The Lippstaddt Army is caught in war.
They're preparing in Geltsburg Fortress to take away...
the food and resources of their colonies.
The people have realized the weakening power of the aristocrats...
in this civil war.
The protests are getting fewer...
even in one of Braunschweig's territories, Westerland.
The leader here is the nephew of Braunschweig.
He's cruelly oppressing the people.
So there was great unrest...
and his nephew was killed.
This news angered Braunschweig.
Those pathetic people...
dared to kill my nephew.
They forgot I was the one who let them live here.
We must let them know what's right.
Declare nuclear attack on Westerland.
Don't let anyone live.
Nuclear attack?
No wonder you're so angry.
to use nuclear weapons to attack planets.
Besides, Westerland is your territory.
it's too unreasonable to kill everyone.
Just catch the mastermind.
Shut up!
Westerland is my territory.
It's my freedom to do whatever I want.
It seems like Goldenbaum is over.
It's impossible to stand up...
... after your limbs are chopped off.
What?
Ansbach actually said that?
Yes. He said that Goldenbaum is over.
How dare he say such unlucky things.
Even if he's your subject,
he should be put to death for saying this.
Ansbach is really...
All right, capture him.
Capture him. I want to question him.
Besides, Merkatz wishes to see you.
Merkatz?
He wants to talk to you about Westerland.
No, tell him I'm busy.
This is a report from Geltsburg Fortress.
I see.
Merkatz is being ignored now.
Yes.
Braunschweig's aide, Ansbach is locked up too.
Never mind this.
But we can't ignore Westerland.
Stop them from attacking.
Please wait.
I think since Braunschweig is crazy,
Iet him lead this cruel mission.
What?
When we filmed his cruelty,
it will become the evidence of the aristocrats' inhumanity.
His men and people...
will betray him.
This is more effective than sending troops after him.
You want me to watch Braunschweig kill those people?
If this civil war is won by the aristocrats,
the same massacres will happen again.
Let the Empire know...
and let them tell the world that the aristocrats can't rule.
But isn't it clear who'll win?
We lack the right strategy to attack Geltsburg Fortress.
If the enemy wants to resist,
it's not to our advantage that the supply lines are extended.
I know this.
So we're dividing them.
But they have given us the initiative to win.
But Westerland has 2 million people.
There're women and children as well.
How can we...
Please think carefully.
2 million lives are a lot,
but if this civil war drags on,
the casualties will be greater.
Please think of this.
You must know...
human lives cannot be seen as numbers.
You're going to be the ruler soon.
As a ruler, you've to make some sacrifices
for the sake of everyone.
This is the first part of the theory.
Principle is the truth.
You should make the painful decision...
for the sake of 25 million people.
Marshal!
When did the attack on Westerland begin?
6 hours later.
Prepare the ship.
Don't misunderstand.
I want to make the decision at the last minute.
Come only when I call for you.
Kircheis, you wouldn't have allowed me to do this if you were here.
Is this what we've chosen?
Send the surveillance ship to Westerland.
This matter is top-secret.
Yes.
They must reach within 4 hours.
Understand?
Yes, 4 hours.
Planet Westerland
It's good to chase the aristocrats away.
But what should we do in future?
Lohengramm will stand by the people, right?
We can ask for his protection.
This is good. Ask for his protection.
Mother, what's that?
Oh my God, what's that?
This is...
What's going on?
The enemy has struck earlier.
Such a pity.
Our ships are not in time to stop them.
What?
How did this image come about?
I sent the surveillance ship just in case.
This is what the ship has sent back.
Oberstein!
Send this image to the Empire.
Let them know the aristocrats are still righteous.
Even kids can understand.
These aristocrats are killing themselves.
What do you think?
Right.
I did not understand when I gave the order.
But!
The Marshal has sent ships to stop them.
They didn't make it before Braunschweig attacked.
That's what happened.
You did this on purpose.
It's no use saying now that it has happened.
We should use this to our full advantage.
We shouldn't let 2 million lives be wasted.
You wan to win without blood on our hands?
I understand. Do as you've said.
Long time no see, Kircheis.
I'm glad you look good.
Steinmetz.
The 17 planets at the border,
want me to give these goods to you.
Please accept them.
You helped me a lot.
Lohengramm is very happy.
