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LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES

The Galactic Empire's distinguished Prince Oigen Kastrop, former Treasury Secretary...

...was abusing his authority, and lining his own pockets.

Upon his death, the Empire sought the return of his ill-gotten gains.

However, Prince Kastrop's heir, Maximilian, opposes this.

Backed by those resources, he has plotted his next move.

Lord Maximilian...

Maximilian von Kastrop ...I can't bear to see the Kastrop family destroyed before my eyes.

Destroyed ?

Franz von Mariendorf

If things continue as they have, that's what will happen.

Already, a 3,000 ship occupation fleet is approaching this planet.

Do you think that a haughty local territory is a match for the Empire ?!

What's the Empire ?

They never uttered one word of complaint to my revered father.

I suppose their intention is to make an example of another noble, but I won't allow it.

I'll make them aware of my power.

Lord Maximilian.

It seems as though the occupation fleet has arrived.

I can show you proof that our forces can stand against the Empire.

The battle satellites are positioned above the enemy planet Labart's satellites !

Artemis Necklace

All ships, commence attack !

Those are ?

Perhaps you've heard of it.

That's the same "Artemis Necklace" which protects the Alliance capital.

It can't be !

Yes, it's one and the same.

Just watch as they get what they deserve.

Letting one escape ?!

We can't allow ourselves to be frightened by the Empire.

Why a thing like that ?

It was rather costly...

...but in this Galaxy, if you put out enough gold, you can be prepared for any situation.

Phezzan...!

You will stay for a little while longer, won't you ?

Take Count Mariendorf out with you !

Fool ! You've been set up by Phezzan ?!

Phezzan Dominion

The Kastrop affair is fine, then.

The Empire won too much at Astate.

And if the quantity and shape don't match the power ?

Yes. And if that blond brat comes out...

...then what ?

Reinhard was promoted to Imperial Admiral because of his victory at Astate.

He opened a new Admiralty.

He undertook the consolidation of his camp.

First, he drafted new fleet commanders from the commoners and lesser nobles.

Vice Admiral August Samuel Wahlen

Vice Admiral Cornelius Lutz

Vice Admiral Karl Gustav Kempf

Vice Admiral Fritz Josef Bittenfeld

Vice Admiral Ernest Mecklinger

Vice Admiral Wolfgang Mittermeyer

Vice Admiral Oskar von Reuental

They're all brave young commanders.

And with his promotion to Rear Admiral, Siegfried Kircheis...

...joined the ranks of the Admirality in one stroke.

We have received new orders.

Even so, it's not for all of you.

I suppose you've heard of Kastrop's rebellion.

The 3000 ships of the occupation fleet, under Admiral Schmude...

...were destroyed by the defense system known as the "Necklace."

The Admiral died in battle.

Rear Admiral Kircheis.

Sir.

This is an Imperial command.

Taking a fleet of 2000, you must suppress Maximilian von Kastrop...

...who rises in revolt against the Empire.

Sir, I humbly accept the Imperial command.

I thought he would call on us, didn't you ?

Yes. We, too, are each now in command of a fleet.

As it is, we can't, with any confidence, go out and suppress local rebellions.

It's an uncomfortable situation.

But to give him an Imperial command.

It's a rather poor excuse, isn't it ?

If he gives Kircheis the mission, and he wins with such a small force...

His promotion to Vice Admiral is assured, right ?

If he wins.

It's OK, isn't it ?

If that red headed kid distinguishes himself...

...Count Lohengramm's influence will increase too.

Rear Admiral Kircheis is Count Lohengramm's confidante.

Secretary of State Klaus von Lichtenlade If he is granted a favor now, some day he will be of use, in one way or another...

You worry too much, Treasury Secretary.

All you talk about is "if he succeeds."

Annerose von Grunewald

Sieg, return safely.

Man, not with us, huh ?

A sortie with a different family ?

Don't hurry, I'm saying. This is our job.

Hey, hand me that, will you ? Tonio

But, say...Because that blond Admiral was strong...

...when I was on the flagship Brunhilde, I felt safe.

Go ahead and say it.

Man, I've been real lucky, until now.

Of course, you've had unlimited luck.

Don't you think that that red headed Rear Admiral will also ?

Think so ?

How do you know ?

Kurt

He's a guy with life experience.

Bergengrun.

Certainly, Count Lohengramm is a renowned commander.

You could even say he's a strategic genius.

However, is there any guarantee that his adjutant will be a great commander ?

Captain Hans Eduard Bergengrun

A substitute is, after all, only a substitute !

You talk too much, Bergengrun !

Captain Volker Axel von Buro

Are you drunk ?!

Yeah, I'm drunk !

Do you think I want to die sober ?!

Ever since we lost the last time, our military strength has deteriorated.

So ?! Dammit !

So, there's no time for drinking and such.

Leave me alone !

Hey ! It's His Excellency !

Captain Buro.

I want you to confirm the fleet formation.

Please come to the bridge.

Sir.

Your Excellency !

In my humble opinion, the total number of lesser officers...

...is more important than the fleet formation.

