Reich Empire's aristocrat Duke Kastrop's home.
Duke Kastrop was the Minister of Treasury fifteen years ago.
He abused his position and embezzled the country's funds for his own use.
After his death, the Empire requested he returns back to the Treasury.
But Duke Kastrop's oldest son, Maximillan,
is reluctant to return the properties,
and making use of these resource to back a revolt.
Maximillan Your Excellency,
As a member of the Kastrop clan,
I really can't bear to see the Kastrop family destroyed like this.
Destroyed?
We'll be destroyed if this continues.
A 3000-strong army is headed towards our planet.
How can our small regional army be able to outcompete them?
What Empire!
Daren't even voice the slightest lament to my father.
It's just putting up a show for other nobles, I wouldn't let them succeed.
I'll let him have a taste of my power.
Your Excellency.
Looks like the army has arrived.
I'll show you the proof of our ability to resist the Empire.
Combative satellites on rival Beta's satellite pathway.
Entire vessel to begin bombing now!
What is that?
You should have heard of it before.
It's the Necklace of Artemis. It protects the Free Planet's capital.
Are you sure? Yes, it's the very same thing.
You just see, this'll be their downfall.
Don't let him get away!
The Empire is nothing to be scared of.
How did you get this?
Hmm, this thing is worth some money.
There's a place in this Galaxy where money can buy anything.
Phezzan?
But now, since you know about this, you cannot leave.
Men, take Count Mariendorf away.
You're so foolish! The Phezzan is just making use of you!
Dominion Phezzan
This is good enough for Kastrop.
The Empire has won quite a lot during Battle of Astate.
The least we can do is to spread our influence there.
But if that golden-haired boy appears,
it will be hard to say...
Because of the victory in Astate,
Reinhard has become the Empire's Field Marshall.
He had moved into the Admiraltat,
He started off by employing lower class nobles as fleet commanders.
Rear Admiral, August Samuel Wahlen.
Rear Admiral, Cornelius Lutz.
Rear Admiral, Karl Gustav Kempf.
Rear Admiral, Fritz Josef Wittenfeld.
Rear Admiral, Ernest Mecklinger.
Rear Admiral Wolfgang Mittermeier
Rear Admiral, Oscar von Reuentahl.
All are young, capable officers.
In addition,Siegfried Kircheis is also promoted to Rear Admiral...
... to be in the assembly of commanders.
I received the order to set out.
But the entire unit need not go.
I think you all know about Kastrop's revolt.
Commanding officer Schmookler led an army of 3000, Schmookler
but the entire troop was destroyed,
under their air defence system, known as Jewellery.
Commander Schmookler also died in action.
Admiral Kircheis. Yes.
Admiral Kircheis, take your orders.
Maximillan von Kastrop has rose the banner of rebellion against Empire.
I hereby command you to lead a fleet of 2000 to attack Maximillan.
Yes, Marshall, your subordinate obeys.
I thought we would be sent out for this mission.
We have our own fleet of vessels now.
It's just a small matter,
there is no need to mobilize the whole unit.
Mm, this is really boring.
But I'd never thought that he would give direct orders.
We can sort of guess his intentions.
With such orders, a lot will lay on Kircheis's shoulders.
There are lesser fleets than last time, therefore, if he wins...
he'll surely promote to Vice Admiral.
But to win against that...
This does not seem assuring?
Should that red-haired lad continues to rise to power,
Count Lohengramm's power will become more and more prominent.
Rear Admiral Kircheis is Lohengramm's trusted man.
If we give him this favor, who knows what we'll get out of it.
You sure worry a lot though.
It's not too late to do so when they return.
Sieg, come back safely.
Bad luck.
We have to go into attack so soon after our transfer.
Don't complain, this is our job.
Hey, pass that to me.
But, that gold-haired Marshal is really something.
I do feel safe when I am at the Brunshilde.
Really.
My good fortune has ended.
It's too soon to tell.
That red-haired Rear Admiral looks somewhat powerful, doesn't him?
Really? How would you know?
This is what I call experienced.
It is you, Bergengran.
Right, Count Lohengramm is indeed a famous general.
You can say he's a genius at war.
But, who can guarantee that deputy general is equally good?
A sidekick is still a sidekick.
Bergengran, you've gone overboard, you're drunk.
Yes, I am drunk.
How can I not be drunk?
When I was defeated that time, I used more military resources.
I'll say.
You should not be drinking now.
None of your business.
Ah, Your Excellency.
Captain Buro.
