Ican see what you feeling through the sea of stars.
Wherever you are, you are always close.
My soul and heart embraces you...
You shall always be with me.
You must believe. I am always here waiting...
My heart is here waiting for you.
The enemy is approaching us. About 700 ships.
Stop advancing or we'll attack.
Wait, it's our men.
Show the image on the big screen.
This is...?
Really? Kempf is dead?
Go to the back and tell Lohengramm.
Leave the revenge of Kempf to me.
Let me finish it.
Advance at full speed.
Attack the flagship chasing Muller.
Strike and leave immediately.
It's meaningless to fight on.
Bayerlein, Biro, Drogen, Jensen,
follow my instructions.
Yes.
Really? Kempf is dead?
How is it? Is there no sign of the enemy?
Wait!
we can see them now.
Good, don't let them escape.
Don't lose out to those newbies.
Don't lose out to Yang's.
Let them see what
the Alliance Army is made of
The enemy has appeared.
There're enemies at our back. Above us.
What?
I must avenge Kempf.
Don't let even one ship escape. Kill them all.
The enemy in front has turned back.
This is...
That isn't the damaged flagship we went after?
It's a good flagship.
This is bad.
We're tricked.
Look down.
Escape from the bottom.
Fire the main canon 3 rounds.
Are they really the men of Yang Wenli??
I don't remember them from the battle at Amlitzer.
No matter, the enemy is destroyed.
There're new enemies at the back. About 10 000 flagships.
Did you hear me? Reuentaul.
That should be Yang Wenli himself.
How? You want to continue the battle?
Forget it. It's meaningless.
Retreat then.
We only won a small battle.
We can't avenge Kempf and Muller's defeat.
Don't be too greedy.
By the way, we embarked on thousands
of light years of journey to move the fortress.
Is it just to make Yang Wenli more famous?
I can't take this.
There's no one who can win all battles.
This is the famous line of Lohengramm.
Both of us will kill Yang Wenli... one day.
We must avenge Kempf.
This must be Muller's wish.
It looks like this battle will become more intense.
See it? Julian.
This is a strategy of a good soldier.
You must have a clear target. Once you hit the target,
you must leave without second thoughts.
This is war.
Yes.
But the Empire is full of talents.
If Kircheis is still alive,
I wonder what he'll do?
Lieutenant, tell everyone to come back.
Julian, it's a long time since I drank the tea you make.
Can you make me a cup of tea?
Of course.
Julian is remarkable.
He was the one who saw through the enemy's ploy.
You mean Julian?
You must know,
I don't want him to become a soldier.
I really want him to listen to me.
This is against democratic rights, isn't it?
The Alliance's military expenses have exceeded by 30%.
In normal circumstances,
the limit should be 18%.
This country will go bankrupt soon.
Then we, Phezzan can take over the Alliance.
If we give this right to the Empire,
the universe will be in our hands.
To achieve this,
I think I must put that plan in action.
Yes, I'll tell him to leave.
The technology minister of the Empire.
What do you intend to do with Shaft?
What do I intend to do? I'd like to listen to your views.
I don't think this person is useful anymore.
He's demanding more and more from us.
Just kill him.
I've prepared the documents myself.
I'll hand it over to the Empire.
I'll do it once Leader gives the approval.
Good, do it now.
Rubbish must be cleared before it chokes the drains.
Yes.
I'll do it now.
You shall rest tomorrow.
What?
It's your mother's death anniversary tomorrow.
This..
Thank you for your concern.
I'm really grateful.
Of course I should be concerned. You're family.
So you know?
I really let your mother down.
You've always remembered this?
Of course.
My mother will be very happy if she knows this.
But you don't have to remember this.
A daughter of a very poor family
and the daughter of a rich man.
If I were you,
I would have made the same decision.
I was just a fresh ignorant graduate.
I think it must be out of fatherly love
that you asked me to help you.
Do you really think so?
I don't wish to think so.
I'm confident of my ability.
I'd rather believe you admired my ability.
You're similar to me in character. But you resemble your mother.
Thank you very much.
The Landsherr position is not passed on by blood.
It's not enough to have my blood if you want to succeed me.
You must spend the time,
to cultivate your own ability and reputation.
I'll bear your words in mind.
He said reputation and ability?
You did many evil things to achieve this aim.
You never spend anytime. All you do is give me orders.
Don't forget I'm your son.
Rupert resembles me too much.
Whether it's an entrepreneur or someone who got lucky,
if he's the first, he deserves the credit.
This is for sure.