Hey, control yourself.

Since we lost the last time, to win with such a small number of troops...

If we succeed, certainly it'll be "hurray for our side".

However, this may not go as Your Excellency and His Excellency the Admiral have planned !

It's just as you say, Captain.

Your Excellency ?!

You haven't prepared for failure, have you ?

Because our fleet is so small, you must realize that the possibility exists.

Captain... The formation diagram.

Your Excellency !

Please look at this.

It's a different formation, isn't it ?

This... What are you thinking ?

Concentrating so many engineering ships like this...!

Of course, both His Excellency Lohengramm and I believe this plan will succeed.

What ?! The enemy scarcely numbers 2000 ?!

What are those Imperial rats thinking ?!

Don't they understand the power of my country yet ?!

Do they take me so lightly?!

I think they may have some plan.

What ?!

A plan ?!

Tell me, what in the world are the chances of victory ?

Didn't those bastards from Phezzan guarantee that the "Necklace" is invincible ?!

What kind of plan is it ?!

Look at you incompetents, all standing in a row !

Good for nothings !

Luckily, those battle satellites have a weak gravitational attraction.

They must not be influenced by the main moon.

Indeed.

Certainly, it's not a trick anyone would think of.

I don't suppose there's any precedent for doing this on a grand scale, is there ?

"Let's add another trinket to the chain," is that it ?

That gaudy fellow...

What if Kastrop and company lose their last ray of hope ?

Then they should give up and surrender, but...

That'd be a relief.

Even if the "Necklace" ends up being disposed of, it's "blam" with one shot later !

Hey, you're serious, aren't you ?

You think it's silly ?

No...

...I'm looking forward to the plan going according to expectations, Your Excellency.

That way, we'll be relieved, too.

Is it silly...?

Since the two of you aren't children any more...

...perhaps we should have had wine ?

If you made it, we'll be happy with whatever you serve.

Well, was that meant as a compliment ?

No, it's just that Kircheis always says so...

Right, Kircheis ?

Oh, you're mean, Lord Reinhard...

Reinhard, you mustn't tease Sieg.

Go ahead and choose your favorite wine from the cellar.

I apologize for asking His Excellency, the Imperial Admiral, to run errands...

Now you're teasing me.

It's OK.

Errands or whatever, I'm at your service.

Sieg, my little brother always depends on you, doesn't he ?

No, it is I who is dependent.

It isn't that way.

Reinhard may not say it, but he relies on you.

So please, I beg you, take care of my little brother, won't you ?

You're very kind to such as me.

Sieg, you are of great value.

In Reinhard, certainly, there is genius.

A genius that nobody else has.

But, Sieg, my little brother is not an adult like you are.

His eyes are always looking far away, so he can't see where he's headed.

Surely...

Surely, Reinhard's path leads somewhere other than to war.

Is there something in those steps of his ?

Where does that path lead ?

If he should lose his way...

Sieg, if that happens, talk to him.

You're the only one he'll listen to.

If there comes a time when he won't listen to you...

...then that's the end of my little brother.

With Reinhard's ruin...

Lady Annerose.

Forgive me, Sieg ?

I'm being unreasonable.

But you're the only one I can depend on.

Please leave it to me, Lady Annerose.

Whatever I can do, even if it means sacrificing myself...

...I'll try, for Lord Reinhard's sake.

And...

Isn't there still more than half left ?

You're right. There's little time for drinking alcohol, isn't there ?

Where are you going ?

To take a nap in a tank bed to sober up.

Your Excellency.

We've finished deploying the engineering ships.

Your next order ?

Begin the operation immediately.

Engineering Ship

Zephyr Particles

What are you scheming ?

Haven't they moved at all ?! Can't you magnify it more ?

This is maximum.

You, look.

Sir ?

Tell me what you see !

Just the enemy in the middle ?

Even if they come here, they probably can't do anything.

Prove your loyalty.

T...that's unreasonable.

What did you say ?

Where is your loyalty ?

You...you ingrate !

Oh, sorry. I wasn't reprimanding any of you, ladies.

Bastard ! Why did you duck ?!

Forgive me !

The enemy has moved !

What ?

Oh, you finally noticed ?!

Wh...why ?!

Why do you bother me with your useless prattle ?

It's nothing to fear.

I'll make them weary of attacking. I'll teach them a lesson !

They'll soon realize the power of the "Necklace's" automatic defense function !

Hey, come a little closer.

That's it. Like that...

There, now fire !

What's wrong ?

What's happened ? What's going on ?

Report !

What's that ?

Wh...what's that ?

Enemy battle satellites, disabled !

It worked, didn't it ?

Yes...

Serious after all, eh ?

Wh...what happened ?

The engineering ships left a little while ago, right ?

They probably used Zephyr Particles with directivity.

"Zephyr Particles." That explosive gas ?

Gaseous explosive, eh ? Well, something like that.

As you can see, your precious "Necklace" has been destroyed.

Any further resistance is useless. I strongly suggest that you surrender.

I will deal leniently with both the ringleader and any conspirators.

I will take the responsibility of dealing with them personally. Then...

