Hey, what should I do next, Orga?
Orga.
Hey, Mika.
Hey yourself. You're slacking off again.
Imagine if they find us again.
I know.
Is he over there, Mikazuki?
Yes.
What's up, old man?
Don't ask me that. Maruba is calling.
The president is?
I told you not to come in here.
But it's warm here all year.
Gosh.
- This engine room is top secret. - Mika, let's go.
Okay.
"MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS"
(MARS - Arbrau Territory Chryse Autonomous Region)
The Chryse Autonomous Region. (MARS - Arbrau Territory Chryse Autonomous Region)
We will take the representative's daughter to Earth.
(SUBURBS) We will take the representative's daughter to Earth.
And her escort...
You, the Third Group will do it.
Is the representative's daughter Kudelia Aina Bernstein?
Do you know her, Biscuit?
She's been involved in the independence movement.
Her trip to Earth this time is about the Mars independence too.
It's a noble thing.
But why let us do such a big job?
The Young Miss handpicked you guys.
What?
Whatever the case, your job is the same as always.
You brats just need to listen to what we say.
Gosh. Landmine setting drills are unbelievable.
This is bullying. It's removal drills tomorrow.
No way.
Darn, that Mikazuki.
You dodge with this timing, Mikazuki Augus?
Cool! I want to do that one day...
Why are you working so slowly?
Todo! It's your job to discipline the kids.
You brats!
Jeez.
The space rats are all excited.
Are you alright?
Yeah, I am fine.
We're going to escort the Young Miss?
She must smell so nice, right Mikazuki?
The Young Miss is human like us, so she wouldn't be any different.
Forget it, Mikazuki isn't hungry for girls.
- Takaki. - Yes, water?
No, that wound...
I'm fine. It always happens.
You know, rather than the smooth-talking employees,
the president takes note of our strength, after all.
And with this, we'll overtake the employees and be First Corps.
No matter how senile old man Maruba gets,
He views us as expendable, so he'll never think much of us.
Isn't it because the Third Group leader like you is this way...
we're still treated like this?
Stop it, Eugene.
Shut up, Biscuit. You stay quiet.
Besides, you...
A fight, Eugene?
- I don't like it. - You're gonna tear it off.
This isn't a fight, right guys?
Of course.
Sorry, Akihiro, for being so rowdy.
It always is.
(ARBRAU TERRITORY CHRYSE AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT)
Now then Mother, I'll be going. (ARBRAU TERRITORY CHRYSE AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT)
Now then Mother, I'll be going.
Oh, Aina, you're going already?
Please make sure you're not rude to the people on Earth.
I thought Father was against my actions.
But he's given me such an important task as the mediator with Earth.
It's your bad habit to take things so negatively.
Your father has always worried about you.
My mother is just ignoring the truth.
She doesn't even try to know what's going on out there.
I don't want that.
I want to see and feel the truth.
Is that why you chose them as your escorts?
Yes.
These irregular child soldiers were born out of Earth Sphere's long rule.
They embody the problems that currently burden Mars.
By interacting with them,
I hope to at least share some of their pain.
How beautiful youth and innocence are.
(GJALLARHORN - MARTIAN HQ STATIONARY ORBITAL BASE) How beautiful youth and innocence are.
(GJALLARHORN - MARTIAN HQ STATIONARY ORBITAL BASE)
The daughter of the Bernsteins, who are deeply involved with Earth,
is seen as the leader of the independence movement.
Isn't that ironic, Norman Bernstein?
Yes, she's a foolish daughter.
If foolishness goes that far, it's magnificent.
That is why Chryse's...
No, those scoundrels all over Mars support her.
Then for her to be remembered eternally as a people's icon,
we will help her.
Yes, please be kind, Sir Coral.
He sells out his own daughter, and he asks me to be kind.
He's a true coward.
He should learn from his daughter.
Yes.
But this changes that inspection from Earth into an opportunity.
To receive the support of Nobliss, we need to have her do well.
Orlis, the mission has been decided.
You take command this time.
Yes, sir.
Crank, you support your former student.
- Yes, sir. - Ein.
Yes, sir.
This is your first mission. Do your best.
Understood, sir.
But Mars, huh.
As a colony, it's a planet whose resources are all used up.
- Major, the transmission from Ariadne. - Must a Gjallarhorn inspector be there?
(GJALLARHORN - BISCOE-CLASS CRUISER) - Major, the transmission from Ariadne. - Must a Gjallarhorn inspector be there?
I've confirmed it.
Are frontier operations boring you, Gaelio?
As if.
I will work hard as an officer of the inspection division,
Specialist Major McGillis.
The current economy of Earth Sphere depends upon that used-up colony.
