Fire!
RU75 is destroyed.
Find out the situation and save the injured. Quick!
No life detected.
What happened?
There should be 4000 soldiers.
All have perished.
What happened?
We can't repair the outer walls now.
The crystal gold cover will recover by itself.
But RU75 has been taken over.
We've no choice. Give it up. Give the order no
one is allowed to enter the area opposite the walls.
Do you think we can retaliate?
Retaliate?
I don't think so.
We can't sit here and wait for the enemy to attack.
But you saw it yourself.
If we attack each other with canons,
we'll kill each other.
Right.
If we let the enemy know the seriousness of this,
they'll not use the main canon to attack us.
When both of us can't do anything, we can stall for time.
So we can't let them know our weakness.
We'll do as you say.
Prepare the 'Thor Hammer'.
Refuel.
Refuel complete.
Aim
Fire!
We can't send out the 1st troop?
Of course.
If we do so, who'll protect the capital?
It's our shame.
When the riots happened last year,
there was several ships in the capital.
But there were still riots.
Even so,
we can't let the capital fall.
Heinessen must depend on it.
The 'Necklace of the A' is gone now.
If we don't use the 1st troop,
excuse me.
Yang Wenli, what other weapon can we use?
We just have to gather all the police forces.
there'll be 5000-6000 ships.
But...
That's the decision of the Defense Chairman.
You can only use the men from here.
Please don't get it wrong.
Minister.
I know we can have about 5000 ships if we call them in.
But I don't think that's enough.
But don't force yourself.
Actually the military also oppose to using the 1st troop.
Eversince Kubersily was injured last year,
he's still in the hospital.
He can't help us.
If he continues to stay in hospital, he'll have to resign.
Then it's only left me.
And me too.
Thank God for you.
I don't recognise 2 out of 4 of the commanders.
But I recognise Rear Admiral Morton.
He was the assistant commander to the 9th troop.
Right. When the battle
at Amlitzer was defeated, he took over command mid-way.
and successfully prevented the army from being
eliminated. He's very cold.
I seemed to have heard of Rear Admiral Lucke.
He was tried for killing people and prisoners.
Are you talking about the case with insufficient evidence?
Then we can't use him.
No, soldiers are soldiers.
We'll meet them on the way.
Let's go together.
I'll leave it to you.
What we should we do next?
We can send troops to challenge the enemy.
But the chances are not good.
They will be killed if we send them out.
It's too dangerous.
So?
The air is full of disruptions and waves.
We can only depend on light to track and communicate.
We can make use of this
and send a small ship of men out...
to infiltrate the enemy. This is my suggestion.
What does the defense commander think?
I think the advisor is right.
If there's anything to add,
we can't wait for the enemy. We must do the same.
What does the visiting commander think?
There's news from the 24th tracking unit.
The enemy's soldiers have started to land on fortress.
We must send out the soldiers.
Admiral Schenkopp, I'll leave it to you.
The enemy acted so fast.
Linz. Yes.
Send out the Rosen Ritters now.
I'll command them.
As a commander, you don't have to join in.
You'd better stay.
Let me exercise a bit. I'll be right back.
Wait and see!
Rosen Ritters!
Rosen Ritters?
Rosen Ritters!
Retreat!
Wait. Don't give chase.
Fire.
Blumehart, send out the signal and tell everyone to retreat.
The landing was unsuccessful?
Yes.
According to my calculations, we should not have failed.
Our enemy is Yang Wenli.
Even Lohengramm has to show him respect.
Yang Wenli?
He's best at escaping.
He escaped while the battle at Amlitzer
was about to start
He's won but he still fled. What a strange person.
It's precisely why no one knows
what he's up to.
But we can't wait for him to act.
We must act before he thinks of a way.
Is the matter ready?
Yes.
The enemy has been defeated.
Well, I've said it,
just send the infantry and the technicians over.
No, we can't do that.
Why?
Didn't you have some technicians as prisoners?
