,~ Leave me until I call. 0:04:39.80,0:04:41.20,~ Kircheis... 0:04:41.20,0:04:44.30,~ When you're not here, I'm afraid you'll never forgive me. 0:04:44.30,0:04:47.20,~ Can this be the path we chose? 0:04:48.10,0:04:52.10,~ Send out a reconnaissance probe to Planet Westerland. 0:04:52.10,0:04:53.50,~ Secretly. 0:04:53.50,0:04:54.20,~ Sir. 0:04:54.20,0:04:57.10,~ Make sure it arrives within 4 hours, all right? 0:04:57.10,0:04:59.00,~ Yes sir. 4 hours. 0:05:10.70,0:05:13.00,~ I'm glad we drove the nobles out. 0:05:13.00,0:05:15.50,~ But, now what will we do? 0:05:15.50,0:05:18.80,~ I've heard that Marquis Lohengramm is the people's friend. 0:05:18.80,0:05:21.20,~ Let's ask him to protect us. 0:05:21.20,0:05:23.00,~ Yeah. Right. 0:05:26.00,0:05:27.80,~ Mama, what's that? 0:05:28.90,0:05:30.40,~ Hey... That's... 0:06:17.90,0:06:19.50,~ What's this...? 0:06:19.50,0:06:21.60,~ What does this mean? 0:06:21.60,0:06:24.30,~ It seems the enemy attack was earlier than we expected. 0:06:24.30,0:06:27.70,~ I'm sorry to report that the fleet you dispatched was not in time. 0:06:27.70,0:06:29.20,~ What? 0:06:29.20,0:06:30.90,~ Then where is this image coming from? 0:06:30.90,0:06:36.30,~ It's from the reconnaissance probe I sent out ahead as a precaution. 0:06:36.30,0:06:37.70,~ Oberstein...! 0:06:37.70,0:06:40.80,~ We will beam these images throughout the Empire. 0:06:40.80,0:06:46.10,~ Even a child will understand that righteousness is on our side. 0:06:46.10,0:06:50.50,~ The nobles have hung themselves. 0:06:50.50,0:06:53.20,~ What's the matter, Your Excellency? 0:06:53.20,0:06:57.20,~ It's true I didn't give an explicit order to intercept... 0:06:57.20,0:06:58.10,~ However... 0:06:58.10,0:07:01.40,~ Your Excellency did send a fleet to intercept the attack. 0:07:01.40,0:07:04.60,~ However, the enemy attack was too swift. 0:07:04.60,0:07:06.50,~ This is the result. 0:07:06.50,0:07:08.30,~ Damn you, you planned it. 0:07:08.30,0:07:12.40,~ There's no sense complaining about the deed after it is done. 0:07:12.40,0:07:15.80,~ We must make the most of the current situation. 0:07:15.80,0:07:18.90,~ We must do justice to the 2 million lives sacrificed. 0:07:18.90,0:07:23.40,~ "The conqueror can't succeed without dirtying his hands"? 0:07:23.40,0:07:24.70,~ Very well. 0:07:24.70,0:07:26.80,~ We'll do as you say. 0:07:40.20,0:07:43.20,~ I'm sorry to have taken so long, Admiral Kircheis. 0:07:43.20,0:07:46.50,~ Welcome back, Admiral Steinmetz. 0:07:46.50,0:07:51.00,~ We've pacified 17 star zones on the frontier. 0:07:51.00,0:07:52.60,~ They are yours. 0:07:52.60,0:07:55.00,~ By taking care of this for us,... 0:07:55.00,0:07:59.50,~ and with Marquis Lohengramm's blessing, we'll prepare your appointment as Vice Admiral. 0:07:59.50,0:08:02.00,~ I am honored, but... 0:08:02.00,0:08:07.50,~ You know, there are many unsettling rumors spreading about Marquis Lohengramm. 0:08:07.50,0:08:09.70,~ Rumors...? 0:08:09.70,0:08:11.40,~ This way, Admiral. 0:08:13.60,0:08:14.70,~ What's that? 0:08:14.70,0:08:17.70,~ The noble's Allied Forces massacred Westerland...? 0:08:17.70,0:08:21.20,~ And Reinhart... Marquis Lohengramm permitted it for the sake of propaganda? 0:08:21.20,0:08:22.60,~ Is that what they're saying? 0:08:22.60,0:08:24.70,~ That's the rumor. 0:08:24.70,0:08:29.30,~ However, the official explanation is the fleet sent to intercept wasn't in time. 0:08:29.30,0:08:33.70,~ But the reconnaissance probe that beamed back those images was in time. 0:08:33.70,0:08:38.50,~ Isn't it strange that those images were collected? 0:08:38.50,0:08:40.90,~ There are persistent rumors. 0:08:40.90,0:08:48.10,~ Admiral, in that case, I will personally confirm the truth when I next see Admiral Lohengramm. 0:08:48.10,0:08:52.30,~ Until then, let's prevent this rumor from spreading further, shall we? 0:08:52.30,0:08:54.40,~ Yes. Very good, Sir. 0:08:54.40,0:08:56.10,~ Well, then... 0:09:03.60,0:09:06.00,~ What will you do when you learn the truth, Siegfried? 0:09:06.00,0:09:07.60,~ I hope the rumors are false. 0:09:07.60,0:09:10.50,~ But, what if it's true? 0:09:10.50,0:09:15.80,~ When your own justice, and Lord Reinhart's justice are no longer the same... 0:09:15.80,0:09:20.50,~ What will you do then, Siegfried Kircheis? 0:09:23.50,0:09:25.90,~ The massacre on planet Westerland... 0:09:25.90,0:09:28.70,~ caused a big sensation throughout the empire. 0:09:28.70,0:09:32.20,~ It provided a clear view of Prince Braunschweig's brutality. 0:09:32.20,0:09:36.60,~ The expectations for marquis Lohengramm rose accordingly. 0:09:36.60,0:09:42.80,~ The young hero of the Imperial Army was now also becoming the hero of Imperial citizens. 0:09:46.20,0:09:50.10,~ Now, as each planet under the control of the nobles' forces rebelled almost in unison... 0:09:50.10,0:09:54.00,~ Geiersburg Fortress became completely isolated. 0:09:54.00,0:09:58.30,~ In Geiersburg, there was open sabotage and defiance among the troops. 0:09:58.30,0:10:02.70,~ There were many who deserted and joined Reinhart's army. 0:10:02.70,0:10:05.40,~ There were many from the noble's side who surrendered. 0:10:05.40,0:10:10.50,~ Many other nobles killed themselves in despair. 0:10:17.50,0:10:19.00,~ He's a worthless person. 0:10:19.00,0:10:19.70,~ Eh? 0:10:19.70,0:10:23.60,~ At the start of the war, there were several thousand nobles in this fortress. 