Galaxy Calendar Year 799.
Empire Calendar Year 490 7th Feb, 12.40p.m
For the first time the Alliance receives info on Empire's position.
Empire Army is invading into Rantemario.
5 fleets of more than 10 million battle ships in a lengthwise
formation, taking the second planet route...
through the same domain.
From their formation, this should be the so called Amphisbaena.
If this is the case,
we will fall into the enemy's trap if we attack from the central.
I think this is too dangerous.
Maybe.
No, you are right,
but we have no other ways.
We can only meet tricks with tricks. Cut off the central first,
then destroy each individual part.
Marshal is right.
but Lohengramm is a genuine talent.
He can strike to gain the initiative,
Ieaving us with no choice but to fight,
then he starts to attack.
That's why Yang Wenli thinks so highly of him.
I think you know about it? Soun Soul.
Yang Wenli told me once,
if he is born in Empire,
he will be very willing to serve Lohengramm.
Isn't this speech too dangerous?
You think it is? I think so too.
But I am already old and useless and not capable,
I don't think they want me either.
It's 5.2 light seconds to the enemy.
The body of the enemy's formation is thicker than expectation.
It's not impossible to break through,
but it will take a long time.
By then we may be surrounded by the enemy.
Regarding this, I have a plan.
Why don't we strike first?
Lure the enemy to fight. At the same time, avoid their attacks.
Attack the enemy's wing. The one that is easier to break through,
may be easier to conquer.
We have start firing.
What?
Marshal hasn't give the command yet.
Marshal.
A troop formed at the last minute. Their shortcomings is surfacing.
We have no choice.
Work according to the original plan. Attack from the central.
Attack.
30 minutes has passed.
Let's start moving then.
All Fleets move on at the same time.
Commander, are we continue moving?
Just a demonstration. Let's wait for the enemy's reaction.
Yes.
The enemy is moving towards us.
Marshal.
Don't panic. The enemy is trying to scare us.
Don't be affected.
The enemy's fleet is getting close. We recognized the flag.
It's Beowulf. Mittermeier's Fleet.
It's Gale Wolf's fleet?
Commodore.
Open all the canon gates.
Fire the Photon Missiles and missiles.
If we don't stop them we will be destroyed by them.
Attack the enemy. Attack!
Charge... Charge.
The enemy has focused on attacking. We will soon be cut off.
What?
The Empire Fleet is being cut off?
This is unexpected.
Could it be that an abnormal derangement...
can achieve better effect than tactics and strategy.
The frontline is still moving on.
All Fleets, retreat for the time being.
While retreating, avoid the enemy's attack.
Distract the enemy's power.
Part of the troops managed to escape. They will soon be stopped.
It's very surprising.
Commander Mittermeier is forced to retreat.
He is an experienced warrior.
Based on the military strength, he should be better than the enemy.
Alliance is not being brave. This is crazy.
Mittermeier is a bullfighter.
On the surface, he may have submitted.
Actually he is reserving the strength, waiting for a good chance.
But, he may really be scared by the enemy's attack.
If that's the case, I should take action now.
I have never seen this. It's a mess.
Don't they know the basic rules and regulations?
This is ridiculous.
If this is to carry on,
is it possible to break through the enemy's formation?
No!
Now, it is like a tiger meeting a group of inexperienced hounds,
making it not knowing what to do.
But once the enemy has cool down, we will be destroyed.
Very true.
If we don't stop this unstructured attack,
I'm worried that our military strength will soon be dispersed.
That would be bad.
Switch on all communication system to control all fleets.
Stop moving forward. Retreat immediately to re-organise.
You should have enough killing.
Regroup the Fleets, retreat.
Trying to escape?
Turn back.
Attack.
The enemy's frontline is starting to attack us.
Other fleets are getting closer to us from the two wings.
Marshal.
the Amphisbaena is in action. The giant snake has lifted both heads.
Gather the troops fast. Retreat to the first planet route.
Concentrate on the enemy's right wing. Around 1000 battle ships.
Cut the enemy's right arm. Let them break into two parts.
The command for us to action hasn't been passed yet?
Not yet.
If this is to carry on. We might not have a chance to set out.
Our fleet has to wait till the last.
The main troops are always at the last.
But, to continue waiting... I can't take it anymore.
Commander Duonei's fleet at the right wing suffered severe attack.
840 ships has decreased to 130 ships.
The group lost the fighting spirit.
In merely 3 hours, the loss is more than 80%.
It looks like the enemy plans to cut us off at the side.
So we must strengthen our defence.
Order Commander Morton to defend the right wing.
Yes.
We can't let the enemy breaks through.
Focus the canon, dampen their spirit. Don't give them chance
to attack. These enemies are hard to deal with.
I think there's no way to cut them off.
We tried so hard to injure them yet we have to look at them
recovering. We have no choice.
Disperse the formation to both sides. Get close to the
enemy's side. Weaken their defence, quick!
Yes.
Wahlen's fleet seems to give up cutting off the enemy.
Yes.
Alright, Wahlen's Fleet will take care of the enemy's right wing.