What if your men were to be held as prisoners?
You're right. It's dangerous.
I don't think anyone was made prisoner during that battle.
I hope not. But...
I think some soldiers might have been killed.
Because there may not be bodies left in the universe.
If soldiers are missing, they'll be regarded as dead.
Even so..
What?
I mean what should we do in future?
In future?
There'll be prisoners as long as there's battles.
it's impossible not have any. We can't tell the soldiers
to commit suicide if they're taken as prisoners.
So?
This secret will be leaked out sooner or later.
We should make use of it
and make a trap.
This is to dangerous.
If anything goes wrong,
it'll become worse.
We'll see the enemy's reaction.
Ok.
But after an attack is a ploy, what will he come up with next?
Why must the Empire attack now?
Shouldn't they settle their internal affairs first?
I think there's not much purpose in sending troops.
they might be just testing their new weapons.
Do you mean we'll try our luck?
That's why Lohengramm did not come.
I think they're using this chance to
weed me out.
Don't tell me the Empire...
Maybe not.
Lobello told me.
The news about the trial has spread to Phezzan.
The Empire may have gotten this news from Phezzan.
According to this information,
the Empire does not know I left lserlohn Fortress.
Them Yang Wenli means that
Phezzan wants to help the Empire to eliminate the Alliance?
This is possible.
Don't think too much. Bad things always come true.
Julian.
Can you help me check on my home?
I am sorry to trouble you
It's the 4th day already.
The children must be worried
No problem.
Good, we're going to win.
Patorichev is partially right.
What?
I agree with the first half but I disagree with the rest.
He underestimated that lserlohn Fortress will fall
before Yang returns. Everyone likes to be optimistic
and not pessimistic.
This is morale.
It may be better to boost one's morale then to deflate it.
But we've resisted for 3 days.
This is not my style.
Are we starting?
Yes.
There's movement.
The ships is leaving the enemy's fortress.
They're detouring around the range of the 'Thor Hammer'.
They're moving from its back.
What is the enemy doing?
Their aim may be to
Iet the ship get close to our main canon.
They want to get close to us...
and wait for a chance to attack our fortress's canon.
Can we do anything?
Judging from their firing,
Iserlohn Fortress's defense should be broken by now.
Let the [Thor Hammer] aim at their fortress and stop them.
And shift the canon to face the enemy's ship.
The enemy's ships have reached the opposite of their fortress.
Attention! Shift the canon to retaliate.
N90 start, N90... Shift towards W248.
Shift towards NS00/E48.
there're many canons outside the lserlohn Fortress.
We fell for their trap.
Admiral Muller has reached its position.
Ok, start now.
The enemy's fortress has shifted and is getting closer.
Really? Refuel the [Thor Hammer] Confirm the Thor Hammer's
position on lserlohn Fortress's surface.
Preparations to fire complete.
Aim at the enemy's fortress.
Ignore it.
Increase to maximum speed to attack Geltsburg Haken.
The enemy's fortress is closer now.
Can't they see the [Thor Hammer]?
Waves are getting nearer.
The 79th canon is destroyed. No survivors.
Section LB29 is destroyed. Heavy casualties.
Abandon the 79th canon and save the survivors of LB29.
Commander.
The [Thor Hammer] is firing at the enemy.
Relax and continue fire.
Do they want to perish with us?
It can't be. Their armor is too thin.
RG25 has been breached.
It's nothing compared to that situation.
Continue to retaliate.
Did the enemy cease fire?
Yes. It's strange.
What's going on?
The armour of the enemy's fortress has increased suddenly.
What? Is there such a thing?
Commander.
The [Thor Hammer] has been sunk.
What?
How come?
The enemy's fortress is getting closer.
Switch on the screen.
This is...
Is this gravity?
What?
Is this high tide?
Is that their aim?
They made used of Geltsburg Fortress's size
to seal our main canon,
and to increase their armour.
Oh no, behind.
The enemy is getting closer at high speed.
