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The year is 2085.

The third world war fought between East and West has reduced the cities of Earth to mountains of rubble.

Only a handful of humans remain from the final battle,

fought using super-powerful SVE warheads, even more destructive than nuclear weapons.

And these survivors face the threat of the army of mechanical killers known as the MME.

Mankind has been caught in the eternal cycle of creation and destruction.

And now, as before, a battle for tomorrow begins.

Here it comes. Cut the power!

Jump!

Fire!

Got 'em!

We just winged it. After them!

Good job commanding today, Sandy.

Got that from your dad.

Thanks, Bauer. You were great too.

Anybody coulda hit them from that close.

Next time we get a bigger one!

Bohdy, Melody, see ya later.

Say "hi" to the others.

Take care.

Hey, we really did well today. Hit 'em where it hurts!

Yeah, but you've gotta learn to think on the run.

I think running decoy's too dangerous for you.

Bohdy, are you in love with me?

Don't be silly!

Come on, you can tell me.

I swear, it never crossed my mind!

Well, excuse me!

Lay off the guy, Melody. You're scaring him.

What's up?

Who's back there?

Come out!

What are you doing here?

She asked you a question!

— Working! — Working?

Cute kid, huh?

You get that attitude from living on your own.

Here you go.

Do you want to come with us?

Let's go, Bohdy!

Hold it! Something's wrong. No guards.

Brody's guys should be on watch today.

Wait here. I'll check this out.

No radio!

You'll bring every tin can in the area running!

I'll go on ahead.

Bohdy... Bohdy!

Sandy? Bohdy? What's the deal?

Well?

— Don't look! — What's wrong?

What... What happened?! Are they all...?!

It can't be! How?!

So long, guys...

I never thought they'd find us there.

I heard they had new weapons, but...

Now Ox and Brody are... they were all such good people.

Don't worry, we'll beat these guys.

I wish... I wish they'd never found that damned ship!

Sandy, I blame myself for everything.

All of this started with our unearthing that alien spaceship on the moon.

How long had it lay buried there?

Before the dawn of mankind, I believe.

It contained samples of shockingly advanced science...

...representing a technology that could produce a spacecraft capable of faster than light travel.

Knowing who they were, where they came from...

...could unlock the secret of mankind's origins.

I argued this point to the world.

But it soon turned out to be a Pandora's Box that never should have been opened.

The super-technology they possessed revealed data on...

plasma weaponry of unimaginable destructive power...

...and records of various types of cyborg soldiers.

That's when the fighting began! East... West...

Everyone wanted access to the new technology.

They then recreated those awful robot warriors.

The body-fluid inside forms a complex sense and information feedback system.

An ideal soldier, unafraid of death!

We can't fall behind!

We have to create our own powerful robot weapons!

They formed mighty divisions of robots each given limited autonomy...

...and placed under the command of a cyborg equipped with a human brain.

Then the struggle began for plasma weaponry, even more powerful than nuclear warheads.

But the robots were far stronger than we ever realized.

They became mankind's greatest enemy.

The end of the world was a simple act...

There's no point dwelling on what's done.

This is just one more trial for mankind to overcome.

I look at it that way, so I can fight.

I wish I could have your faith.

It's hopeless! How much more do they want from us?

I can't take it anymore.

We kill one or two of their recon planes, and for what?!

They get stronger day after day.

They just came in and killed everyone!

Melody...

I'm just asking you to show a little restraint in any guerilla activity in the south of B-North!

It's dangerous for us to engage the enemy only six kilometres away from our shelters!

And I'm telling you it's for our own self-defence!

I'm not about to let those Cyberoid recon planes just wander around in North-6!

That's a vital strategic area for us, and you have no right to order us around, Nelson!

I could care less about your problems, Dominov.

Anyway, just leave any fighting in B-North to us.

Or else you can just accept taking orders from my side!

And you can forget about that until you re-deploy your forces for maximum effect!

If I do that, I can't ensure my people's safety!

I can see there's no point in discussing this any further.

Well then, I'd like to discuss the message we received from Mars four days ago.

Very well.

Vikal!

Since each section of the message was ciphered differently it took us 70 hours to decode it.

Vikal! Read it!

Message begins. Mars Standard Time 8.86541.

From Capt. M.J. Hookman, Comm officer, Mars Base.

To the brave fighters and their commanders who battle for the sanctity of mankind in its darkest hour.

So as to bring this situation to as quick a close as possible we suggest the following course of action.

Point! Evacuation of approximately 30,000 people and supplies necessary to sustain them.

Point! This will be necessary for the formation of a relief force to be sent back to Earth.

Point! This force will then attack the MME main fortress...