0:10:23.60,0:10:28.70,~ Even now, he's still merry, as if we'd all just transferred from New Sans Souci. 0:10:28.70,0:10:30.40,~ I agree completely. 0:10:30.40,0:10:34.30,~ All this false gaiety is just an attempt to avoid facing reality. 0:10:34.30,0:10:36.50,~ It's pathetic, isn't it? 0:10:36.50,0:10:39.70,~ Soon the time will come for us to choose. 0:10:39.70,0:10:40.90,~ Choose...? 0:10:40.90,0:10:42.30,~ To die fighting,... 0:10:42.30,0:10:44.10,~ or to take our own lives... 0:10:44.10,0:10:46.00,~ or perhaps, to flee to Phezzan... 0:10:46.00,0:10:47.70,~ or else, to surrender. 0:10:47.70,0:10:50.70,~ But, if we try to surrender at this late time... 0:10:50.70,0:10:53.90,~ Will that brat... no, Marquis Lohengramm, forgive us? 0:10:53.90,0:10:55.90,~ What's done is done, I'm afraid. 0:10:55.90,0:10:58.70,~ That's true. Empty handed, we have little chance. 0:10:58.70,0:11:00.90,~ But what if we offered a present...? 0:11:00.90,0:11:02.20,~ Present? 0:11:02.20,0:11:05.50,~ Perhaps if we offered Prince Braunschweig's head. 0:11:09.60,0:11:12.40,~ Once, long ago, when a King defeated a sworn enemy... 0:11:12.40,0:11:16.10,~ they say he celebrated by making cups of their skulls. 0:11:16.10,0:11:19.90,~ That's just what we'll do to that brat! 0:11:21.90,0:11:24.10,~ That's a great idea! 0:11:24.10,0:11:28.70,~ Listen, if we can take that brat's head, all will be well. 0:11:28.70,0:11:31.90,~ With that, history will change, and past defeats washed clean. 0:11:31.90,0:11:34.20,~ Shall we not challenge him to one final battle? 0:11:34.20,0:11:37.00,~ There is no other way! 0:11:37.00,0:11:38.30,~ Let's do it! 0:11:38.30,0:11:39.90,~ That's it! Yeah! Right! Let's! 0:11:42.10,0:11:42.90,~ Uncle? 0:11:42.90,0:11:43.50,~ Yes. 0:11:43.50,0:11:44.50,~ All right! 0:11:44.50,0:11:48.90,~ Let's use all the remaining troops, and mount a final, decisive attack! 0:11:48.90,0:11:49.90,~ Hooray! 0:11:50.50,0:11:51.60,~ You're mad! 0:11:51.60,0:11:53.90,~ The best policy is clearly to take advantage of this fortress. 0:11:53.90,0:11:56.60,~ We must prolong the fight and wait for the enemy to exhaust himself. 0:11:56.60,0:11:58.90,~ What is the point of launching an attack now? 0:11:58.90,0:12:01.70,~ Won't it only hasten our ultimate defeat? 0:12:02.60,0:12:06.30,~ To begin with, we are comrades, not master and slaves. 0:12:06.30,0:12:07.90,~ As a military professional... 0:12:07.90,0:12:11.50,~ I advise you not to make a bad situation worse. 0:12:11.50,0:12:14.60,~ What you think of as orders are only wishful thinking! 0:12:14.60,0:12:17.50,~ Prince Braunschweig, aren't you mistaking one for the other? 0:12:18.20,0:12:21.50,~ I have no use for cowards for are afraid of death. 0:12:21.50,0:12:24.70,~ I will return to the Empire with brave, loyal men! 0:12:24.70,0:12:26.00,~ Sir! 0:12:27.50,0:12:30.00,~ Admiral Merkatz... 0:12:30.00,0:12:31.90,~ Are you going to sortie, too, your excellency? 0:12:31.90,0:12:32.80,~ Yes. 0:12:32.80,0:12:37.30,~ Why? Surely you see it's an undesirable battle. 0:12:37.30,0:12:43.40,~ I have served the Goldenbaum dynasty as a soldier for over 40 years. 0:12:43.40,0:12:48.80,~ If it's to be destroyed, then my final duty is to share in its fate. 0:12:48.80,0:12:51.60,~ However, I am only an worthless old man. 0:12:51.60,0:12:52.60,~ Your Excellency... 0:12:52.60,0:12:55.60,~ Admiral Fahrenheit, you're still young. 0:12:55.60,0:12:58.70,~ You shouldn't sacrifice yourself for a dying dynasty. 0:12:58.70,0:12:59.90,~ Live. 0:12:59.90,0:13:03.40,~ And as long as you live, carry out your duty. 0:13:03.40,0:13:05.00,~ Admiral Merkatz... 0:13:05.00,0:13:08.70,~ Farewell. I doubt we'll meet again. 0:13:17.80,0:13:21.20,~ Charge! We'll fight to the death! 0:13:22.20,0:13:23.80,~ They've finally come out, it seems. 0:13:23.80,0:13:25.20,~ As we predicted. 0:13:25.20,0:13:29.80,~ Mecklinger, Kessler, Mueller... Your 3 fleets will intercept. 0:13:42.70,0:13:44.90,~ Your Excellency, there's no chance to seize the advantage. 0:13:44.90,0:13:48.20,~ Don't shrink! I don't care what the sacrifice! 0:13:53.80,0:13:55.30,~ Unexpectedly stubborn, aren't they? 0:13:55.30,0:13:57.90,~ Now they've become cornered rats. 0:13:57.90,0:13:58.80,~ Yes... 0:13:58.80,0:14:01.70,~ This makes the enemy's 5th charge, isn't it? 0:14:01.70,0:14:02.50,~ Yes sir. 0:14:02.50,0:14:03.70,~ It'll be soon, then. 0:14:03.70,0:14:06.30,~ The enemy has begun another offensive. 0:14:06.30,0:14:10.60,~ All right. Have the 3 forward fleets push them back together. 0:14:15.50,0:14:18.60,~ It looks like the enemy's offensive has reached it's limit. 0:14:18.60,0:14:19.60,~ NOW! 0:14:19.60,0:14:21.70,~ All ships, charge! Maximum battle speed. 0:14:21.70,0:14:24.00,~ All fleets, follow me. 0:14:35.10,0:14:38.90,~ Shall we join the pursuit, too? 0:14:39.30,0:14:41.60,~ Regroup the fleet. Protect the flank. 0:14:41.60,0:14:42.60,~ Yes sir. 0:14:42.60,0:14:47.20,~ It seems Marquis Lohengramm will be able to shine at the front lines after all. 0:14:55.60,0:14:57.60,~ It's begun. 0:15:02.50,0:15:06.10,~ We're men who've decided to ally with Marquis Lohengramm. 0:15:06.10,0:15:08.20,~ You men guarding the main gun room... 0:15:08.20,0:15:10.30,~ You saw Westerland, didn't you? 0:15:10.30,0:15:14.10,~ Think carefully about who you should be pointing your weapons at. 0:15:16.60,0:15:19.40,~ Don't shoot! We'll cooperate! 