It's finished. Disgusting!
Continue to attack.
I, Admiral Muller finally defeated lserlohn's outer walls...
I believe I'm going to make history soon.
Muller really did it.
Stop moving. Keep a distance.
There's enemies at B796.
Let 215th canon deal with it.
The enemy's fortress has stopped moving.
Don't tell me we can't recover?
There's a way. But it can't be done now.
Looks like we were tricked.
Commander stay in the ship. Preparations to attack complete.
Wait for your order.
We can't sit and wait for death.
Let us attack. Wait for orders.
Commander.
We'll be blasted by Geltsburg Fortress if we move now.
We can move out from the back of lserlohn Fortress.
there're enemy ships.
isn't there a dead end?
FZ25 has been struck by laser bullets.
The outer walls are breached.
Send out the Wranglers.
Retain control over space in the circle
and use the landing base to land.
Let 50000 soldiers with bombs to infiltrate the enemy's fortress.
Work with the attacks from outside to control the offices.
if we're successful, lserlohn Fortress is ours.
Determine the enemy's ships.
About 2000 ships.
Send out the 1st and 2nd spaceships.
Julian, you must be careful.
Julian, do you know?
Caselnes wants you to marry Charlotte.
Commander, can you not make fun of me?
I've always treated Charlotte like a sister.
Yes for now.
But 10 years later, you'll be 26.
And Charlotte will be 18.
Then you'll make a great couple.
Yang Wenli, you're 31 and Lieutenant Greenhill is 24.
You make a great couple too. I wonder when will Yang Wenli
express his love to Lieutenant Greenhill?
Lohengramm wants the throne, he'll kill the king.
No, I don't think he'll do that.
If he killed that 7-year old kid,
he'll be attacked before he ascends the throne.
I don't think he'll do that.
So you can rest assured.
You're right.
He's generous enough.
That's why many people are willing to follow him.
I saw Kircheis at lserlohn Fortress last year.
he was also a great hero.
Right.
When I heard of his death,
I always felt like I've lost an old friend.
Others say an act of false kindness to your enemy.
But I think he could be...
the bridge to the peace between the Alliance and the Empire.
I've always thought so.
Yang Wenli, do you hope to exist in peace with the Empire?
I hope war will end as soon as possible.
The civil society does not need war.
I think it's fine for the Alliance and the Empire to exist in peace.
You mean to unite the country?
It's not a bad thing.
It's just a political phenomenon.
It's more important to know what to do for the interest
of the country. I believe Lohengramm
will build a fair and efficient government.
The Empire is moving towards this too.
It's unity that can revolutionize politics
not democracy.
You're right.
But I think we should not use unity to rule the people.
Why?
Maybe Lohengramm can do it.
Bt what about his sons? And his successor?
Good leaders are few.
It's a miracle of a few centuries
that Lohengramm appears.
I think the future of mankind
should not depend on the ability of one person.
If not, there will never be peace.
Wait!
Are you taking off?
Captain, take our time.
I'm not leaving yet.
I want to teach the women of lserlohn Fortress
about love.
28th ship has entered the orbit and taken off.
Roger.
You must be careful when you go out.
Set off.
Before Yang Wenli comes back, we must protect lserlohn Fortress.
Gather up.
Listen.
we can't think too much if we want to protect our country.
We just have to think about ourselves and the enemy.
Remember to come back alive.
It doesn't matter even if the sky is jealous.
The kind demon will protect us.
Understand?
Yes.
Follow me.
The 1st team follow the 2nd team.
Set off.
Give me some coffee.
Half a spoonful of sugar and no milk.
Make it thinner.
This may be my last cup of coffee.
Remember to make it good.
Yes.
You're still in the mood to decide your coffee.
I think it should be ok.
Right.
I won't compromise towards coffee and women.
Commander.
Please let me take over command for a while.
I think it'll help the situation.
I'll leave it to you then.
The attacks of the enemy are fiercer than expected.