...at point-blank range and eradicate all Cyberoid units from the Earth's surface to achieve liberation.

In order to successfully carry out all phases of this plan...

...it is our opinion that the time required to build up equipment and personnel will be approximately 700 days...

Say what?! 700 days?! That's two years!

They're nuts! How the hell do we last two more months?!

Two years?

Christ...

They're gonna let us rot! It's murder!

Just because Mars is still safe, God dammit!

Quiet, all of you!

Looks like we have to organize the escape on our own, eh, Dominov?

I propose we initiate Operation Exodus.

Be seated.

It seems the escape plan we've been working on for the last two years...

...will have to be carried out a bit sooner than we expected.

Fuel is scarce for us, so there's no way we can supply 4000 gallons for the rockets in less than 48 hours.

We're in the same situation.

However, once we begin the large-scale evacuation of non-combatants, they'll figure out our plan in no time.

Considering this, we'll have to go from start to finish within 48 hours or the risk factor will be too high.

Very well! We'll set the time limit to 48 hours.

Outside of the knowledge that the plan will begin with simultaneous feint operations...

...and that the shuttle launch will be in two days...

...we shouldn't reveal either a definite launch time or any other details of the plan.

I agree. But we can't tip them off by attacking their radar sites.

We'll lose too many people that way.

We'll initiate the operation as we see fit.

Agreed.

It'll be better if we don't know the details of each other's plans.

I don't want those machines finding out everything!

Very well. Then we have nothing more to talk about.

Wait!

Wait! Wait, please!

My name is Sandy Newman.

Leader, platoon 2, division 13 Northern forces.

At least, I was until we were wiped out.

Please, listen to me!

This isn't like the little operations we've run before!

This plan gives 30,000 people a chance to escape the cold and hunger of the ruins and make it out into space.

And we're the only ones who can make it happen!

Isn't this the time to put aside...

all these old arguments about "East" and "West"?

There's been so much hatred built up between us.

But now's the time to combine our strength!

This bickering between the guerilla armies only benefits the enemy.

Surely you can all see that!

— Sandy, is it? — Yes, sir.

I can't argue with the logic of your proposal.

Combining our forces will improve our hand against the MME.

However, who would command this combined army?

My people will never stand taking orders from your side!

Commander Dominov is right.

Especially when you consider who's responsible for all this!

What?! He's starting that again?!

Yeah! Yeah!

You're the ones who did all this!

Like hell! Why should we listen to anything you say?!

My family was killed by Western soldiers.

I'd rather help the robots than you people!

Stop it! All of you!

Why does it always come down to this?

My father was the one who discovered that alien spaceship!

But the ones who tried to monopolize the data he gave us were people like you!

Can't you see that egoism is what destroyed the world?!

Listen to me! We have to work together...

Sandy, sit down!

Stop it!

What the...?!

Micro-probes! There're more here!

What?!

Over there!

Here too!

Run for it!

Retreat!

Come on!

I hate this...

All right!

She's pinned down. Cover me!

You must like trouble.

Melody, do you read? Rendezvous at F/R-1!

Roger!

Melody! You okay?

— Yeah. — Grab on!

Get down!

Bohdy!

Melody... I... love... you...

Bohdy...

No!

Melody! Bohdy!

Grab on! They're coming this way!

No more running!

Melody...

I'm okay. I'm okay now. I won't cry anymore.

Until now, I ran because he ran.

Fought because he was fighting.

But now it's different. I have a purpose.

I'll never, ever forgive what they did.

I'll fight until we've wiped them off the face of the Earth!

Melody...

Thanks for saving my friend.

Never mind that. Is your leg okay?

It's nothing. Can't say it really hurts.

The name's Norton. Cyborg soldier.

I was a sergeant during the war. It's a pleasure.

Sandy Newman! Dr. Newman's only daughter.

You?!

That speech you gave back there... pretty strong stuff.

Not many people are that innocent.

— Are you making fun of me?! — No, complimenting you.

They call me Score. Eastern guerilla forces.

Pleased to meet ya.

Looks like you've made some new pals, Sandy.

Pals?

You've only got one life. Don't waste it!

Pals, huh? Is that one of your pals too?

Leader, the humans are attempting their flight into space.

They wish to retreat to Mars Base?

Fleeing like rodents, tails between their legs.

Once we have total control of the Earth we will deal with the threat Mars Base poses to us.

We already surpassed the humans.

We can learn nothing more from them and they have no further use to us.

We shall replace the humans who so arrogantly marched to their own destruction.

And then we will be the new creators.

Under our rule, we shall create an existence of infinite possibility.

That should do it. It won't hurt anyone now.