0:15:19.40,0:15:20.70,~ Understood. 0:15:22.60,0:15:27.50,~ Our agents in the fortress have occupied the main gun room. 0:15:27.50,0:15:30.80,~ Fine. Send out boarding parties. Have them seize the fortress. 0:15:30.80,0:15:31.40,~ Yes sir. 0:15:31.40,0:15:33.80,~ Don't let Braunschweig get away! 0:15:36.10,0:15:39.60,~ We can't return to Geiersburg anymore. 0:15:40.80,0:15:42.80,~ Call out the golden-haired brat! 0:15:42.80,0:15:44.50,~ Open a comm line. 0:15:44.50,0:15:46.00,~ What do you plan to do? 0:15:46.00,0:15:49.30,~ Challenge him to ship-to-ship combat. 0:15:49.30,0:15:50.80,~ Single combat? 0:15:50.80,0:15:51.70,~ That's right. 0:15:51.70,0:15:53.80,~ Our inferiority in strength is irrecoverable. 0:15:53.80,0:15:56.70,~ But, if we could just get him, at least, it would be worth it. 0:15:56.70,0:15:58.10,~ It's no use. 0:15:58.10,0:16:01.60,~ They're not accepting any messages except unconditional surrender. 0:16:01.60,0:16:03.30,~ That... Coward... 0:16:03.30,0:16:05.50,~ If that's the way he wants it, he can have it. 0:16:05.50,0:16:08.70,~ Then try the Gale Wolf, or After-Size Romeo Reuental... 0:16:08.70,0:16:11.60,~ or Bittenfeld and his Black Lancers... 0:16:11.60,0:16:14.10,~ Maybe we can incite one of them. 0:16:14.10,0:16:15.90,~ Enough already! 0:16:15.90,0:16:18.00,~ What's the point of fighting with them? 0:16:18.00,0:16:22.30,~ Let's try to escape, and be glad if we can just stay alive. 0:16:22.30,0:16:23.20,~ SHUT UP! 0:16:23.20,0:16:25.10,~ I don't have any love for life! 0:16:25.10,0:16:29.50,~ I'll fall gloriously in mortal combat with a famous enemy. 0:16:29.50,0:16:33.80,~ What a magnificent end for the great Imperial nobles! 0:16:33.80,0:16:36.10,~ A magnificent end, is it? 0:16:36.10,0:16:39.10,~ It's because of twisted thinking like that that we will lose the war! 0:16:39.10,0:16:40.70,~ I've had enough of it. 0:16:40.70,0:16:42.60,~ Do it by yourself! 0:16:42.60,0:16:47.80,~ There's no reason for us to die for your self-aggrandizement. 0:16:47.80,0:16:49.40,~ What's that? 0:16:49.40,0:16:50.90,~ You bastard...! 0:16:58.30,0:17:01.30,~ Long... Live... the Empire... 0:17:04.80,0:17:07.60,~ Captain, what do we do now? 0:17:07.60,0:17:10.90,~ It's too late. I'm fed up with war. 0:17:10.90,0:17:14.20,~ We could escape to Phezzan, even if it means plowing a field. 0:17:14.20,0:17:16.40,~ Do you mind if we go with you? 0:17:16.40,0:17:18.40,~ Gentlemen, you've saved my life. 0:17:18.40,0:17:20.00,~ Of course I don't mind. 0:17:20.00,0:17:22.20,~ But please offer a chance to those who wish to stay. 0:17:22.20,0:17:25.20,~ Each man should decide what to do. 0:17:27.90,0:17:28.90,~ Please stop. 0:17:28.90,0:17:31.00,~ Please don't throw your life away. 0:17:31.00,0:17:32.90,~ Commander Schneider... 0:17:32.90,0:17:34.10,~ I hope you'll forgive me. 0:17:34.10,0:17:39.40,~ I came in a little while ago and removed the gun's energy pack. 0:17:42.10,0:17:44.50,~ So, you were prepared for this eventuality. 0:17:44.50,0:17:47.00,~ But, when did you find time to remove it? 0:17:47.00,0:17:49.70,~ How could I not notice you? 0:17:50.30,0:17:52.00,~ You tricked me! 0:17:52.00,0:17:54.40,~ Is this your way of telling me to live on? 0:17:54.40,0:17:55.50,~ Yes sir. 0:17:55.50,0:17:58.30,~ But as a soldier, I know only shame. 0:17:58.30,0:18:03.10,~ I think I'm too proud to surrender to Marquis Lohengramm as this point. 0:18:03.10,0:18:07.50,~ Marquis Lohengramm does not control all of space. 0:18:07.50,0:18:11.70,~ In this vast galaxy there are places even marquis Lohengramm's control doesn't reach. 0:18:11.70,0:18:15.50,~ Please consider retreating there, to fight another day. 0:18:15.50,0:18:17.20,~ Flee the Empire? 0:18:17.20,0:18:18.90,~ Yes, Your Excellency. 0:18:18.90,0:18:23.90,~ Since you say "fight another day," I assume the exile you advise is not Phezzan? 0:18:23.90,0:18:25.50,~ Yes sir. 0:18:25.50,0:18:28.30,~ The Free Planets Alliance? 0:18:29.40,0:18:34.80,~ But I've fought them for over 40 years, calling them the Rebel Army. 0:18:34.80,0:18:37.80,~ Do you think they'd take me in? 0:18:37.80,0:18:40.40,~ Let's rely on Admiral Yang Wenli. 0:18:40.40,0:18:44.30,~ I hear he's an eccentric, but a generous person. 0:18:44.30,0:18:46.10,~ Yang Wenli? 0:18:46.10,0:18:48.30,~ Do you know it's impossible? 0:18:48.30,0:18:50.80,~ Because, I'd like to go with you. 0:18:50.80,0:18:53.50,~ Don't be silly. You're still alive. 0:18:53.50,0:18:56.30,~ You're not even 30 yet. 0:18:56.30,0:19:00.70,~ With your talent, Marquis Lohengramm is sure to have use for you. 0:19:00.70,0:19:03.10,~ It's not that I hate marquis Lohengramm... 0:19:03.10,0:19:07.10,~ but I've decided that you alone will be my commander, Your Excellency. 0:19:07.10,0:19:08.40,~ Please, Your Excellency... 0:19:08.40,0:19:10.80,~ Do as I suggest. 0:19:10.80,0:19:12.10,~ Very well. 0:19:12.10,0:19:14.70,~ Let's try trusting in Yang Wenli. 0:19:16.90,0:19:18.90,~ Anyone... 0:19:19.50,0:19:20.80,~ Is anyone here? 0:19:20.80,0:19:22.90,~ Your Excellency... 0:19:22.90,0:19:24.80,~ It's me, Ansbach. 0:19:24.80,0:19:26.90,~ Oh, Ansbach... 0:19:26.90,0:19:29.00,~ You're out here like this! 0:19:29.00,0:19:31.50,~ Since you weren't in prison, I'd assumed you'd escaped. 0:19:31.50,0:19:35.00,~ My subordinates let me out. 0:19:35.00,0:19:36.80,~ Yes, that's fine. 0:19:36.80,0:19:40.30,~ Since things have gone this way, there's nothing else to do. 0:19:40.30,0:19:41.90,~ Let's prepare to make peace. 