The enemy's strategy is simple in the extreme.
Use the shockwave from the Landing Castle impact to clear out the area,
which eliminates our own forces and gives them a beachhead.
However, we have been making plans for this attack for the past 15 years!
We will combine all our forces
and we will surround and annihilate the enemy before they can deploy any ground troops.
Dismissed!
Your selfless dream
is like a prayer written on paper with old ink
Your fragile hands seek support,
and yet have nothing at all to cling to
But even so, I want to guard
the path you walk
in all my beauty
I can see our skies and seas in the stars,
before they fall to pave our faint road
Light tears through the night and you sing
How far will your voice travel?
This is the light of the blue planet I admire,
the light that we love helplessly
We sacrifice all we have at our disposal
for the only future we have left
Let us fly
into the blackened sky
So that's...
a Martian Landing Castle!
Neutralize them!
Dickhead!
Enemy missiles!
Intercept! RAM!
Wait...
Undersea cables Southern Cross, Concerto One severed!
Miami Landing Station has gone silent!
What about comm satellites?!
They're under attack from the Landing Castles still in orbit!
Comm links to U.E. HQ and branch offices are down!
Alpha Leader to all planes. Will now begin attack.
What?!
The fighter squadron was...
One enemy reading detected.
Silver 22!
Jamming, huh?
Lead Silver Squad appears to have encountered the enemy.
All units, deploy. Attack at will.
Is that it?
Commander!
Foolish primitives.
Bow down before the might of the gods.
Swear allegiance or be annihilated.
You have but two choices.
How pathetic.
How can this be happening?!
Those are Martian Cataphracts!
We can't possibly beat these guys...
We're insects to them.
We're no more than insects...
Child's play.
Count Cruhteo.
We should begin our advance on Shinawara right away.
If we plant our flag at the scene of Her Highness' tragic death,
it will solidify the righteousness of Vers' cause.
Indeed. I had intended to do so all along.
However, the more pressing matter at hand is securing the drop site.
In that case, Count Cruhteo, please allow me that honor.
This is the perfect opportunity to repay you for allowing me to impose on your hospitality these many years.
Then I shall delegate the task to you, Trillram.
Apprehend this area's leaders and learn the details surrounding Her Highness' death.
Yes, Milord!
This is a special report.
Moments ago, major cities around the world came under attack by Mars' Vers Imperial Forces.
Vers Empire Army commences attack
Due to a communication network disturbance of unknown origin
the extent of the damage to these cities is unclear at this time...
We have more than enough seats.
Move in an orderly fashion.
Citizens of Shinawara City, an evacuation advisory is in effect.
Is there anyone here who has not left yet?
Dude.
Why'd we get dragged into this mess?
Not like we had a choice. They're shorthanded.
Plus, I'm trying to score some points with Inko.
I'll take helping out the student council any day.
The fight's getting a little heated.
Are we gonna get drafted someday?
No way. You're not put in the Reserves until after you graduate high school, right?
Well, maybe if the fighting drags on and there's a shortage of troops...
Inko. Family spotted at 10 o'clock.
Are you kidding me? Fucking Martians.
Like I said, we got put on standby, so I can't leave.
I thought the plan was to leave town in your car, Yuki.
Wait, don't tell me you're still at our house, Nao!
Why didn't you evacuate with everyone else?
Oh, right, I could have done that.
Make decisions according to the situation at hand.
If you have to, trust your gut and make the call!
How many times have I told you that?
Penivia.
What?
Never mind. I'll get one of the patrols to give me a lift.
Be careful.
You too.
Excuse me.
You really should get away from here.
An evacuation advisory is in effect for the entire Shinawara area.
Are you tourists?
Do you speak—
My apologies.
Ah, you do understand me.
Yes, thank you for your kindness.
I don't mean to be rude, but may I ask you a few questions?
Be my guest.
What is this "evacuation advisory"?
They say that Tokyo has fallen because of the Martian attack.
This area is in danger, too.
We wish to go to the proper authorities and inform our people that we are safe.
Your embassy, you mean?
Given the situation, I don't think they're open.
Ever since the assassination of the Vers crown princess yesterday, the U.E. has—
Princess Asseylum is—
She is alive. She did not take part in the parade.
The gravity of Earth made her feel ill since she is unaccustomed to it,
so a double took her place...
I know how she feels...
That's a novel hypothesis.
A transport will be here soon.
I texted Inko earlier.
You're welcome to join me.
Slaine Troyard...
To think that you'll be acting as my pilot.
I was ordered to do so by Count Cruhteo.
No matter. Just don't get underfoot, Terran.
You're a lifesaver! I can't believe my car decided to run out of gas now of all times.
You owe me one, Doc.
You too, Inaho.
Sure.
C'mon, dude. Bros before hoes.
Still...
Are they Russian? Northern European?
Don't see many of those in Shinawara.
Whatever, man.
With a face like that, she gets a 10 in my book!
Thanks.
Boys...
That's a KG-7 Areion!
What are you people doing?!
The evacuation here is supposed to be finished!
That voice... Is that you, Yuki?
Inko?! If you're here, does that mean Nao is, too?