He has given the order to promote you.
You flatter me.
There're some bad rumors...
about Lohengramm.
Do you know?
Rumors?
Steinmetz, come in.
What did you say?
About the aristocrats killing Westerland.
Reinhard.
Lohengramm didn't help on purpose?
Are the rumors like this?
For the sake of political publicity.
But...
I thought the ships weren't in time to save them?
But the surveillance ship made it on time.
People thought he purposely let it happen to get the horrifying scene.
But these are just rumors.
Steinmetz, regarding this,
I'll confirm with Lohengramm...
when I see him.
Before this, tell everyone not to talk about it.
Ok?
Yes. I'll take my leave.
So what if he goes and ask him?
If only it's not true.
But what if it's true?
When your sense of right is different from Reinhard's,
what should you do?
Siegfried Kircheis.
Planet Odin
The massacre at Westerland,
caused great shock in the Empire.
After Braunschweig's cruelty was made known,
Respect for Lohengramm increased.
This young hero of the Empire,
has become the hero of the people.
Even the planets under the rule of the aristocrats revolted...
and Geltsburg Fortress was isolated.
But within Geltsburg Fortress...
the anti-aristocrats sentiments are increasing.
There were several who escaped and...
came to Reinhard for help.
There were also several aristocrats who surrendered.
Some also committed suicide.
This is pathetic.
There were several thousands of aristocrats before the war.
It seems like the whole palace was here.
It was prosperous.
Right.
And now they're all fleeing.
They're so useless.
We should now make a decision.
What decision?
Whether we should die fighting, kill ourselves,
flee to Phezzan
or just surrender.
If we surrender, that golden hair fellow...
No, will Lohengramm let us go?
The past is the past.
Yes.
It's not too good to surrender empty-handed.
We'd better bring some presents along.
Presents?
Like the head of Braunschweig...
There was a King who killed his enemy in the past.
He even used his skull to make a wine cup.
Let's use the same method on that fellow.
I agree. That's a good idea.
Right.
We just have to get his head.
History will change too.
And we can erase our past shame.
We should fight our last battle bravely.
There's no other way.
Do you agree?
Right, we must fight it out.
Uncle.
Good.
We'll send the remaining troops...
to fight the last battle.
Good!
Fools!
They should make use of the fortress and fight a long war.
It's better to wait for the enemies to be tired.
What's the use of striking now?
They'll just lose earlier.
We were never comrades.
As an expert on military affairs,
I'm just warning you not to cause a bad situation.
You use orders to impose your will on us?
Braunschweig, I think you got it wrong.
Cowards don't have to go.
Those who are truly loyal to the King, follow me.
Merkatz.
Are you going too?
Why?
You should know we have no confidence of winning.
I've been a soldier for 40 years in Goldenbaum.
If Goldenbaum was destroyed,
it's my duty to die with it.
So I'll go.
We're being foolish.
General...
Franz, you're still young.
there's no need to die for Goldenbaum.
You must live on.
Live on as a proud soldier.
Merkatz...
Goodbye, we probably won't see each other again.
Advance!
They're finally going.
As I'd expected.
Mecklinger, Kessler. Muller.
Attack!
Reporting, we can't advance anymore.
Don't retreat. It doesn't matter how many lives we sacrifice.
He's quite strong...
He has no way out.
It should be the fifth time the enemy is attacking.
Yes.
It's about time.
Reporting, the enemy has formed an attacking position.
Good.
The first three teams attack the enemy.
It seems like the enemy's attacks have reached its limits.
Now! Attack at full speed.
Everyone, follow me!
Mecklinger's Flagship 'Galton'
We can also enter attack mode.
Concentrate all ships and wait for the last chance.
Yes.
It's better for Lohengramm to stand at the front.
It has begun.
We've decided to stand by Lohengramm...
to guard the control room.
You can see Westerland.
Look at where the gun is pointing.
Please look carefully.
Don't shoot. We're also on your side.
Very Good.
It seems like the spies,
have taken control of the control room.
Send ships to control the fortress.
Yes Don't let Braunschweig escape.
It seems like we can't return to Geltsburg Fortress.
Tell that fellow to come here.
Open up communication routes.
What do you want?
I want to challenge him up front.
Challenge him?
Right.
We can't turn back the terrible situation.
