501st Mobile Company, 193rd U-boat Brigade
Special Officer O'Keefe
National Security Committee Administration Bureau
I will now go over the offensive operation
that we're about to begin.
Chitose Base
The things you ought to be doing
do not include wasting your time here.
I wonder what that was about yesterday.
Crewman Watase Aoba.
Crewman?
I, Ensign Ogisaka Sburota, am to serve as head instructor
for Crewman Watase's new recruit training today.
I am his assistant, Petty Officer Nasu Mayuka.
Huh?
Fly
and put a light into the sky of our future
Don't buckle under the weight of sadness
and sing forevermore
Unisonia
What does the world you see
look like?
I don't want to get used
to the pain of losing loved ones,
but the stars are so beautiful tonight
We are like two sides
of a rusted coin
lost on the streets
Persevere
Turn your love into what unites us
Let us put color into this world
To that end,
I sing my symphony
Let the future be as we desire it
We can change destiny
Cross time
Unisonia
Scars
This is the form requesting use of Chitose Base.
A form requesting supplies, our cargo manifest,
11th Aerial Expeditionary Strike Force, 1st Navy Special Squadron
and a combat report concerning the earlier engagement.
Captain Kuramitsu
Please look through them all and sign them.
Can't we just call them extralegal measures and sweep it under the rug?
No, we cannot.
We deal with top secret classified material, after all.
Isn't that precisely why we need to go through these formalities?
Your words leave me no room for argument.
The repairs to the ship are scheduled to be completed shortly.
I have also received word that Lieutenant Conrad is recovering well.
I'm glad to hear that.
What are our two most essential classified military pilots up to?
Shall I summon them?
Nope, just making small talk.
Ensign Weinberg is checking on his Valiancer and doing physical training.
As for Ensign Watase, Ensign Ogisaka and Petty Officer Nasu are...
Are they doing that?
Yes, that.
I wish you wouldn't make that face.
This is our tradition, after all.
The military is founded on the basis
of high morale, the will to observe regulations,
and daily training in preparation for extreme situations!
What is this?
It is exactly as he said. We have the Captain's permission as well.
Oh, no, I mean...
We've got the Captain's permission, too, Crewman Watase!
Now listen up!
Right now, you are less than human!
But if, and only if you survive my training, you will be a soldier!
Until then, the only words I want out of you are "Yes, sir!" and "No, sir!"
Got it, you piece of shit?!
I'm leaving!
Oh, please wait!
Y-You see, since you received your commission yesterday,
and you're still new to the ship,
we thought we'd show you around the ship for New Recruit Training.
All right, then.
When this training is over,
you will be formally commissioned as a reserve ensign.
Now, arm yourself with your weapons, Crewman Watase!
Weapons?
No laughing and no crying will be permitted!
You are a cleaning machine!
If you can't clean, your existence is worthless!
No slacking off! Are you making a play for sympathy by acting tired?!
You defeatist piece of trash heap scum!
If you want to hate me, go ahead and hate me!
It'll fuel you and make you stronger!
But never forget this:
orders from your superiors are absolute!
With that in mind,
place this hospital urinal between Lieutenant Conrad's legs,
Crewman Watase.
Get real!
Ensign Ryazan, returning to duty, sir.
I have been told that I owe my return
to you putting in a good word for me, Commander.
501st Mobile Company, 193rd U-boat Brigade
Commander Gallant
Thank you very much, sir.
It's nothing you need to thank me for.
And besides, you don't seem satisfied.
It is not as if I've been cleared of all suspicion, so...
Prove your innocence through your own actions.
However, don't get too fired up and lose sight of our mission objectives.
Yes, sir!
Hina.
Bizon!
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
It's just the Madam Special Officer doing what she always does.
Seriously?
They expect me to clean this huge area all by myself?!
Well, then, we've got other work to do.
When you're done, come to the bridge. No goofing off now.
Like hell I'm doing this!
Isn't that...?
Those without authorization are not allowed entry beyond this point.
The regulations forbid it.
But...
It's regulations, ma'am.
Mistress Fiona...
It's fine. Let's just leave.
Excuse me!
Hey, I thought I recognized you!
Oh, you're the one from...
Watase Aoba. I'm the Luxon's pilot.
You're Dio's...?
Younger sister. My name is Fiona Weinberg.
Want me to go get him?
You came to see Dio, right?
No, it's fine.
After what our father said to him, I don't think he'll want to see me.
What do you mean?
Dio feels guilty.
Towards me.
Or rather, towards our family.
Guilty?