0:19:41.90,0:19:43.70,~ Peace, you say? 0:19:43.70,0:19:45.10,~ Yes. 0:19:45.10,0:19:46.60,~ Acknowledge the brat's authority. 0:19:46.60,0:19:50.20,~ The nobles who began with me will support the brat completely. 0:19:50.20,0:19:52.60,~ That's it! Elizabeth! 0:19:52.60,0:19:54.80,~ I'll give him my daughter's hand. 0:19:54.80,0:19:58.90,~ That way the brat will become a grandson-in-law of former Emperor Friedrich IV. 0:19:58.90,0:20:02.50,~ Then he can assume the position of emperor without accusations of usurpation. 0:20:02.50,0:20:04.20,~ That's not a bad deal. 0:20:04.20,0:20:05.60,~ It's useless. 0:20:05.60,0:20:08.60,~ Marquis Lohengramm has no need of the support of you and your nobles. 0:20:08.60,0:20:09.90,~ But... 0:20:09.90,0:20:14.00,~ Are you saying the rascal will have me killed, no matter what? 0:20:14.00,0:20:18.50,~ I'm the head of a distinguished family, and respected by the Imperial nobles. 0:20:18.50,0:20:21.30,~ Yes. Don't you see yet? 0:20:21.30,0:20:26.90,~ That's exactly why Marquis Lohengramm can't allow you to live. 0:20:26.90,0:20:31.00,~ He's made Westerland a symbol of the brutality of the nobles. 0:20:31.00,0:20:35.60,~ He's pledged to clear away the Imperial nobles who exploit the people. 0:20:35.60,0:20:39.90,~ That's a pledge he'll keep. 0:20:39.90,0:20:41.30,~ I understand. 0:20:41.30,0:20:43.50,~ I will die. 0:20:43.50,0:20:46.50,~ But, allowing that brat to take the throne is unforgivable. 0:20:46.50,0:20:50.50,~ Ansbach, whatever happens, don't let that bastard usurp the throne. 0:20:50.50,0:20:54.60,~ If you'll just promise me that, I can die without regret. 0:20:54.60,0:20:56.00,~ I understand. 0:20:56.00,0:20:59.70,~ I swear to you that I will send Marquis Lohengramm to Hell. 0:20:59.70,0:21:01.40,~ Wait for him in Valhalla. 0:21:01.40,0:21:02.80,~ You will? 0:21:02.80,0:21:05.30,~ That's good. 0:21:05.30,0:21:07.00,~ By the way... 0:21:07.00,0:21:09.10,~ I want to die as easily as possible. 0:21:09.10,0:21:11.60,~ A drink of poison would be good, I think. 0:21:11.60,0:21:14.50,~ In fact, I've already prepared it. 0:21:17.50,0:21:20.30,~ Ansbach... After all... 0:21:20.30,0:21:24.70,~ If I offer you all my territories and wealth, can't you just save my life? 0:21:24.70,0:21:26.80,~ I... 0:21:26.80,0:21:29.00,~ I... I don't want to die. 0:21:29.90,0:21:30.90,~ What are you doing? 0:21:30.90,0:21:32.80,~ Insolent peasants! 0:21:32.80,0:21:35.60,~ Please, as head of a distinguished family, die a manly death. 0:21:35.60,0:21:38.50,~ Stop! Please Stop! 0:21:48.30,0:21:51.00,~ Good. Take the Prince's body to the infirmary. 0:21:51.00,0:21:54.10,~ Yes sir. But, he's already dead. 0:21:54.10,0:21:56.40,~ Therefore, do as you're told. 0:22:01.80,0:22:06.10,~ Now the Goldenbaum dynasty is truly ended. 0:22:06.10,0:22:10.40,~ But it is not yet settled that a Lohengramm dynasty will follow. 0:22:20.50,0:22:23.60,~ Secure the works of art that the nobles looted. 0:22:23.60,0:22:25.10,~ We mustn't let them be plundered in war. 0:22:25.10,0:22:26.10,~ Yes sir! 0:22:52.80,0:22:57.90,~ I didn't expect the high nobles to seem as pitiful as that. 0:22:57.90,0:23:01.50,~ You could say this is the dawn of a new age, couldn't you? 0:23:01.50,0:23:06.80,~ Their old era is over. 0:23:09.10,0:23:10.80,~ They're pathetic. 0:23:10.80,0:23:13.20,~ What a wretched end for the nobility. 0:23:13.20,0:23:16.00,~ Yes, their era is over. 0:23:16.00,0:23:19.70,~ Now it's our turn. 0:23:22.90,0:23:29.10,~ Space Year 797; Imperial Year 488. September. 0:23:29.10,0:23:31.50,~ Geiersburg Fortress fell. 0:23:31.50,0:23:33.30,~ Here, the Lippschadt Alliance was defeated. 0:23:33.30,0:23:40.40,~ "Goldenbaum Fallen" 0:23:41.50,0:23:43.50,~ Meanwhile, back in the Alliance... 0:23:57.90,0:24:01.30,~ Next Chapter XXIV "Victory for Whose Sake?" 0:24:04.60,0:24:08.60,~ After defeating the 11th fleet, Admiral Yang gathered support all over the Alliance. 0:24:08.60,0:24:14.20,~ The National Salvation Military Council became completely isolated on the capital planet, Heinessen. 0:24:14.20,0:24:17.00,~ Retired veterans and units are rallying to our cause. 0:24:17.00,0:24:22.30,~ Among them are many who were sympathetic to the coup d'‚tat at the start. 0:24:22.30,0:24:25.30,~ Their opportunism is amazing, isn't it? 0:24:25.30,0:24:26.70,~ That's no use. 0:24:26.70,0:24:30.10,~ We can't place trust in hard-liners who change their allegiance. 0:24:30.10,0:24:35.10,~ Because, on the whole, the military produces like-minded people with firm beliefs. 0:24:35.10,0:24:37.00,~ Now they are in control of Heinessen. 0:24:37.00,0:24:41.20,~ The members of the National Salvation Military Council believe in their own righteousness,... 0:24:41.20,0:24:44.80,~ and don't think anybody can defeat them. 0:24:48.60,0:24:49.60,~ Not yet... 0:24:49.60,0:24:54.80,~ We still have the automatic defense system, "Artemis' Necklace." 0:24:56.20,0:25:01.60,~ As long as we have that, even Yang Wenli can't capture Heinessen. 0:25:01.60,0:25:05.60,~ We aren't beaten yet. 0:25:05.60,0:25:07.60,~ We haven't won yet. 0:25:07.60,0:25:09.80,~ Are you worried about "Artemis' Necklace?" 0:25:11.60,0:25:13.40,~ Yes, there's that, too. 0:25:14.10,0:25:16.40,~ Lieutenant, I'll retire to my quarters. 