Let's move from the enemy's external side to its back.
What happened?
The firing from both of us produces heat,
together with the wreckage of the destroyed ships,
attracted by Rantemario's gravitational field...
formed an energy flow.
Could it be the Universe energy flow?
This energy flow, in the direction from 3 to 9 o'clock,
transverse between the enemy and us,
formed a Para-curve attracted to Rantemario slowly.
In its highest speed, let's break through the energy flow.
I didn't expect it to be so powerful.
Commander, breaking through the energy flow is not impossible.
But if this is to carry on,
we will be too close to Rantemario.
Due to the disorder magnetic field, the machines are affected.
If we can't control the ships, we may absorbed by the solar system.
The size of the enemy is one fifth of ours.
We are near to victory. We don't have to take this risk.
Give up the plan on attacking the back of the enemy.
Retreat to the end of the energy flow.
Fire with the long distant cannon will do.
It must be fast. Go!
Seems like...
the enemy has given up moving to our back.
A great disparity in military strength,
without the geographical advantage, resistance is useless.
The plan in cutting off the enemy,
and attacking individually has failed.
The only solution now is to press on,
wait for Yang Wenli's fleet to arrive.
You are right.
Since we can't beat the enemy, at least try not to lose.
This is a way too.
We'll enter soon. Let's wait at the side of the stage.
Move the fleet to the side of the Marshal's Fleet.
Is it Black Lancers' turn to set out? Commander.
What nonsense are you saying?
I just want to move to the side of Duke Lohengramm.
It is easier to receive his instruction.
Moreover...
if the energy flow moves from right to left,
as long as we move against the flow, we can cut the right wing.
There's no way to win this battle easily.
Merkatz is the same. These old men are too stubborn.
But I feel that we will win.
It's just a matter of time.
This battle has last for 10 hours.
It's tough on the officers too.
Schneider. Yes.
The battle has stagnate.
Carrying on will only increase our unnecessary sacrifice.
Command the army to retreat. Re-organise them.
Let them have a good rest and a good meal.
Yes.
Hilda Mariendorf.
This is your first battle. Is it too tiring for you?
Return to your room and take a rest first.
You mean the defence?
Using even the wreckage will be used as a shield?
Do you think this will work?
We shall do it.
Those ships with aircraft carrier will set out.
Aircraft carrier belonging to the Commander.
All fleets to join in the frontline.
Quick!
Yes.
The enemy has sent out aircraft carriers.
Haven't they given up yet?
Are they thinking of total warfare?
Are we using the Walken too?
No.
It will be a mess. Cannons will be ineffective.
It may be the enemy's intention.
If that's the case, we will use the cannon.
Let Drogen and Jensen's troops continue to move on.
The enemy is subdued by the cannon's destruction.
We should continue to catch up with the enemy.
As long as we move on, the ring will be smaller,
we'll have a grand victory then.
Don't let the enemy run away. Chase!
Enemy has entered the firing range.
Good.
What happen?
H... here...
This is the enemy's firing point.
they start firing.
We are tricked.
Turn back immediately, retreat. Quick!
The mechanism is shot it is losing its function.
We can't navigate. Calling for help, calling for help.
Don't have to strike a deadly blow.
Just destroy their mechanism let them float on the sea.
Part of the fleet is paralysed. The enemy can't attack anymore.
I don't think the enemy will use lives to block the fire.
Then we can fight for more time.
You are smart.
to think of this idea.
Tell them to retreat.
Rescue the damaged ships. Send them to the rear.
In all, we are still leading.
But the enemy still maintain a commanding system,
and an orderly movement.
The enemy's Star Fleet Commander is a experienced strategist.
if he insists on the strategy of not losing,
I think even the Commander may not handle him.
According to present situation,
we must give a big blow to repulse the enemy.
we are left with that method.
Contact Witten field at once.
tell him it's his turn to set out.
Ask him to use the Black Lancer's bayonet.
Give me the army cap of the chief Commander.
Quick!
Reporting. Black Lancers has set out.
This battle is coming to an end.
Then, what should we do?
Switch to full-scale offensive.
Hunt for the best.
I can't let the Black Lancers enjoy by itself.
Right, I feel it that way too.
Order from the commander.
Switch to full-scale offensive.
Don't lose out to the Black Lancers.
Great.
The Black Lancers has finally set out.
Would commander like to detour?
In our dictionary,
there is no retreat or detour.
Move on.
Yes, sir.
Continue to move on.
Calculate the speed of Empire's attack the speed of the energy flow.
They will be drifted away.
With just a little calculation,
we can know when they will arrive.
They are out.
Aim the enemy's point of crossing...
when they are crossing the river give them the fatal blow.
Fire!
Do not retreat, counterattack.
Severely damaged, the ship cannot navigate.
A heavy lose of men and material we can't continue the battle.
We request to leave the battlefield.
Calling for support, calling for support.
Even if the support is here,
the Commandeering unit has no more fleets.
We intended to give a last try but we still lose.
It's beyond hope.
With the present situation,
this is what we called 'the achievement that cost many lives.'