Yes.
The enemy's numbers are too great!
7th Platoon, we're retreating!
Commander?!
They've breached our last line of defense!
The 1st and 2nd Companies have both retreated!
It will serve no purpose to stay here any longer!
But...
Mother and Fiona are still there!
Let me go! I still...
Mother! Fiona!
Our mother died in that attack, and my legs were injured...
I had no idea...
The enemy's forces were massive.
So it's not anyone's fault.
But our father blamed Dio
and Dio has blamed himself for what happened to our mother and me.
I'm worried about how Dio is handling things.
All right. I understand.
What?
What's wrong?!
M-My stomach suddenly...
Hang in there. I'll call for a medic.
Th-That's okay. I think it'll pass soon...
Probably...
Hey, are you really okay?
Maybe we'd better call a medic, after all?
I-I'll be okay.
But you...
Um, was it really okay?
Was what okay?
Won't you get yelled at for this later?
You don't need to get permission just to see family.
Besides, if there's someone you want to talk to,
I think you should talk to them when you want to talk to them.
But where the heck is Dio anyway?
Maybe we can find out if we go to the bridge.
Man From the Past! Welcome!
Welcome to the Cygnus!
Man From the Past! Welcome!
Wait. Huh?
Man From the Past! Welcome!
Who's this girl?
Oh, yeah. This is Dio's younger sister.
And her attendant.
Or actually...
Man From the Past! Welcome!
What is this?
This is a welcome party for you, Aoba.
We always do this when we get someone new.
It's our tradition.
They pulled this on me on the last ship.
They called it new recruit training and made me clean all over the ship.
Then, that was...
Don't hold it against me.
Everyone asked me to, so I had no choice but to do it.
Had no choice?
More like, you were totally into it.
You watch too many movies.
Shut up!
Come on now, hurry up and put this on.
This is part of the tradition, after all.
Thank you very much, Aoba.
I'm very happy to know what kind of people Dio is surrounded by.
Then, should we invite Dio, too?
When I told him it was a welcome party for Aoba,
he declined to attend, though...
Hey! Wh-What's his problem?!
Yes. Training room.
Dio.
Fiona?! What are you doing here?!
I brought her here.
Why would you...
Come to the bridge.
You don't have to come to my welcome party,
but you could at least talk to Fiona, right?
Dio?
15th Aerial Strike Force
Pacific Fleet, Zogilian National Defense Force
Emergency dispatch from our defensive force deployed in the Otaru region.
Zogilian force invading from across the Sea of Japan.
Currently engaged in hostilities.
They outnumber us nearly two-to-one.
Send reinforcements from Misawa and Chitose.
Especially Chitose. I don't care if we leave the base empty.
What shall we do about that one ship?
Mobilize it, of course.
Vice Admiral Richardson
Pacific Fleet Acting Commander
What good are new models if they're of no use in a crisis?
What?! They expect us to mobilize, too?!
Our engines aren't even at 100% yet!
Are they sure about this?
I thought this ship and the Coupling System were supposed to be secrets.
But this is an order, right?
Yes, sir. Officially issued from Joint Command Headquarters.
Then we have no choice.
The Cygnus will now depart for Otaru with all due haste.
Our objectives:
to bolster our defense force engaged in combat,
and to halt the advance of the invading enemy forces.
Valiancer squadron, prepare to move out.
See ya out there.
All units, launch once we're afloat.
Fly ahead, rendezvous with our defensive force,
and hold the front until the Cygnus arrives.
Dio.
Fiona! Why are you still there?!
I'm sorry. There was something I wanted to say to you, no matter what.
What is it?
Dio, you did nothing wrong.
Even if someone were to blame you,
I forgive you.
Mistress Fiona, we must hurry.
See you later, Dio.
Ships 1 and 2, take off in order.
After taking off, proceed at Battle Speed II and...
What's that?!
Multiple bogeys approaching from 6 o'clock!
They're Zogilian Valiancers!
You're not sending any reinforcements to Otaru.
Our unit's mission
is to coordinate with our main force invading from across the Sea of Japan
to launch a surprise attack on Chitose Base and take control of it.
Don't you so much as scratch the civilian vessels.
Like hell I'd do anything so disgraceful!
With no reinforcements showing up,
I wonder how well their defensive force will hold up against our attack.
Chitose is going down.
Nicely played, Alfried Gallant.
What would you like for us to do, Captain?
We're out of choices.
Let's take everything we've got and tackle the enemy in front of us.
Propose this change of plans to Base Command.