I want to ascertain the fleet situation.
Bring me to the ship bridge.
Yes.
Your Excellency.
The flagship's interior and functions are secondary,
Most importantly, are the fleet members.
That is my humble opinion.
Hey, don't be like this.
We are using less ships this time than the last defeat.
Hence, if we can succeed, it'll really good.
But the real situation,
is not as simple as what you and the Marshal think.
You are right, Captain.
Sir.
Don't tell me you are prepared to lose this war?
However, since the number of vessels and crew are that much lesser,
the number of sacrifices will also be reduced.
Captain, the organization chart.
Sir!
Take a look at this.
What a strange arrangement!
That is? What on earth are you thinking?
Please listen first.
Of course His Excellency, Lohengramm and I plan to win this war.
What? The enemy count is only 2000?
What're the guys at Empire thinking of?
Are they unclear of our actual strength?
Or do they simply look down on us?
Maybe things are not what they seem.
They may have some kind of strategy.
What? War strategy?
How on earth can they have any chance of winning?
Those fellows at Phezzan had guaranteed us...
... that 'Jewellery' is undefeatable.
What kind of war strategy can they have?
All of you are trash!
Thank goodness that faulty combat satellite still has some use.
It shouldn't affect the operations of our home planet.
So...
Certainly none has thought of this.
To use the satellite on such a large scale,
is indeed unprecedented in history.
This would also mean locking up their gemstone.
Those fellows will surely get a shock!
When that fellow Kastrop...
Ioses his support, what will they do?
On that point, I hope they'll give up and surrender their arms.
It'll be good if it is that simple.
Once we settled that gemstone,
one blast will take care of the rest.
Is this for real?
Are you trying to say I am too naive?
Nope.
Hope everything will proceed smoothly according to Sire's plan.
This will be easier on us too.
Am I too naive?
You are both not children anymore.
I think the grape wine will be more suitable.
As long as it's made by you, anything will taste good.
Really? You're such a sweet talker.
It's true, because Kircheis has always said so.
Am I right, Kircheis?
This is going too far, Sir Reinhard.
Reinhard, don't be like this.
Don't tease Sieg this way. Oh right, you go down to
the underground store and get your favorite wine.
I am indeed sorry to get you...
to do such mundane matters, Marshal.
Sis, now you're teasing me.
It doesn't matter, I will do whatever chores you put me to,
with pleasure...
Sieg, thanks for taking care of my brother all this time.
No, please don't say that. Actually, he's the one taking care of me.
No, no such thing.
Although Reinhard doesn't say it,
he really relies on you a lot.
I would like you to continue to take care of him.
You flatter me, I'm not that able.
Sieg, you should have a higher faith in your own abilities.
Reinhard is indeed very capable.
He has rare abilities.
But, Sieg,
my brother isn't as mature and steady as you.
His eyes, are always wandering afar,
so he cannot see the things around him.
Especially...
since the path Reinhard walks is the path of war.
Who is that beside him?
Who is that he depends on to walk out of war's path?
It'll be terrible if he should forget all these.
Sieg, when that time comes, you must certainly reprimand Reinhard.
Because the one person Reinhard listens to.
If Reinhard...
does not heed what you say,
he'll be finished then.
He'll be destroyed then.
Miss Annerose.
I'm sorry, Sieg, to impose this upon you,
but I really have no one else to turn to.
Miss Annerose, you can rest assured.
I'll certainly do my best even if...
... it means giving up my life.
I'll try...
For Reinhard's sake and her's.
The bottle of wine is still more than half filled.
You're right. Now is not the time to drink myself silly.
Where're you going?
I'm going to my chambers to sleep off my drunkenness.
Your Excellency, the preparation of the workship is completed.
What do we do next?
Excellent, start operations now.
Damn, what're they up to? Why haven't they made their move yet?
Can't you make this bigger?
This is already the biggest.
You go there and take a look.
I ask you to go and take a look, don't you understand?
Go to the enemy's camp to spy?
If you stay here, nothing will be done.
Go quickly, as a pledge of your loyalty.
You're practically sending me to doom!
What did you say!
Detestable! You ungrateful fellow!
I'm sorry, don't be afraid. I'm not actually scolding you all.
You bastard! Why are you dodging!
Your Excellency, please spare me.
Your Excellency...
Your Excellency, the enemy has started to make their move.
What?
It's finally moving.
Why are you hitting me? Because you talk too much crap.
This'll cause much unfounded worries.
Actually it's not that a big deal.