For them to continue contributing to Earth Sphere as they are now,
the Mars Branch must straighten themselves up to be a part of Gjallarhorn...
keepers of the world order.
I sympathize with those at the branch.
The push for independence is spreading across all of Mars.
Perhaps we don't have time to worry about others.
Today we go the south route to Block D.
- I'm sleepy. - Let's hurry.
Listen. My body is heavier, you know?
Yeah, yeah.
Okay, that's it for checking the equipment we're taking.
Good job.
So the Young Miss comes tomorrow?
Yes, and we leave the day after tomorrow.
It will be about 5 months to go to Earth and back.
It's gonna be quiet here then.
You guys were handpicked, right? You should be glad.
Glad of what? We're just being used conveniently as always.
That old man Maruba
only thinks of us as rats that are a bit faster thanks to the "Whiskers."
The Whiskers...
The old Man-Machine Interface, the Alaya-Vijnana System
How awful.
Well, the price to work here is to have this implanted.
I guess it's still better to have a job.
Your time was hilarious.
There wasn't any anesthetics, but you didn't cry.
And you got punched for being cheeky.
Crying would get you hit too.
In any case, we Third Group members are either toys to relieve stress,
or human shields.
But I still have my pride.
I can't show my weakness.
To Mikazuki?
It must be tough, Captain.
"IRON AND BLOOD..."
Independence from Earth for the Chryse Autonomous Region.
Independence!
No more colonial rule.
No more!
Protect the autonomy of Mars.
You seem happy.
I'm sorry.
It's okay, with this protest outside, there won't be any customers.
Is it for that boy?
- Well... - It's alright.
He got a big job, and you won't see him for a while, right?
You have to make it by tomorrow's delivery.
Yes.
What an honor.
I always admired your noble purposes, Miss Kudelia.
Come in.
Orga Itsuka and 4 others from the Third Group reporting in.
Yes, these are the boys who will escort you...
Nice to meet you, I am Kudelia Aina Bernstein.
- Yeah. - Hey there, I...
Can't you even greet someone properly?
Unbelievable.
Now about the plans from now...
You.
What is your name?
I am Mikazuki Augus.
Can you show me around, Mikazuki?
- Huh? - What?
Fumitan, I will leave this up to you.
Understood.
- That is... - Okay, Mikazuki.
Please do not mind. I will hear your explanation.
- But... - Yes?
This way.
Well...
Oh, hold on...
And behind this is the engine room.
Excuse me.
- We have our own Ahab Reactor. - Wait.
Excuse me.
A handshake.
Let's shake hands.
Why not?
I just wanted to be on equal terms with you.
I declined because my hands are dirty.
I just...
But that means we're not on equal terms to begin with, right?
You can't sleep, Orga?
You too, Biscuit. It's just too suspicious.
Indeed. She herself is only a bit naive girl,
but her birth and status are real.
She's so important even Gjallarhorn could directly act.
Then why choose our small company?
In any case, we have no choice.
Even if it is a trap, we'll crush them, trap and all.
The regular transmission with headquarters is done.
Right.
How annoying it is to need the transponder to communicate at all.
The Ahab Reactor creates energy...
that not only powers this ship but makes it possible to live in space.
We have no choice but to ignore some of the downsides.
But that's why Earth has trouble seeing this far,
and makes more work for us inspectors.
This was practically the cause of the war 300 years ago, right?
But it's hard to let go of a power once you obtain it.
Humans are like that.
Even if it is a power that could destroy themselves.
Come on, it's nearly dawn.
Then we get relieved.
Clear. Okay, next.
They failed already. I'm going to toss those lousy snipers in the brig.
- Wait, Orlis. Be calm. - Alright then. All forces...
Commence attack.
What?
Fumitan.
I will go see what's happening.
You wait here, Miss.
Wait, I'll come too.
What's the situation?
You're late! Mikazuki and Shino's team have just gone out.
Akihiro and the others deployed from the second hangar.
What are you doing?
You all have to attack the enemy head on, Third Group!
Do you know who the enemy is?
They're...
Gosh. Are they rich or something? They're firing so much.
I don't know who they are, but they want us dead?
No.
They're coming.
No way. Those Mobile Workers are...
Gjallarhorn? Them fools.
Why are they attacking? We don't have much loot.
Darn. I forgot the password.
It had something to do with a female dog I had as a kid.
Loot? Female dog?
Sasai.
Yes, sir?
Why Gjallarhorn?
How would I know?
Never mind that! Just deploy!
What will First Corps, our Main Forces be doing?
How do we coordinate?
We will attack from their rear.
A pincer attack.
So until then, you hold off the enemy.