Oh, for the love of...
Hey, if the Cataphract squad has been mobilized,
does that mean the enemy's on its way to Shinawara?
That's right. High-temperature thermal signatures are headed this way from Tokyo.
This area is a projected combat zone! Turn around!
But we have to go through here to reach the ferry pier!
Whatever! Just find a safe place and hunker down!
We'll hold them off!
Inaho...
Enemy fighter formation approaching from 1 o'clock!
So they show up just to get killed.
My wish is their command. Let's spark things up with a warning.
Target merge. Now attacking.
All missiles, direct hit!
E-Enemy is intact!
It's unscathed!
What a bunch of pussies.
Slaine.
Milord?
Oh, dear... Looks like this boy's training's been cut short, Count Cruhteo.
It matters not, for I shall teach you the joys of being on the battlefield!
It's started...
Message from HQ!
Fighter squadron has encountered enemy flying vehicle!
Currently engaging!
What's wrong? Our comms reception is bad.
We're being jammed.
They're using powerful EM waves to disrupt our chain of command.
Just like 15 years ago. It's one of their tricks.
Like you saw anything 15 years ago, you fraud...
Fuck! He's on my six!
Moving to assist!
What the—?
There's no beauty in combat if one is unaware that death awaits.
Well, Slaine?
How does it feel to watch from on high as your former countrymen die so pathetically?
Fighter squadron... wiped out.
Enemy flying vehicle is continuing its advance towards Shinawara.
Let's hurry.
That's our ride.
Yeah.
And now, as per our agreement,
we'll return home to our motherland of Vers and be knighted.
It's been a difficult mission, hasn't it, Rayet?
No, Father.
We are above the target area.
All right, set me down.
Yes, Milord. Nilokeras disconnecting.
Here he comes.
Sir Trillram!
We have awaited your arrival!
Congratulations on completing this important mission.
It's... the light of Aldnoah!
Alrighty, my little rats...
I bid thee adieu.
We mustn't have you squeaking at an inopportune time in the future, you see.
What have we here? If it isn't an adorable baby rat!
You won't escape me!
Enemy Cataphract spotted!
That bastard... It's attacking a civilian!
Commence attack. We'll make quick work of him.
Keep laser comms open. Maintain coordination.
But, sir!
I said, commence attack! Fire!
Hold your fire! Her safety comes first!
What the hell? Our shells, they aren't—
Warrant Officer Kaizuka! Secure the survivor. I'll cover you!
Roger!
Lt. Marito! This is my platoon!
Don't go around issuing orders!
What are they plotting?
Go!
Get in!
Civilian secured!
Grenades!
I told you not to give orders!
What the hell is the deal with that thing's body?!
Stay calm!
Let loose with everything you have!
What in the world?
The meddlers have been dealt with.
Now, back to my rat problem...
Run, Kaizuka!
Lt. Marito!
Die with cowardice, or die with foolhardy valor?
Do you think you are making a noble choice here?
How unfortunate.
Lt. Marito!
HQ, come in!
HQ!
Is it just me, or have we been driving around in circles?
What else do you expect me to do?!
This is Warrant Officer Kaizuka. Do you copy?
Yuki?!
Take this girl aboard and gun it!
Warrant Kaizuka! What's going on?!
Hop to it!
Sergeant!
Old man!
Don't give me any more trouble, little rat!
Inko! Go faster!
I'm trying!
He's gonna catch up!
We're too heavy!
Brake.
Slam on the brakes.
Come again?
Hurry. Brake!
Step on it!
Right!
Stand still!
Okojo!
We have to save Yuki!
Damn it, it's too dangerous!
Sorry!
I'm fine!
All right, let's get outta here!
Inaho!
Inaho...
Need a hand?
Okisuke...
I toyed with them too long, eh?
Good job.
We're safe now, you two! He isn't follow—
Hey, Inaho.
Where's Okojo?
No way...
Warrant Officer Kaizuka, this is Marito.
Do you copy?
Instructor Marito...
Kaizuka!
Listen close. That Martian is following you.
He hasn't attacked the ferry pier yet.
Draw him away as best you can. But don't be a hero.
Make it back in one piece.
Inaho?
He says that guy is still following us.
But we might be able to buy time for the ferry with the refugees to leave port.
If we act as decoys.
Whoa, what are you saying?
If we take the utility tunnels, we can reach the school from here.
And do what?!
There are trainers in the hangar.
And live-fire training rounds.
Come on, man...
Let's fight. Yuki and the others tried.
Now it's our turn.
Let's take down that Martian Cataphract.
Zero
Both the beginning
and the end
see the changing of light
Back when I decided
that I would stop fooling myself and others,
all I did was pile lie upon lie,
with no chance to be comfortable with myself
Shine on Earth
Count again
The sign of twelve in the morning
Lie and die
Under the sunlight,
just from that,
everything goes mad
Even though I vainly seek answers
from that kind of nameless place,
I won't throw away my soul
as it is carried on the wind
These are my first tears
I don't need expectations or an end to the darkness
When all goes back to zero,
I walk barefoot, and with courage