After clearing the atmosphere, the shuttles will attempt to rendezvous at translunar point OX-12.

They will then signal Mars Base and await pick-up.

What isn't clear is how many shuttles will clear the battlezone in this strategy.

If we're successful, we estimate roughly 20,000 people will make it out to space.

Unit 4 will join Max company and assist in a feint designed to stretch the Cyberoid's offensive line.

We in Unit 2 will be joining O'Brien's company to hit an enemy radar site in North-2.

No matter how your missions go, get back here for the launch!

Those shuttles won't wait a second more than they have to.

That's it for your briefing. Synchronize watches.

It'll be 14:00 hours in five seconds...

Four... Three... Two... One... Mark!

Mark!

What're you going to do?

"What" am I going to do? I can't do anything.

All we can do is follow the plan, right?!

Look! Isn't it great?

— It's working again. — He's my pal!

C'mon, pal!

Her pal...

God, is she down!

What happened to all that spirit at the meeting?

Shag it! Get a move on!

Pick up the pace or we'll leave you behind! C'mon!

— Stay in line! — C'mon, hurry up!

Can't you people walk any faster?!

If the robots were attacking, you'd be screwed...

Hey, what's the deal?! Get back in line!

I've had enough of this space trip!

Mercury to Icarus. They're here in a big way!

I count three sky-carriers, eight to ten heavy tanks...

...and god knows how many ground troops.

Headed north through Area 12. ETA: 30 minutes! Repeat...

Headed north through Area 12. ETA: 30 minutes!

They're here. One hour! One hour's all we need!

Just hold out that long.

Let's go! Shoot 'til the guns run dry!

This is launch base 6. 20 minutes to final boarding!

Launch base 12. All systems green.

— Visibility excellent! — Launch base 16.

We're running a little behind, still loading cargo.

Commander, they're here! Enemy forces in South-1!

Bring all fire power to bear on South-1!

Launch all SAMs at their sky-carriers!

80% of passengers loaded. Engine pressure rising.

Prepped for launch bay opening.

Sandy! We're running out of time! Leave this to us!

Go on!

You okay? Hang on, buddy...

— Is that everyone? — There're still two more.

Get on board! I'll go get Score and the rest.

Situation?

We're pinned down, Northeast Area.

I don't think we can hold out for reinforcements!

What's up?

Eastern forces, group 8.

They're pinned down about six kilometres northeast from here.

This is group 8!

They're closing in, and we cannot advance.

— We've lost our path of retreat. — That voice!

They're Eastern soldiers. Let Col. Dominov worry about them.

This is launch base 3. Commander Nelson...

Hey! What're you doing?!

Do you read? Group 8, do you read me?

Stop it! There's no time!

This is launch base 3. Commander Nelson!

This is launch base 3. Shuttle is 'go' for launch.

Recall all forces still fighting around launch base 3!

Hurry up with the supply loading!

Launch control personnel, begin final checks.

Engine pressure, nominal!

Switch to APUs! Repeat, switch to APUs!

What's this?

I've recorded my message on it.

I'd intended to deliver it myself, but...

Make sure the commander on Mars Base gets it!

Sandy!

Gross weight calculation, five by five!

Launch shift, all green!

There's a group that's still trapped outside.

There's no time, but Sandy went out to help anyway!

That's my girl!

Sealing hatch #1!

I'm going too!

Sandy gave you a mission.

That's all you should worry about.

How long 'til launch?

Shuttle launch in 42 minutes, sir!

To all forces, this is Commander Dominov.

Comrades! Well done!

All combatants will begin a fallback from the front line.

Retreat to the launch bases! Hurry!

To all units in combat, cease battle and fall back!

Get to the shuttle bases! It's getting close!

We're getting out of here!

This is Alex company! Enemy second wave coming in hot!

They're coming through Northeast Area two kilometres from here.

Dammit, I can't get through!

You... What are you doing here?

Don't give me that!

You thought we were just gonna waltz onto that shuttle?

This isn't part of the operation. I'm doing this solo!

Fine, so are we.

No time to argue. We have to get going!

Nuts! This is the only way out to Sector B.

What are you doing here?!

Are you alone?

What's the matter with you?! You're going to miss the shuttle!

Look, we don't have time to play with the kid.

I know it's dangerous, but I say we go overland.

We can't take her with us!

I know one.

You do?

An underground path to Sector B? To a big church building?

Hey, get real!

What's that little kid know about anything?

She lives here and probably knows ways around that we don't.

You may be right.

There's no time left. We'll have to trust her.

You sure we're gonna get out?

Ow! Goddamn ceiling...

Just keep moving!

All right, just shut up.