Give me some time.
You can't die Chief Commander.
Though we the lost the battle to Merkatz, didn't we survive?
you can't give up.
Since I have lost,
I am too ashamed to live.
Am I right?
As long as we are around,
As long as there is a battle ship the Chief Commander should live.
You must continue to lead us.
How many officers have died under my lead?
How many widows and orphans have I brought about?
Beside death, do I have any other choice?
I can only commit suicide to answer to everyone...
I must remind the Marshal, you must be
responsible... you must be responsible to the winning enemy.
I am inhuman to say this.
If you don't want to listen, point the gun at me.
After the war, the Empire will surely want to interrogate
the captives. By then, if the highest officer has died,
and no longer in this world,
then, subordinates like us will be made the scapegoats
facing judgement in court.
Do you want that to happen? Please consider.
Alright, I understand.
You mean
This old man must live to block the enemy's gun.
At least the three of us,
Marshal, Commander Dawson and me.
will become the accused of the military court.
For the future of Alliance,
Yang and the must will try all means to survive.
Captain.
A fleet is getting close to our rear.
A fleet from which side? Ask them.
Yes.
It is Muller's flagship.
Could the approaching fleet introduce yourself?
What? It's the e... enemy.
Is it the support fleet from the Alliance?
Enemy attack.
Enemy's special unit attacking from rear.
Stop attacking, re-organise meet the enemy from rear.
The military strength of Alliance is greater than expected.
Could the enemy from the front be trying to distract us?
Want to block my retreat route?
We are 2800 light years in the enemy's territory. The soldiers'
unease and homesickness are hidden in the joys of Victory.
Once the fire are lit it will cause a commotion.
Do you want this feeling to ruin our victory?
The road to Phezzan is cut off.
We can't go home.
We are stuck in enemy's territory.
The enemy is upset.
Marshal, this is a good chance.
Let's focus the firing and leave the battle field.
Alright, make use of the counterattack to retreat.
Set out all the light beam and missile attack the enemy.
I thought it's the last battle.
Sending out seven fleets all at once will embarrassed you.
What are you afraid of? Up to this point,
even if Alliance send the supporting troop,
We have break through them.
Do not hesitate. Continue to retreat orderly.
If the route to Phezzan is blocked,
we will march into Heinessen and destroy the Alliance.
Then go through lserlohn Corridor make a triumphant return to Empire.
Isn't it settled? What's there to worry about?
I am really ashamed,
to fall into such embarrassment in times of victory.
Maybe I'm used to Victory and has lost the ability to face difficulties.
Do not be too harsh on yourself.
I didn't expect the enemy to give us a back thrust.
Maybe it's just a distraction but it's better to be careful.
If not, we will lose.
Yes sir.
Marshal, will it be the trick of Yang again?
No one else except for that cheat...
can play this trick so well.
The Alliance has left the battle field,
and moving towards the Galaxy.
Empire Army has retreat too. It has re-organised the frontline.
At last, we prevented our army from perishing.
But it was half day late.
That's what they called at wits' end.
We know Lohengramm will definitely pass through the
Phezzan Corridor but we are still late.
At last, we have more time.
If chief commander Bucock knew of it beforehand
they may have other strategy.
Plus it can reduce the casualties.
It's close... it's so close.
I always thought I've the ability to revive a bad situation.
I think too highly of myself.
At least this time we prevent things from getting worse.
This is expected.
Commander.
if we don't set out to Heinessen soon, I am worry that
the enemy from lserlohn will reach there before us.
You are right.
All fleets set out to Heinessen.
This fleet is exhausted.
Communication has resume, we'll be able to receive signal soon.
Marshal, are you alright?
I survive,
but shamefully incriminated some of the subordinates.
Why does the Marshal says that?
If you don't live to lead us for the revenge,
what will happen to us?
There's a enemy's ship approaching us.
What?
Why is there a enemy's ship at this time?
Order it to stop at once.
Yes.
Approaching Empire Army to pay attention.
Stop immediately or we shall attack.
Stop immediately.
Please do not attack.
I'm lserlohn's stationed officer, Julian Mintz from Free Planets.
This destroyer is snatched from the Empire.
The passengers on board are all anti-Empire.
We would like to follow you to Heinessen.
I didn't expect it. It's Jr. Lt. Julian Mintz.
You are back safely?
To be cautious let others board the destroyer...
to investigate.
Contact Hyperion at once.
Commander.
It looks like there is existence of out worst enemy.
The wars at Astate, Amlitzer and Rantemario...
Why do he always have to appear when I am about to win?
And disturb me purposely?
Kircheis if you are still alive,
I believe you won't allow Yang to run wild.
After the Empire army left for 2.4 light years
reaches Gandera and captured the second planet Wassei,
All the territories of Alliance have fallen into Lohengramm's.
This place is going to be the important military base.
Amphisbaena
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Yang counterattacks successfully,
and finally return to Heinessen and meet Julian again.
They discuss the ways to get Alliance.
Yang wages a life-and-death struggle with the Empire.
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