But if it didn't come from one's hard work and ability,
and he gained fame and power through succession,
what right does he have to have all this?
I hate people who ascend the throne by blood ties.
Power should end with that generation and not from within
the family. He should be taken away.
Then,
you don't intend to pass your power and position,
to your son?
Son? You mean my son?
Anyone who wants to replace me must have my ability.
And...
it doesn't have to be after my death.
If anyone wants to assassinate me,
he can go ahead and try.
But what will happen if he fails?
He should know.
He should know his ability first.
Who is it?
It's me, Oberstein.
Come in.
Sorry to disturb you.
There's news from Reuentaul and Mittermeier.
It can't be good news.
Geltsburg Fortress has been damaged.
Kempf died.
and we lost 15 000 ships.
There're about 1.8 million casualties.
You mean the casualties are 90%?
There're about 700 ships left.
They've been led by Muller and returned to the capital.
Reinhard.
Right, Muller is invaluable.
He doesn't need to die in battle.
Am I right? Kircheis?
I was ordered to lead but I failed
and caused Kempf to die.
Our casualties are heavy and the enemy has won.
I deserve to die.
I return only to report these to you.
For the sake of Marshal,
I'm willing to accept any punishment.
I'll take responsibility for the defeat.
Please spare the men.
You're not wrong.
It's enough to have a victory to blanket a defeat.
You've suffered.
Marshal.
I've lost Kempf. I don't want to lose you too.
Go back and rest. Wait for your order to return.
Muller.
Admiral, Bring him to the hospital.
Promote Kempf's army and him.
By the way, Shaft.
Yes?
I'd like to hear your explanation.
Reporting, Marshal.
My suggestion was perfect.
The commander should be responsible for the defeat.
Did I hold you responsible for this?
Admiral Ulrich.
Tell him what wrong has he done.
Yes.
Shaft, you are under arrest. Your misdeeds include,
embezzlement avoiding taxes and not doing your job.
And you leaked out military secrets.
What proof do you have?
Bring him back.
Bastards.
Kessler.
From now on, you'll spy on the Embassy of Phezzan.
It doesn't matter if they know.
Yes.
Mecklinger.
There's something I need you to do.
Mother, how are you?
Mother, don't cry.
I'll avenge father.
I'll defeat Yang Wenli one day.
We'll kill him.
Miss Hildegard Mariandorf.
Oberstein.
Do you want something for me?
Miss Hildegard Mariandorf, did you ask Lohengramm to spare Muller?
No.
It's his decision.
I never told Lohengramm anything.
Besides,
even if I did, he won't change his mind.
Really?
Yes.
I think there is only Kircheis who can advise Lohengramm.
If Kircheis is still alive.
I never knew you're such a romantic.
Pardon my impudence.
Maybe in your mind,
Lohengramm is only a tool.
Perhaps because of this,
he wants to destroy the sentimental side of Lohengramm.
Then,
he may want to change Lohengramm to the 2nd Rudolph.
I must fight to death to prevent this.
But Hilda, what are your odds? If you can win based on
determination, no one would put in the effort anymore.
Maybe I'll go and see Lohengramm's sister.
If Kircheis was still alive, I wouldn't need to stand out now.
Kempf will be buried according to the Empire's rites.
He died defeated and therefore, can be considered as
special treatment. Besides, Muller was not punished.
This shows how magnanimous Lohengramm is.
Do you think so?
Actually Kempf was just a disposable tool.
To Lohengramm, all men are disposable except Kircheis.
I've always thought so.
Hey!
Didn't you see how sad Lohengramm was about Kempf's death?
Mittermeier, you can explain in this way.
Kempf is dead.
It's enough to give a dead person tears and honor.
But to a living person, he should be given practical things.
Like wealth and power.
You mean Lohengramm is that generous?
I want to remind you.
Lohengramm was devastated...
with Kircheis's sudden death last year.
Didn't you say...
you must make Lohengramm stand up again?
Did you mean it that time?
I meant it.
My judgment and decisions are never wrong...
from the day I was born.
It's not like this now.
But one day,
it's possible I'll regret my own decisions.
I shall pretend I never heard this before.
But I warn you, don't tell anyone.
You'll be in trouble if Oberstein hears this.
Lohengramm is a hero.
We can have many rewards when we work for him.
This is enough.
But that's only my thinking.
Is it my aim...
to conquer the Universe too?
Is the new generation...
going to be chaotic?
If Kircheis is still alive,
all this won't happen.
The enemy also has problems and chaos.
What's Yang Wenli doing now?
Is he dancing with a beauty in victory?
Let me make you a hot drink.