Cygnus, emergency takeoff.
All hands, Battle Stations One.
Once we change course, the Valiancer squadron will...
Where's Fiona?!
We received word earlier that she made it safely to the Weinbergs' ship.
I see. Thank goodness.
You guys are totally in sync.
Bradyon, launching!
If Fiona and the rest are safe, we can go all-out!
Idiot! Don't rush in!
Found you, white one!
That Valiancer!
Hina!
Aoba?!
That bastard...
Hina, don't go on your own! It's too dangerous!
Let her continue this course of action.
If she can capture the new model now,
she will be cleared of all suspicion.
It is also in line with our nation's strategic plans.
So she's still under suspicion?!
Because of you, they think I'm a traitor!
Hina, it's me! It's Aoba! Don't you remember me?!
Death to the foes of Zogilia!
Dio...
Aoba...
That bastard...
Go on ahead if you're worried, Dio.
But we have to hold this front...
Quit acting cool.
Dio, orders from the Captain.
Please conduct the Coupling with Aoba to overturn this situation.
Hey, you heard her!
Don't get in their way!
You're all so rude!
Multiple bogeys at 6 o'clock! Deploying rear Nector Curtain!
Engine output, stable! Damage to ship, negligible!
Where's Dio?
He hasn't arrived within the Seventh Code Coverage area yet!
What is it?!
Multiple bogeys approaching from behind!
Verifying the data!
It's a Zogilian force!
Curtana Class, 11! Flamberg Class, 25! Numerous Valiancers!
Approximately five minutes out from Chitose Base!
So they broke through our defensive force.
Hold on, sir!
The silhouette of the ship up ahead...
That's...!
Is that even fair?!
We'll take you out in one fell swoop.
Hey, is this...
One of those "no-win" training scenarios?!
Captain, it is impossible to continue to defend the base!
Caught from the front and back, even we cannot withstand this!
All right.
We'll abandon Chitose Base.
The Cygnus will now break away from this airspace.
But how?
If we use that, we just may...
The way those two are now, it might work.
Captain!
Stop this, Hina! Stop!
You brought me here, remember?!
So why?!
You won't attack me?! Make a fool of me, will you?!
Die!
What?!
Dio!
I can't get close!
Wait a minute! Hina's in that Valiancer!
That's enough already!
You won't attack her?! Are you an idiot?!
But Hina is...
Dio, Aoba, Listen!
The Cygnus is going to abandon Chitose Base
and break away from this airspace.
Hey, now, are you sure about that?
It seems we have approval from Joint Command Headquarters.
Then let's get the hell outta here.
They're not following me?
But for this to work,
it's absolutely essential for the Buddies to work as a unit and to have Coupling alignment.
Not only that, the Aeroscales won't be able to withstand the load,
so we've only got one shot at this!
You heard her. There's no time to be fixating on that Valiancer!
All right.
Then I'll bring the fight to you!
Connective, Dio!
Acception!
That's...!
Damn them!
They fled?!
Are you mocking me?!
They're too fast! I can't catch up!
The Luxon and the Bradyon have arrived at their designated positions.
Thirty seconds, all right? That's the limit.
Be careful, both of you.
Main engine at critical threshold!
Cygnus, advance straight ahead behind the Luxon and the Bradyon.
Maximum battle speed!
Code T2Rise, activate!
Here we go!
Right!
They're coming straight at us?
A bold tactic.
What are they trying to do? Let me test them.
What?!
They deflected it?!
Don't go crashing into me or anything!
I'm doing my job, aren't I?!
If you want me to back you up, be honest and say so!
The hell kind of thing to say is that?!
It's time!
Fire!
What are you doing?! After them! After them!
It's no use.
We've achieved our objective.
Moving to take control of Chitose Base.
Father, Dio protected us, you know.
He's surrounded by incredibly wonderful people.
How did you like them engine handling skills?!
Irrelevant, right?
What?!
I'll leave the rest to you, Lieutenant Commander.
Yes, sir.
I swear, talk about being reckless.
Get your butt down here already!
I appreciate what you did for my sister, Aoba.
Our hearts call to each other from afar
I've forgotten the end of pain,
but still I know you,
and I look for you
My soul kissed the remnants of a powerful light
deep within itself
If doubt paves the way for a tomorrow full of hope,
then all my hesitation is sure to lead me to a wonderful dawn
I want to protect and shelter
our dream of peace
Please hold out your hand
to grasp the love
that we are sure to find
Next time on Buddy Complex:
Next Time: The Other Coupler
"The Other Coupler"