You said it was silly, after all, didn't you ?

No, I was just thinking...

...what would you have done if you were Count Lohengramm ?

If that were the case, you'd be a trifle uncomfortable, wouldn't you ?

Oh, I think I'd get along better than you'd expect.

However, His Excellency the Commander's expectations might be a little different...

It's a lie !

They wouldn't allow rebels to live !

They've never been so generous in the past !

This is a trap... Nothing but a trap !

If I surrender, I'll be killed !

Killed...

And so will all of you !

The whole family, the retainers, all killed.

I'm ruined...

It's your fault !

You incited me !

And you !

And you !

And you !

If that's the case, perhaps I should pass the blame back.

That's it. It was Father's fault in the first place

Because it was Father who was the ringleader.

Isn't that so ?!

And then, Phezzan.

If those misers sell useless things...

Phezzan...

That's it !

It's Phezzan !

I'll seek refuge in Phezzan !

What are you doing ?

Make preparations at once ! We'll only take the jewels.

And I'll take the women, of course.

Even if you ask them for refuge, I think escape is now impossible.

True.

Fine. You will be my substitute.

Huh ?

Incinerate yourself.

If you burn your face, we'll deceive them for a little while.

That being taken care of...

Oh, yes.

Take Count Mariendorf, too. He'll be a hostage.

Your Excellency...

There is a better way.

Oh, it's just like you. Very well, what is it ?

It is...

...this !

What're you doing ?! Are you insane ?!

If we offer them your head, maybe we'll be pardoned.

You damn traitor !

What're you doing ?! Kill this man !

Y...you little...

Inform the fleet that we've been liberated from the tyrant.

We did it.

Captain.

Please have our troops disembark.

Sir.

Please relay this to all troops.

Plundering, violence, and such, are strictly forbidden.

Violators will be executed.

Yes, sir.

Young, isn't he ?

Yes.

But ?

A commander who's actually good ?

Father !

Oh, Hilda !

You were worried, weren't you ?

It took scarcely two days... Not only that, it's a bloodless capture.

Rather impressive skill.

Is it not good ?

They say it depends on how a person is used.

He did pretty good, eh ?

Yes.

You did a good job.

I'm very sorry.

What are you apologizing for ?

Everyone's saying that you're the new hero of the Empire.

A bloodless capture in two days.

It's splendid !

Blood was spilled.

The ringleader ended up being killed.

I'm very sorry.

Is that so ?

Kastrop's death was a product of the Empire.

You can't be held responsible for that.

Yes, sir.

Kircheis...

Our way of doing things is not like that...

...is it ?

No, sir.

Kircheis.

You're a good man.

Siegfried Kircheis ?

Interesting, isn't it ?

He seems contented to serve under Count Lohengramm.

They've been best friends since childhood, haven't they ?

Best friends ?

That's a very good thing to know. If true, there must be a way we can use that information.

Yes.

By the way, how shall we handle the Artemis Necklace affair ?

How ?

Shouldn't the Alliance be told there is a weak point ?

How did he know there was a weak point, eh ?

Well, yeah...

Siegfried Kircheis was appointed Vice Admiral...

...for his distinguished service in suppressing the rebellion in the Kastrop system.

Everyone concluded that he was the "Number 2" position of the Lohengramm camp.

Meanwhile, within the Free Planets Alliance, Yang Wenli's preparations...

...for the capture of Iserlohn Fortress were steadily progressing.

The Kastrop Rebellion

[ Across the Bridge of Light ] End Theme Vocals: Ogura Kei

People are hoarding up...

Reinhard: Kircheis: Annerose: Horikawa Ryo Hironaka Masashi Han Keiko

...wonderfully hot tears in their hearts.

Wakamoto Norio Mori Katsuji Katsuki Masako Ito Hiroshi Yanami Joji Nakamura Tadashi Reuental: Mittermeyer: Hilda: Lichtenlade: Gerlach: Mariendorf:

The heavily futile war...

Bergengrun: Buro: Tonio: Maximilian: Tanaka Ryoichi Murayama Akira Kobayashi Michitaka Hori Hideyuki

...obstructs the road you'll go on.

Rubinsky: Boltik: Kurt / Narration: Kobayashi Kiyoshi Jinnai Tatsuyuki Yara Yuusaku

Translation: Sue Shambaugh

Don't kill your dreams, follow your dreams.

Time Editing: Central Anime(Kansas)

The clear sparkling of the galaxy...

Additional Editing: Central Anime(Kansas) DVD Version 2.0

...reflected in the tears wetting your cheeks the day we can rejoice.

Across the bridge of light...

...stripping your heart naked.

Across the bridge of light...

...setting tears and love free.

Preview of Next Episode

Considered to be the strongest close-combat force, the Alliance's Rosen Ritter Regiment...

...is seen as a dangerous group that could betray them at any moment.

Yang adds this regiment to his 13th Fleet and departs to capture Iserlohn.

Next episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Episode 06, "Knights of the Rose."

Another page to the history of the Galaxy.

Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 06 Knights of the Rose