0:25:16.40,0:25:19.30,~ Please have Commander Bagdash meet me there. 0:25:19.30,0:25:24.50,~ On the way to Heinessen, we'll stop by the 6th planet, Shilyunagal. 0:25:24.50,0:25:26.90,~ Until then, I'll leave matters to you. 0:25:30.20,0:25:35.10,~ The truth is, "Artemis' Necklace" is not that big a problem. 0:25:35.10,0:25:39.20,~ It just proves you can't win a war by relying on hardware. 0:25:39.20,0:25:43.80,~ So, you don't plan to attack the Necklace? 0:25:43.80,0:25:47.40,~ No, this time I'll have to destroy the Necklace. 0:25:47.40,0:25:52.50,~ The gang who instigated the coup d'‚tat probably think "Artemis' Necklace" is their last hope. 0:25:52.50,0:25:54.40,~ Therefore, by destroying it and giving them a psychological shock,... 0:25:54.40,0:25:58.40,~ I hope we can induce them to surrender. 0:25:58.40,0:26:00.30,~ Since the necklace is unmanned... 0:26:00.30,0:26:03.00,~ Destroying it won't cause any casualties. 0:26:03.00,0:26:04.40,~ Right. 0:26:04.40,0:26:08.40,~ But, there are more than a billion civilians on Heinessen. 0:26:09.00,0:26:11.00,~ Hostages...? 0:26:11.00,0:26:15.00,~ I don't want to think that Admiral Greenhill would go that far. 0:26:15.00,0:26:20.50,~ But, however unlikely, I want Bagdash to help us see that he isn't forced to do so. 0:26:24.20,0:26:26.10,~ Julian, wait here. 0:26:26.10,0:26:28.30,~ Come in, Commander. 0:26:33.70,0:26:36.70,~ Well, now. At last I can put you to good use. 0:26:36.70,0:26:38.00,~ Anything. 0:26:38.00,0:26:40.60,~ If you order it, I'll even infiltrate Heinessen. 0:26:40.60,0:26:43.50,~ Then you'd seek refuge under Admiral Greenhill? 0:26:44.30,0:26:46.10,~ Don't embarrass me. 0:26:46.10,0:26:47.20,~ Just kidding. 0:26:47.20,0:26:49.70,~ The truth is, I want you to testify. 0:26:49.70,0:26:51.50,~ Testify...? To what? 0:26:51.50,0:26:54.50,~ That the coup d'‚tat by the National Salvation Military Council ... 0:26:54.50,0:27:00.50,~ was instigated by Marquis Reinhart von Lohengramm of the Empire. 0:27:00.50,0:27:02.40,~ You embarrass me again. 0:27:02.40,0:27:05.40,~ That's a preposterous accusation. 0:27:05.40,0:27:09.80,~ Honestly, I don't much care to make such charges. 0:27:09.80,0:27:13.60,~ If Admiral Greenhill hears of it somehow, won't he be angry? 0:27:13.60,0:27:15.20,~ It's the truth, though. 0:27:15.20,0:27:20.00,~ There's no material evidence yet, but it's not a fabrication. 0:27:20.00,0:27:23.30,~ Well, it's not surprising that you don't believe it. 0:27:23.30,0:27:25.80,~ Even so, I will ask you to testify. 0:27:25.80,0:27:27.00,~ Understood. 0:27:27.00,0:27:29.30,~ At any rate, I'm a convert. 0:27:29.30,0:27:32.00,~ I'll be of whatever help I can to you. 0:27:35.90,0:27:39.70,~ Attention, citizens of the Free Planets Alliance. 0:27:39.70,0:27:45.50,~ This is Commander Bagdash, a participant in the National Salvation Military Council's coup d'‚tat. 0:27:45.50,0:27:50.00,~ I must reveal to you an awful secret. 0:27:50.00,0:27:51.00,~ Damn that Bagdash! 0:27:51.00,0:27:52.70,~ Not only did he fail in his assignment to assassinate Yang,... 0:27:52.70,0:27:55.20,~ But now he's turned against us! 0:27:55.20,0:27:59.20,~ I joined the military coup, believing it motivated by righteousness and concern for the nation. 0:27:59.20,0:28:01.90,~ But that wasn't the case. 0:28:01.90,0:28:04.40,~ By now it is common knowledge that... 0:28:04.40,0:28:08.40,~ the largest civil wars in history have taken place,... 0:28:08.40,0:28:10.40,~ not just here, but in the Galactic Empire. 0:28:10.40,0:28:12.00,~ Do you think this is a coincidence? 0:28:12.00,0:28:13.30,~ It is not! 0:28:13.30,0:28:17.00,~ This coup d'‚tat was instigated by the plan of Marquis Lohengramm,... 0:28:17.00,0:28:22.20,~ who is now preoccupied with his own civil war in the Galactic Empire. 0:28:22.20,0:28:25.30,~ He plotted to divide us in order to prevent... 0:28:25.30,0:28:28.30,~ our Alliance Army from taking advantage of the current civil war... 0:28:28.30,0:28:31.00,~ that has split the Empire. 0:28:31.00,0:28:32.90,~ Knowing that to be true,... 0:28:32.90,0:28:36.00,~ I knew that this military revolt was no more than... 0:28:36.00,0:28:38.80,~ a reckless act by a dissatisfied but ambitious military faction... 0:28:38.80,0:28:41.40,~ controlled by the ambitions of the Empire. 0:28:41.40,0:28:42.50,~ Gentlemen! 0:28:42.50,0:28:44.70,~ There is no righteousness in your military revolt. 0:28:44.70,0:28:52.00,~ On top of this, our nation must bring these useless disruptions to an end, and begin re-unification. 0:28:52.00,0:28:53.30,~ Damn Bagdash! 0:28:53.30,0:28:55.50,~ The shameless traitor! 0:28:55.50,0:28:59.80,~ He was supposed to kill Yang, but instead he's become his tool! 0:28:59.80,0:29:04.10,~ It seems I've underestimated Yang Wenli's abilities. 0:29:04.10,0:29:07.50,~ By defeating the 11th fleet and suppressing the other rebellions,... 0:29:07.50,0:29:09.90,~ he's left us isolated. 0:29:09.90,0:29:13.70,~ His talent far exceed my expectations, and I thought I knew him well. 0:29:13.70,0:29:17.30,~ But, to use such transparent political propaganda,... 0:29:17.30,0:29:19.30,~ suggesting we are agents of the Empire,... 0:29:19.30,0:29:24.70,~ By spreading such clever lies, he proves himself still more formidable. 0:29:26.30,0:29:27.80,~ Admiral Greenhill... 0:29:27.80,0:29:30.30,~ You're wrong, very wrong. 