No matter how they attack, they won't get us.
We'll just wait and see a good show. Let them know
the powers of Jewellery with its auto-defensive capabilities.
Come on, get a bit closer. Very good, this should be the way.
Good, fire the shell!
What's the matter?
What on earth happened?
What is cropping up? Someone come and explain this.
That is?
What?
What is that?
Enemy's combat satellite-destroyed!
We've succeeded! That's right!
It is indeed for real...
What has actually happened?
Hasn't our work ship set sail just now?
Must have used something with magnetic fields.
Zephyr? It's that gaseous bomb?
Gaseous bomb... That's quite similar to this.
You all have seen it.
The 'Jewellery' which you all have relied upon is already destroyed.
I advise you all not to make any senseless resistance anymore.
Drop your weapons and surrender.
I'll plead for mercy from my superiors,
if the mastermind and his accomplices surrender,
and to deal you with a light sentence, so...
Do you still want to call me 'naive'?
No, I am just thinking.
If it is Count Lohengramm,
What would he have done? However, looking at
things as they're, it's not going to be that easy.
I believe it is just that simple.
But maybe, your views differs somewhat from ours.
He's lying!
They will never let a traitor of Empire live.
They would never let me live.
This is a trap, it must be a trap.
If I go out, I'll surely be killed.
It's the same for you all, all Kastrop clansmen will die.
It is all your fault!
It's you who cause my present plight!
You too! You too! You too! If I'd known
it would come to this, l'd returned everything obediently!
Now...
That's right, this is all my father's fault!
And also, Phezzan.
It's those money hoarders who instigated me.
Phezzan.
I've a solution, Phezzan.
Phezzan, escape to Phezzan.
Hurry up and move it! You fools!
Don't forget to bring along that gemstone with us.
Right, and...
the ladies too, you must all leave with me.
the circumstances would not allow you to.
You've a point there. Right, you will replace me.
If you disfigure yourself with fire, maybe you can deceive
them for a while. Right, it's a good solution.
Oh, right, must bring Count Franz Mariendorf along as well.
I want to use him as my hostage.
Your Excellency.
Your servant has an even better idea.
Oh? Very good, out with it.
And that is...
This!
What're you doing, how dare you...
If I hand over your head,
who knows maybe they'll spare my life.
Damn you! You traitors!
What're you all doing? Kill him quickly!
All you traitors!
Make contact with the fleet above.
Just say that we're released from the manipulator's fiendish clutches.
We've succeeded!
Captain.
Please command the landing force to prepare for landing.
Yes.
The entire army must be checked thoroughly.
All plundering acts are prohibited.
Any violator, will be put to death.
Yes.
He is still young.
Yes, but...
He is indeed an excellent strategist.
Father.
Oh,Flora.
I've caused you worry.
Just within two days, and bloodless too!
Can't imagine how things can be settled so easily.
Isn't it good?
Depends on how a man is deployed. It means that
person has potential and can be relied on, isn't it so?
He has succeeded.
That's right.
Bravo...
It has been hard on you.
I am very sorry.
Sorry about what?
People all say you are the Empire's new hero.
A bloodless conquest within two days. You're something.
But, someone did bleed.
I've caused the mastermind, Kastrop to die.
I am really very sorry.
You've said it right too. But, it was
shadow of the past empire that caused Kastrop's death.
It is not actually your fault.
Isn't it?
Kircheis,
We do things differently from them.
Right? True.
Kircheis,
you're truly very kind-hearted.
Siegfried Kircheis...
Interesting.
Why would such a brilliant man...
be willing to submit to Count Lohengramm's rule?
They have been pals since childhood.
Hmm, good friends.
Whatever it is, we need to know more about him so that
we'll know how to use him in the future.
Yes. Right, how should we
handle this matter concerning the 'Necklace of Artemis'.
What do you mean?
Shall we inform the Alliance of its weaknesses?
How was its weakness discovered?
Well...
Siegfried Kircheis... because of his
contribution in suppressing the rebellion in Kastrop,
is appointed as Vice Admiral.
Hence therefore he becomes the No. 2 man in Lohengramm's camp,
A fact well recognised by anyone.
But on the other hand,
Free Planets Alliance...
is already in the process of making...
plans to attack The lserlohn Fortress.
Kastrop Upheaval
Known as the strongest planetary fleet, the Alliance...
slips into the danger of facing betrayal at any time.
Yang Wenli volunteers to join the 13th fleet,
and is heading towards The lserlohn Fortress.
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