We'll have a chance if we beat him.
No.
They'll accept nothing but surrender.
That big bully.
Then,
get that Gale Wolf fellow...
or Ruentahl...
or Wittenfeld.
He may accept my challenge.
Stop it. There's no use fighting them.
You should be glad you're still alive.
You should think about where we should escape.
Shut up! I'm not afraid to die.
Besides, I'll die a proud man to fight with...
such famous enemies.
I must show the world the beauty of destruction.
Beauty of destruction?
You're talking nonsense and that's why you always lose.
I can't take it anymore.
You can fight alone.
I'm not going to die for...
a stupid fool.
What did you say?
Long live the Empire.
What should we do from now?
I can't take war anymore.
I would rather flee to Phezzan.
Can we come along?
All of you are my saviours.
Of course you may.
It's your freedom.
Please stop. You must treasure your lives.
Schneder.
Sorry.
I thought of it and...
I destroyed the generator secretly.
I've given up on suicide.
But when did you destroy it?
I didn't notice at all.
So you're lying to me.
You do this to tell me not to die?
Yes.
But I must uphold the values of a soldier.
You ask me to surrender to Lohengramm...
I don't think that's correct.
But Lohengramm does not rule the entire universe.
In this galaxy,
there're places not under the rule of Lohengramm.
I suggest we flee to those places...
and plot a comeback.
You want me to flee?
Yes.
You hope I'll make a comeback.
Then you don't suggest I flee to Phezzan?
Of course not.
The Alliance?
These 40 years,
I've termed them as traitors and fought them.
How can they accept me now?
We can look for Yang Wenli for help.
He' a little strange...
but he's known to be magnanimous.
Yang Wenli...
Anyway it's expected to be impossible.
Then I'll die with you.
You must live on.
You are not even 30 yet.
I believe Lohengramm will...
make use of your talents.
I don't hate Lohengramm.
But my superior as always been you.
Please make a decision now.
All right.
I'll try look for Yang Wenli for help.
Someone.
Is there anyone?
Lord.
Ansbach is here.
Ansbach.
So you're still here.
I thought you'd escaped.
They let me out.
Sorry I didn't get your permission.
Forget it.
But, we've no other way.
Prepare to negotiate with them.
What? You wan to negotiate with them?
Yes.
I'll admit his powers...
and I'll ask the aristocrats to obey him.
Elizabeth.
Let her marry him.
Then,
he will be the grandson-in-law of the late King.
He doesn't have to bear the shame of conquering Goldenbaum,
and he can ascend the throne.
This is a good idea.
It's useless.
I don't think Lohengramm needs the support of the aristocrats.
So that kid has to kill me?
Doesn't he know,
I'm the elite among the aristocrats?
Don't you know by now...
it's because of this...
Lohengramm cannot let you live?
Think.
Westerland was the best example.
You oppressed the people...
and took everything from them.
His purpose is to eliminate people like you.
The oppression of the nobles is his stand.
I know now.
I'd rather die.
But I cannot let him ascend the throne.
Ansbach, you must stop him.
If you can swear you don't mind losing your life.
I promise you.
I swear I'll make Lohengramm go to hell.
You can die in peace.
Good.
But I want o die without pain.
How about drinking poison?
I'm prepared.
Ansbach, I'd better...
It's ok to give him all my land.
Just spare my life.
I'd better...
I don't want to die, Ansbach.
What're you doing?
Don't be rude.
You should die in grace as a elite member of the aristocrats.
No!
Bring his body to the medical room.
But he's dead.
That's why I want to move him there. Go.
Yes.
Then Goldenbaum will surely be finished.
But the dynasty would be Lohengramm's.
You must protect the artworks brought in by the aristocrats.
Don't damage them.
Yes.
I never expected to see the aristocrats come to such...
come to such a pathetic end.
Is this the beginning of a new era?
At least it's certain that the old era has past.
This can't be wrong.
I can't stand it.
Those aristocrats are finished.
Their time has ended.
It's our future.
797 Galaxy years
488 Empire years September.
Geltsburg Fortress was taken over.
Lippstaddt Army was finally defeated.
Fall of Goldenbaum
Heinessen's defense system is protected.
10 million people became hostages.
Yang Wenli who hates bloodshed,
how will he make the enemy surrender unconditionally?
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