0:29:30.30,0:29:33.80,~ Yang is certainly a formidable foe. 0:29:33.80,0:29:38.20,~ But he's not formidable for the reason you think. 0:29:38.20,0:29:40.30,~ What? 0:29:40.30,0:29:46.00,~ He's formidable because he's the one who figured out the truth! 0:29:46.00,0:29:47.30,~ Truth...? 0:29:47.30,0:29:49.60,~ Are you implying what Yang said was true? 0:29:49.60,0:29:55.40,~ Hey, this is the plan Marquis Lohengramm himself gave me for this coup d'‚tat. 0:29:57.40,0:29:58.50,~ Impossible! 0:29:58.50,0:30:01.80,~ Admiral Lynch, why would you go along with a scheme like this? 0:30:01.80,0:30:04.60,~ Were you promised a position as Admiral in the Imperial Army? 0:30:04.60,0:30:06.70,~ There was that, too. 0:30:06.70,0:30:09.40,~ But I don't really care about that. 0:30:09.40,0:30:11.00,~ It didn't much matter who,... 0:30:11.00,0:30:13.80,~ but I wanted to put inexcusable shame on unthinking bastards 0:30:13.80,0:30:17.60,~ who believe in their own self-righteousness. 0:30:17.60,0:30:19.10,~ What do you think of that, Greenhill? 0:30:19.10,0:30:22.30,~ Your National Salvation Military Council are just dupes. 0:30:22.30,0:30:26.80,~ How does it feel to discover yourself a mere tool of a brat from the Empire? 0:30:26.80,0:30:31.70,~ How does it feel to know what you believed was right, backfired horribly? 0:30:35.40,0:30:36.50,~ It's an emergency! 0:30:36.50,0:30:38.90,~ Yang's fleet is approaching. 0:30:38.90,0:30:41.10,~ What? 0:30:42.40,0:30:43.80,~ 300 years ago... 0:30:43.80,0:30:48.00,~ The founders of the Free Planets Alliance, Arle Heinessen and his comrades,... 0:30:48.00,0:30:52.50,~ escaped the Empire in huge spaceships of ice. 0:30:52.50,0:30:57.20,~ This plan is modeled on the tradition of Arle Heinessen. 0:30:57.20,0:31:00.20,~ We've carved out large lumps of ice and outfitted them with Bussard ramjets. 0:31:00.20,0:31:02.20,~ Under continuous acceleration,... 0:31:02.20,0:31:04.70,~ absorbing interplanetary matter and converting it to energy for propulsion,... 0:31:04.70,0:31:07.40,~ they'll approach the speed of light. 0:31:07.40,0:31:12.50,~ Whereupon, according to the theory of relativity, their mass will increase rapidly. 0:31:12.50,0:31:16.20,~ If we use the right entry angle and throw them at the Necklace,... 0:31:16.20,0:31:18.00,~ it should be possible to destroy it all in an instant. 0:31:18.00,0:31:19.80,~ And without any effect on the planet,... 0:31:19.80,0:31:23.10,~ and without harming us, either! 0:31:23.10,0:31:25.20,~ Any questions? 0:31:25.20,0:31:29.00,~ Does it matter if we destroy all 12 Necklace elements? 0:31:29.00,0:31:32.80,~ It doesn't matter. Let's demolish it all. 0:31:50.30,0:31:52.20,~ Missiles approaching... 0:32:08.90,0:32:10.80,~ It's ice! Huge chunks of ice! 0:32:10.80,0:32:13.70,~ Direct hits at near lightspeed. 0:32:13.70,0:32:15.20,~ Wiped out! 0:32:15.20,0:32:19.20,~ Artemis' Necklace... All gone... just like that... 0:32:23.70,0:32:25.50,~ It's all over. 0:32:25.50,0:32:27.50,~ Our military revolt has failed. 0:32:27.50,0:32:28.90,~ We're beaten. 0:32:28.90,0:32:30.90,~ No, it's not over yet! 0:32:30.90,0:32:32.80,~ We have hostages. 0:32:32.80,0:32:36.20,~ Both the Joint Operations Chief and Space Fleet Commander-in-Chief... 0:32:36.20,0:32:39.30,~ Indeed, all one billion citizens on Heinessen! 0:32:39.30,0:32:40.80,~ Stop it. 0:32:40.80,0:32:43.90,~ Further resistance will only worsen the wounds to the nation. 0:32:43.90,0:32:46.00,~ It's already finished. 0:32:46.00,0:32:49.90,~ Shall we not face the end like men? 0:32:49.90,0:32:53.10,~ Then, what will we do now? 0:32:53.10,0:32:55.40,~ Surrender and stand trial? 0:32:55.40,0:32:57.80,~ Those who want to do that should do so. 0:32:57.80,0:33:00.10,~ I will choose another road. 0:33:00.10,0:33:04.10,~ However, before that, there is something we must do. 0:33:04.10,0:33:11.30,~ We must not leave any evidence that our revolt was instigated by Marquis Lohengramm. 0:33:13.10,0:33:14.40,~ Admiral Lynch... 0:33:14.40,0:33:18.00,~ People often pick on trifling matters. 0:33:18.00,0:33:22.00,~ And, sometimes people make mistakes. 0:33:22.00,0:33:26.40,~ I didn't believe you were really the bastard you were said to be 9 years ago at El Facile. 0:33:26.40,0:33:30.90,~ However, I thought you wanted a chance to restore your honor. 0:33:30.90,0:33:33.90,~ I am a man very much like the public rumors say I am. 0:33:33.90,0:33:38.20,~ Even knowing that, you're a poor judge of character, aren't you? 0:33:48.30,0:33:51.30,~ Fools! 0:33:51.30,0:33:55.20,~ I've saved Greenhill's honor! 0:33:55.20,0:33:57.60,~ Honor? How worthless! 0:34:01.50,0:34:03.00,~ Dispose of this corpse! 0:34:03.00,0:34:04.40,~ Burn the files. 0:34:04.40,0:34:09.00,~ Dispose of anything that might look incriminating. 0:34:09.00,0:34:11.50,~ Yang has deployed his fleet outside the satellite orbit. 0:34:11.50,0:34:13.80,~ They've begun landing operations. 0:34:13.80,0:34:15.40,~ What should we do? 0:34:15.40,0:34:16.90,~ Open a comm link. 0:34:16.90,0:34:19.30,~ I will speak with Admiral Yang. 0:34:21.50,0:34:25.00,~ I am speaking as acting Chairman of the National Salvation Military Council. 0:34:25.00,0:34:29.40,~ Recognizing our own defeat, we have abandoned futile resistance. 0:34:29.40,0:34:31.10,~ Further attacks are unnecessary. 0:34:31.10,0:34:33.50,~ That's good. But... 0:34:33.50,0:34:36.10,~ What happened to Chairman Greenhill? 