You got that?
Darn. I guess we have to go.
Orga.
I'm detecting an Ahab Wave besides our own reactor.
What?
If the enemy is Gjallarhorn, it could be...
Orga, hurry up.
Biscuit.
I have a favor to ask.
You saved us, Mikazuki.
It's okay. But there are so many.
- We're low on ammo... - Shino's team, fall back.
Dante will relieve you. Go resupply.
Orga, you're late.
Sorry. Mika and Akihiro fall back as well.
Orga. If you're shorthanded, put me out there.
There's a Mobile Worker that's free.
Danji, you can't...
When Shino returns, report to him. Don't be reckless.
- Yay! - What?
Darn. The Third Group is supposed to look after the girl.
Maruba, that fool.
Excuse me... What?
Where are we going?
I have to wait for Fumitan.
If you stay there, you'll die.
D...
Die?
Am I going to die?
I'm working hard right now so that you won't.
Yamagi. Cable 5.
- Yes. - Old man.
We started already. Are you really sure?
Do it. I still have other things to do.
I can't find Cable 5.
It's underneath there.
Team 3, reinforcements are coming.
Just hold on.
Team 5, attack harder, or you'll get it.
Eugene, move it.
I can move, but this is getting worse.
They're coming.
Concentrate fire.
Hey, what are you doing, Danji?
Their armor's thick. I have to close in to be a hero...
Move. If you stop, you'll die.
Sorry to make you wait.
Mikazuki.
I won't let you hog all the glory.
Yes, Mika and Akihiro have engaged.
Not many can beat them in a melee.
Time to show them the space rats' power.
We will regroup now. Get the wounded out of there.
But this is just buying time.
It's still getting worse.
And where are the Main Forces, First Corps?
When are they going to turn up?
Orga.
Is that you, Biscuit? How is it?
It's as bad as we thought it was.
First Corps and the president are fleeing the battlefield through the rear.
What are we going to do? I don't wanna die in vain here!
No, you're wrong.
What?
That doesn't make things right.
- Right, Biscuit? - Sure.
What is that?
A signal flare?
What's that? First Corps?
Yeah, it looks like they'll act as decoys for us.
What are you thinking, Todo?
I didn't do anything.
Those brats.
The enemy is moving.
- I bet. - What?
If I'm reading the situation correctly, they're not going to let anyone escape.
Yamagi, number 12.
Yes, right away.
Let me help.
It's dangerous, so stand back, miss.
That's...
The landmines we buried?
Okay, time to fight back.
Heavy artillery? From where?
This is...
What is this?
Why is taking so long to neutralize such a facility?
Seriously?
All Mobile Workers will get a pay cut.
Orlis.
Why did you fire? Our objective is...
Shut up.
I am the commander.
If the objective is so important, you go retrieve it.
Ein, you too.
Yes, sir.
No way. We can't win against Mobile Suits.
What are we going to do?
We have to run.
Where to?
That's right.
There's no place to run.
There never was.
Right, Mika?
Yes.
So, what should I do next, Orga?
You are like bugs.
Lieutenant Crank, Captain Orlis...
Leave him.
If we had deployed sooner,
we would not have had so many casualties.
Don't force yourselves.
We just need to buy time until Mika returns.
Then we can strike our blow in this rotten situation.
So until then...
The base! Stop it, my comrades are there.
Danji.
No, Danji.
Keep moving. Just a bit longera... Just a little...
Orga, it's looking this way.
Are you the one in charge?
I'm gonna die!
I will not die. I will never die.
Not like this.
Not here.
It can't end here.
Right, Mika?
Hey, what should I do next, Orga?
It's obvious.
We are going.
To where?
Somewhere not here.
To the place where we truly belong.
Yes.
Let's go.
All of us.
Together.
Raise your flag
With all your voice With all your voice
Shout it out loud with all your voice
One day Someday somewhere
Dream on as we wander
Under pressure you are waiting for direction
Going on the road without your mind
All misleads they giveignoring our decisions
Killing yourself your soul we have inside
Continue to struggle and feel like your discouraged
Rise up again to run to the end
In between the never-ending dream
We can struggle and muzzle the world before it fades away
Raise your flag
With all your voice With all your voice
Shout it out loud with all your voice
One day Someday somewhere
Believing that we will reach that goal
Come on and raise your flag So just raise your flag
No matter how many times we feel defeated or lost
As long as we breathe As long as we carry on
Dream on as we wander
I hope he likes the bracelet.
Will he always wear it?
Oh, but maybe it will smell.
He should air it out in the sun once in a while.
But he can't if he goes to space.
What should I do?
Next on "MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS."
Episode 2, "BARBATOS."