See? We're out. Follow me.

A rat couldn't run this maze...

No good, sergeant. They're just bringing up more.

Once we run out of ammo, that's it.

— Sergeant! I'm going for help! — No! Wait!

Rivolk!

They're coming in from topside! Second squad, perimeter up top!

Move it! Move it!

Cyberoid!

Wait!

We're here.

You?!

Jeez, I've got crap all over me.

Disappointed we're not your people?

Where'd you come from?!

It's a little roundabout, but we found a way out of here.

It's safer than going overland at least.

Sergeant?

All right. Corporal, take the civilians out of here!

Roger!

Why did you come?!

Do I need a reason?

Anyway, we can think of one later.

Launch-port blast vents, standing by! Repeat...

Commander, 16 minutes to launch! We have to get onto the shuttles!

Is anyone left?

All personnel are accounted for except for a group...

that's still pinned down six kilometres northeast of us.

Sergeant, report! Can you get through?!

No, we have to go back! The path's blocked!

Their second attack wave is eight kilometres out and closing!

Sir, order the launch!

Can you read? Group 8, come in!

Move it! Everybody, regroup!

That girl?!

Come on!

Goddammit, they've got us boxed in!

We're still two or three kilometres from the nearest base.

Isn't there any way to get through them?!

Their second wave is moving in. Tell the sergeant!

Sergeant, their second wave's three kilometres out and closing!

The shooting's stopped.

Now what?

They're waiting for that second wave.

If they get a carrier over us, we're finished.

I'm out of ammo.

Sergeant, get everyone together. We'll make a break for it.

Some of them may make it through.

Let's do it! We're outta time!

Got it? As long as you still breathe, you keep running!

Father, protect us.

Let's go.

Now! Go!

Sandy!

I'll cover you! Run!

Shit! Gun's empty!

Here they come!

Move it! Come on, we don't have all day!

Sky-carrier approaching defence line one on course for launch base 3!

We can't let it get any closer. Begin Operation Touchdown!

Assemble all troops on defence line one and prepare to carry out the plan at once!

You'll need a decoy out at line one to lead them into the Touchdown.

We'll handle that end.

Nelson...

Well, somebody's gotta do the dirty work!

Commander Dominov!

You're a hopeless idealist.

But I guess sometimes ideals can become reality.

Commander...

You did it!

18... 17... 16... 15...

Long ago they say people could fly like birds up in the sky 18... 17... 16... 15...

Igniting shaft-sep engine. Long ago they say people could fly like birds up in the sky

Wait! Hold the countdown! Wait! Long ago they say people could fly like birds up in the sky

Long ago they say people could fly like birds up in the sky

I remember my mother's gentle voice telling me that story

The pain inside my heart changes to wings

I stand atop a hill and spread them out to fly

Birds up above

Beating your wings off into the rosy sky

Now! Beating your wings off into the rosy sky

Beating your wings off into the rosy sky

Flying free, riding on the wind

The wind that I feel blowing through my dreams

Cross stormy winter oceans, the birds fly

Flying their course all alone

Got 'em! Flying their course all alone

Flying their course all alone

They can do it 'cause they embrace the sun before them

Burning red at the ends of the clouds

On their journey to a new age

Little birds, don't be so sad

Wipe all your tears away

No need for you to grieve at all

I know we'll meet again someday

Melody... Carry my message to them. I know we'll meet again someday

I know we'll meet again someday

Fly me away

Leader, shall we send in a third wave to attack?

We've done it.

Yeah, but a lot of people had to stay behind.

I said it before. You just draw people to you.

Bauer?! You stayed behind?

Like I could ever abandon the Earth?

He just won't admit it's because you stayed behind.

Until next time, Sandy!

Commander Dominov!

We'd better go too.

Sheesh... This is the most hung up group I've ever seen!

Passion that ignites the sky, smashing all the world below

On and on we go We, the soldiers

Tension that beats like a storm together we swear this vow

"No matter what we face, we will save this world"

Silhouetted in the distant sunset

We embrace our old memories

Get together, fight! Get ready for flight!

Never gonna give up, let you down, it's all right

Get together, fight! And break up tonight!

Never gonna say good-bye to you, give my life for the goddess

Pressure, moving through darkness, staying one step ahead of our foe

The rifle feels so warm, your only comfort

A shout of "roger" to your friends, trying to retrieve the mythic star

That's shone for millions of years

Don't try to hide what you hold in your heart

Let it warm up those desolate dreams inside

Let's together, fight! Get ready to shout!

Never gonna give up, make me cry win the day

Let's together, fight! And be in the right!

Never gonna say "no way" to you, give my life for the goddess