0:34:36.10,0:34:39.50,~ His Excellency... took his own life. 0:34:39.50,0:34:41.50,~ It was a noble death. 0:34:41.50,0:34:42.80,~ Admiral Yang... 0:34:42.80,0:34:47.00,~ We stood for overthrowing the despotic rule of the Galactic Empire. 0:34:47.00,0:34:51.20,~ You falsely accused us as being agents of the Empire,... 0:34:51.20,0:34:56.10,~ but you will be remembered as one who has lent aid to the continuation of the despotism of the Empire. 0:34:56.10,0:34:59.60,~ I think despots are any statesmen not chosen by the people,... 0:34:59.60,0:35:04.60,~ who rule by means of force, and steal the peoples' freedoms. 0:35:04.60,0:35:08.80,~ This is what you're doing now on Heinessen. 0:35:08.80,0:35:12.10,~ You are despots. Isn't that so? 0:35:12.10,0:35:13.10,~ You're wrong! 0:35:13.10,0:35:16.20,~ We aren't seeking personal power. 0:35:16.20,0:35:20.30,~ There was no other way to end the political corruption. 0:35:20.30,0:35:23.90,~ Political corruption isn't just politicians taking bribes. 0:35:23.90,0:35:27.10,~ THAT is just the corruption of individual politicians. 0:35:27.10,0:35:33.10,~ Political corruption mean that people aren't free to criticize politicians for taking bribes. 0:35:33.10,0:35:35.60,~ You banned free speech! 0:35:35.60,0:35:41.40,~ For that alone, you aren't fit to criticize the despotic government of the Empire or the politics of the Alliance. 0:35:41.40,0:35:43.00,~ Don't you see? 0:35:43.00,0:35:49.90,~ No - At least we were risking our lives to build a better political system. 0:35:49.90,0:35:55.00,~ We're not like politicians like Truniht, who only seek personal gain and influence. 0:35:55.00,0:35:58.40,~ We can't be criticized for that. 0:35:58.40,0:36:01.10,~ We were fighting for righteousness! 0:36:01.10,0:36:04.60,~ We just didn't have enough efficiency, or luck. 0:36:04.60,0:36:06.10,~ Captain Evans... 0:36:06.10,0:36:09.40,~ Admiral Yang, I beg of you, at least... 0:36:09.40,0:36:11.20,~ Don't let our deaths go to waste! 0:36:11.20,0:36:14.00,~ Take care of the future of our country... our Alliance. 0:36:14.00,0:36:16.80,~ His Excellency Greenhill was hoping for that, too. 0:36:16.80,0:36:18.60,~ Farewell! 0:36:18.60,0:36:19.90,~ He means to die, doesn't he? 0:36:19.90,0:36:22.80,~ He didn't change his opinions right to the end. 0:36:22.80,0:36:25.80,~ Different people have different opinions on what is right. 0:36:25.80,0:36:28.60,~ General Schenkopp, take command of the landing squadron. 0:36:28.60,0:36:29.90,~ I'll go down afterwards. 0:36:29.90,0:36:31.50,~ Yes sir. 0:36:34.20,0:36:36.30,~ Lieutenant Greenhill... 0:36:36.30,0:36:40.70,~ Can I have one... no, just two hours? 0:36:40.70,0:36:44.70,~ I need to regain my composure. 0:36:44.70,0:36:47.20,~ I'm no use to you now. 0:36:47.20,0:36:49.80,~ So... 0:36:49.80,0:36:54.80,~ Lieutenant... What can I say? Don't lose heart. 0:37:03.50,0:37:05.80,~ The National Salvation Military Council has surrendered. 0:37:05.80,0:37:08.00,~ The coup d'‚tat has ended in failure. 0:37:08.00,0:37:10.50,~ Fair and generous treatment is offered to soldiers. 0:37:10.50,0:37:12.60,~ Admiral Yang Wenli promises. 0:37:12.60,0:37:15.60,~ Do not waste more valuable human life in useless resistance. 0:37:15.60,0:37:19.40,~ Rejoin your respective regiments, and await further orders. 0:37:32.80,0:37:34.00,~ Wait. 0:37:34.90,0:37:38.90,~ The remains of Admiral Greenhill and Captain Evans. 0:37:41.40,0:37:42.70,~ Have them autopsied. 0:37:42.70,0:37:43.70,~ Yes sir. 0:38:42.70,0:38:44.50,~ I'm so ashamed. 0:38:44.50,0:38:47.80,~ Even though you took the trouble to warn me beforehand,... 0:38:47.80,0:38:49.70,~ I was absolutely no help at all. 0:38:49.70,0:38:51.00,~ Not at all. 0:38:51.00,0:38:54.10,~ It was my lateness that caused all the trouble. 0:38:54.10,0:38:58.10,~ No. Thanks to you I spent every day taking afternoon naps. 0:38:58.10,0:39:02.60,~ It was tedious, but compared to you, I had no problems at all. 0:39:02.60,0:39:06.30,~ In the meantime, is there anything you need? 0:39:06.30,0:39:10.40,~ Oh, yes there is. What I'd like is a glass of whiskey. 0:39:10.40,0:39:12.40,~ Let's get him a drink. 0:39:14.90,0:39:18.10,~ Well, what happened to Admiral Greenhill? 0:39:18.10,0:39:19.90,~ He was killed. 0:39:19.90,0:39:21.10,~ I see. 0:39:21.10,0:39:24.80,~ And the old man survives again? 0:39:27.80,0:39:29.50,~ You! 0:39:29.50,0:39:30.60,~ You're... 0:39:30.60,0:39:32.70,~ You should know who I am. 0:39:32.70,0:39:34.80,~ I'm the head of the government. 0:39:34.80,0:39:37.80,~ You're Julian Mintz, right? 0:39:37.80,0:39:42.50,~ I hear you're the promising young ward of Admiral Yang. 0:39:42.50,0:39:46.80,~ These are the members of the Earth Church who hid me. 0:39:46.80,0:39:49.30,~ While hidden in their underground church,... 0:39:49.30,0:39:54.10,~ I was working secretly to overthrow the military junta. 0:39:54.10,0:39:57.90,~ So, will you guide us to wherever Admiral Yang is, please. 0:39:57.90,0:40:01.50,~ He'll be glad to learn that I'm safe. 0:40:01.50,0:40:04.00,~ And so will all the citizens, too. 0:40:06.60,0:40:09.10,~ Hey, don't treat me like an invalid. 0:40:09.10,0:40:11.10,~ I can walk fine by myself. 0:40:11.10,0:40:12.80,~ Chairman Truniht? 0:40:12.80,0:40:15.80,~ Oh dear. Are we going from bad to worse? 0:40:15.80,0:40:17.90,~ Immediately. He's waiting over there. 