But our advantage has not lessened.
We've the upper hand.
I think this corridor should change its name.
Call it Geltsburg Fortress corridor or the Muller corridor.
What happened today, Kempf?
He's so casual even when he's about to win.
If the enemy makes a slight effort, we could be defeated.
I don't want to use this method.
But this will be a way to solve all problems.
Make use of a auto surveillance ship to crash into lserlohn's port.
6 ships would be enough. Go and prepare.
I think the commander wants to maintain defense
and wait for Yang Wenli's return is correct.
As for how to make this a war strategy,
and make it more effective,
that's my job.
The most important thing now is
to remove these ships that are trying to land.
I hope to have your support.
I support Merkatz's decision.
We support Yang Wenli
and so we'll support the man he has chosen.
Everyone must support Merkatz.
I support this suggestion.
I'll brief everyone on the strategy.
Preparations about to be complete.
there's something wrong on the side of fortress.
What?
Is it the [Thor Hammer]?
The [Thor Hammer] is a floating canon base.
It can use gravity to make the armour sink.
It can be used to adjust the reflecting mirror and the firing range.
There's no reason it can't shoot accurately.
Everyone retreat and spread out.
If we were struck we'll die together.
The right ship turn back and attack the [Thor Hammer]
dead corner. The enemy's ship has moved.
What?
We can't seal off their ships?
General.
it seems like we've lost the upper hand.
You're right.
They hope to start a war.
I'll have to do the same.
Retaliate.
The enemy did not head towards us. They have surrounded the fortress.
What? Have they retreated?
Yang Wenli is great.
This is a trap!
They want to lure us to retreat.
They want us to move within the range of the [Thor Hammer].
Go in the opposite direction and go round lserlohn Fortress.
Face the enemy's ships.
Is this another trap?
Attention, turn back and start to rise.
Come on.
The enemy has attacked in the 4 o'clock direction.
Try to escape.
It's too late.
Stick together.
The weaker ships go inside and form a ball shape.
We must stick it out. The support will come soon.
What's Muller doing?
Fire the main canon or you'll hit our men.
Iandorf, Ricken, go.
Yes.
We can't leave them alone.
Send 8000 reserve troops to save that fellow.
I'll send them out now.
It seems like the commander is in a panic.
If they succeed, their credit is huge.
But if they lose, then...
might end up demoted.
Possibly.
He can't be compared to...
Reuentaul and Mittermeier.
Geltsburg Fortress has sent additional troops.
Prepare to attack them and break through.
Concentrate firepower.
Don't force them into a corner. Give them a chance to flee.
Form a U-shape and fire towards the back of the enemy.
The best way is to reduce their numbers.
But we don't have to kill them all.
Good. They have retreated to their fortress.
We're back on course.
Merkatz is good.
If all the talents are over at the enemy's,
this would be too unfair.
You're good at war but that's about it.
There must be a result.
Yes.
You'll go to the back, understand?
He wants to claim all the credit?
What is it? Admiral Muller.
Nothing.
We have to listen to orders
and reform the ships.
The Empire requests news about the war.
How should we report to them?
Just say the war is to our advantage.
Ah?
Just tell them that.
Just tell them everything is to our advantage.
Yes.
Are you kidding?
I don't know how much you can trust that
but the prisoner said that when he had a fever.
He died later so you can't verify his words.
Is there really such a thing?
Yang Wenli was not in fortress?
Is Yang Wenli really that powerful?
I ask you
Can you take over the enemy's fortress without a drop of blood?
No.
That's Yang Wenli.
It's only right we respect enemies
that are more able than us.
Aren't we embarrassing ourselves?
Yes.
But was the Hyperion among the enemy?
Yes.
Then again,
Yang Wenli will always remain...
a problem for the Empire.
It's not too much to call him the 'Magic Yang'.
798 Galaxy Years. 489 Empire years, 15th April.
The war is stagnant again.
Fortress against Fortress
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