Add some honey and lemon to the wine first. Then add hot water.
It's most effective for colds.
Add more alcohol, ok?
No.
Not much difference anyway.
How about not adding the wine to water?
You are more obedient 4 years ago.
I became like this due to your influence.
Really? I think so too.
These people around you are no good.
Both Caselnes and Schenkopp are like this.
Even Poplan is no good.
Are you missing out someone?
You mean Attembouroug?
The one who's closer to you should bear the greatest responsibility.
Sigh.
Life like this is boring.
Nothing cheers me up. It's all work.
I don't even have a girlfriend.
I've to be scolded even for drinking a little.
You're sick now.
You're a good kid.
Commander Yang?.
What is it?
I hope to become a real soldier.
Will you agree?
I'll give up if you disagree.
Do you really want to be a soldier?
Yes. I want to protect peace and freedom.
I don't want to help tyrants or invaders.
I want to be a soldier to help the people protect their rights.
You said you could give up.
What do you intend to do if you give up?
I don't know.
No, I'll follow your instructions.
Listening to you,
you never thought I'd refuse you.
No.
I'm older than you by 15 years. Don't look down on these 15 years.
I can see through you.
Sorry.
I really don't know what to do with you.
I can't say no.
Then,
You wouldn't become a bad soldier, right?
Do what you want.
Really?
Thank you.
Oh my God!
Do you really want to become a soldier?
Julian,
if you really want to become a soldier,
I want to remind you.
the army is an organization that uses force.
There're 2 kinds of force.
The good and evil force?
No.
A force to distribute and control and a force to liberate.
But the country's army...
belongs to the former.
This is sad but history can prove it.
When it's the powerful vs. the people, the Military is never
with the latter. Not only that,
in the past, many countries' armies,
became an organization wit power
and they used this power to oppress the people.
Those rioters last year
were a good example.
Yang Wenli? you're also a soldier.
Don't you disagree with what they did?
I hope you can become a soldier like Commander Yang?.
That's my aim in life.
Don't say that.
Don't you know that my heart was never with the army?
Why must you sat that?
You want to go back to historical research?
Right.
The pen is stronger than the sword.
In a society of no real truth,
this is one of the few exceptions.
You can't overthrow Rudolph with a sword.
But everyone knows his brutality. That's the power of the pen.
A pen can sue a dictator several hundred years ago.
Even dictators that several thousand years ago can be
written by a pen. Do you know what I mean?
Yes.
But then, the pen only confirms the past?
Confirm the past?
Listen to me, Julian.
As long as history continues, there will be many pasts.
History is only a record of the past.
It can prove that civilization still exists.
Civilization today is a result of history.
Understand?
Yes.
Living things must leave behind their next generation...
to leave a mark in history.
But mankind can leave history.
History makes our existence different from other animals.
That's why I want to be a historian.
But I took the wrong step at first
and ended up like this today.
If no one records history,
people who writes history would have lost their value.
Julian, that warm wine just now,
can you make one for me?
It tastes real good.
Coming.
Many things don't do well.
It's the same for everyone.
Regardless, if you have good reasons, you can remove Yang.
However, if he join the politics,
he may threaten your power.
That's what I mean.
You should know.
I'm not against Yang Wenli?.
But we must stop militants from joining politics.
Then you can set rules to restrain him.
What's the aim of power?
You're willing to put so much money to gain power.
The greatest pleasure is to make rules.
And make people follow them.
Don't you think this game is interesting?
Am I right?
You're right.
Really.
I was wondering why he wanted me to come along.
Is actually about getting discounts off imports...
and how to remove Yang Wenli?.
I'm going this.
I've had enough working for these people.
Damn!
It seems like my heart has grown wings.
It has escaped the hands of gravity
and is flying freely in the sky.
The planet that was abandoned used to be so brilliant.
But you can't even hear the birds sing. Leave now.
Why did I come to this world?
There's no meaning in my life.
I don't even have the chance to make my mark.
Should I just die unknowingly?
I don't want to die like that.
If I can't leave my mark in history,
I won't just die like that.
Let's go.
Captain.
Galaxy Calendar Year 798 Empire Calendar Year 489
It's only been half a year.
One more month to go.
Something earth shattering will...
happen to the Alliance and the Empire.
Determination & Ambition
Will you call out to the new-born stars?
Under the heart-rendering glow,
You should feel how much I miss you.
Are you willing to walk with me through the majestic star cloud?
When you embrace me,
Do you feel the wonders of life?
Open up your heart and listen...
Listen to your overtures of striking forth.
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