0:40:17.90,0:40:19.60,~ Want to run away? 0:40:19.60,0:40:22.10,~ I guess I can't do that. 0:40:22.80,0:40:25.00,~ Truniht and the Earth Cult? 0:40:25.00,0:40:27.60,~ Who is using whom? 0:40:27.60,0:40:31.90,~ No, Captain Bay, under my secret orders, infiltrated the coup d'‚tat on Heinessen. 0:40:31.90,0:40:35.10,~ He kept me informed of their movements in detail. 0:40:35.90,0:40:37.70,~ Ah! Miracle Yang! 0:40:45.70,0:40:48.50,~ Why ME with that bastard Truniht of all people? 0:40:48.50,0:40:51.20,~ To preserve that scoundrel's power,... 0:40:51.20,0:40:54.90,~ I had to fight Admiral Greenhill, who was like my own father. 0:40:54.90,0:40:56.70,~ Not to mention Jessica... Damn it. 0:40:56.70,0:40:57.60,~ Admiral! 0:40:57.60,0:40:58.50,~ It's urgent! 0:40:58.50,0:41:00.30,~ What are you shouting about? 0:41:00.30,0:41:04.40,~ There's nothing that could possibly be worth getting that excited about. 0:41:04.40,0:41:07.60,~ But... You know of Admiral Merkatz, don't you? 0:41:07.60,0:41:10.40,~ Yeah. He's a famous Imperial Commander. 0:41:10.40,0:41:13.10,~ Not as impressive as Marquis Lohengramm, perhaps,... 0:41:13.10,0:41:15.50,~ As a veteran, he uses troops prudently. 0:41:15.50,0:41:16.70,~ He's also popular. 0:41:16.70,0:41:18.50,~ So, what about him? 0:41:18.50,0:41:20.10,~ That same famous Imperial Commander... 0:41:20.10,0:41:21.70,~ Has come seeking refuge! 0:41:21.70,0:41:23.40,~ He's come to you for help, Admiral Yang. 0:41:23.40,0:41:25.40,~ There's an urgent message from Iserlohn. 0:41:25.40,0:41:27.00,~ What? 0:41:31.70,0:41:34.10,~ If you please, hand over your weapons. 0:41:34.10,0:41:35.10,~ That's rude! 0:41:35.10,0:41:36.90,~ Admiral Merkatz is not a prisoner. 0:41:36.90,0:41:39.10,~ He's come seeking refuge of his own free will. 0:41:39.10,0:41:41.80,~ It should be common courtesy to treat him like a guest. 0:41:41.80,0:41:44.10,~ Commander Schneider... 0:41:44.10,0:41:47.60,~ No. My mistake. 0:41:47.60,0:41:50.20,~ Please keep it. 0:41:50.20,0:41:52.40,~ Do you think we can trust him? 0:41:52.40,0:41:56.00,~ Did you notice if Admiral Merkatz brought his family? 0:41:56.00,0:41:58.60,~ No, his family is still living in the empire. 0:41:58.60,0:42:00.60,~ I see. Good, then. 0:42:00.60,0:42:02.00,~ It's NOT good! 0:42:02.00,0:42:04.90,~ If that's so, it's as if they were taken hostage. 0:42:04.90,0:42:07.50,~ No. If Admiral Merkatz was trying to deceive us,... 0:42:07.50,0:42:09.70,~ he probably wouldn't do so leaving his family behind. 0:42:09.70,0:42:15.10,~ As a precaution, he'd probably bring a fake family with him. 0:42:15.10,0:42:16.40,~ Wouldn't that be the situation? 0:42:16.40,0:42:18.30,~ Well, I suppose it would be like that. 0:42:18.30,0:42:21.90,~ To someone like Admiral Merkatz, a genuine warrior,... 0:42:21.90,0:42:23.70,~ such plots are probably beneath him. 0:42:23.70,0:42:25.40,~ I think we should trust him. 0:42:25.40,0:42:27.20,~ Clearly more than you, eh? 0:42:27.20,0:42:28.90,~ A bad joke. 0:42:28.90,0:42:31.10,~ I'm not joking. 0:42:32.40,0:42:36.20,~ I will believe Admiral Merkatz. 0:42:36.20,0:42:40.30,~ So, to the best of my ability, I'll defend his rights. 0:42:40.30,0:42:44.40,~ If an Imperial Army commander says he'll trust me,... 0:42:44.40,0:42:47.00,~ I think I must reward that. 0:42:47.00,0:42:49.40,~ Will you be able to do so? 0:42:49.40,0:42:51.80,~ Well, I'm not good at flattery... 0:42:51.80,0:42:55.20,~ Admiral Cazellnu, I want to speak with Admiral Merkatz. 0:42:55.20,0:42:56.50,~ Would you please swap places? 0:42:56.50,0:42:57.90,~ Yes sir. 0:43:00.60,0:43:02.80,~ Admiral Merkatz, I presume? 0:43:02.80,0:43:04.70,~ I'm Yang Wenli. 0:43:04.70,0:43:07.00,~ Pleased to meet you. 0:43:07.00,0:43:09.70,~ I must turn myself in to Your Excellency's care. 0:43:09.70,0:43:14.50,~ For myself, and at least my subordinate, I ask leniency. 0:43:14.50,0:43:18.10,~ It seems you have loyal subordinates. 0:43:18.10,0:43:21.20,~ At any rate, Yang Wenli will take charge of you. 0:43:21.20,0:43:23.30,~ Please don't worry. 0:43:26.60,0:43:30.10,~ Your Excellency, these need to be signed before morning. 0:43:30.10,0:43:31.70,~ Right. 0:43:32.60,0:43:34.70,~ If you're concerned about me, I'm fine. 0:43:34.70,0:43:37.40,~ There are so many things to do now. 0:43:49.50,0:43:51.30,~ Admiral... 0:43:51.30,0:43:55.70,~ Is it really a good idea to trust Admiral Merkatz? 0:43:55.70,0:44:00.40,~ Hm? Yeah, the Empire's civil war is probably over by now. 0:44:00.40,0:44:05.00,~ So Marquis Reinhart von Lohengramm will be able to grasp complete power in the Empire. 0:44:05.00,0:44:07.80,~ It's not like him to try a cheap trick. 0:44:07.80,0:44:10.90,~ He'll come to destroy us with great dignity. 0:44:10.90,0:44:14.20,~ Iserlohn will become a battlefield soon, then? 0:44:14.20,0:44:17.70,~ Can you doubt that? 0:44:17.70,0:44:23.40,~ No doubt he's thinking how to attack it with dreadful grandeur. 0:44:23.40,0:44:26.10,~ Marquis Reinhart von Lohengramm. 0:44:27.20,0:44:33.50,~ So ended the greatest civil war since the founding of the Free Planets Alliance. 0:44:34.60,0:44:37.90,~ For many, it was a great battle. 0:44:37.90,0:44:43.20,~ Victory for Whose Sake? 0:44:55.90,0:45:02.90,~ subtitles based on a translation by Sue Shambaugh 0:45:16.30,0:45:24.40,~ subtitled by fans for fans Sale of this Video is Illegal. 0:46:15.10,0:46:17.00,~ Next... 0:46:31.60,0:46:35.00,~ Next Chapter XXV "The Day Before Destiny"