At this rate, this planet...
It's an earthquake.
Luna...
What?
What's that?
I think it's the inside of the volcano.
The magma's boilin' up!
I think it's stopped.
Everyone, are you okay?
We're fine.
Hey, look!
That's terrible!
Everythin's gettin' messed up.
What's happening to this planet?
Abnormal tectonic activity is increasing.
What do you mean, "Abnormal?"
At this rate, the ecosystem of this planet will collapse.
Collapse?
Don't'cha have a regeneration program input into you?
I have several regeneration programs.
But a larger disaster than was anticipated is occurring.
This situation surpasses my abilities.
Then what's going to happen next?
To combat changes as large as these, I must increase my power.
What does that mean?
There is a power in you beyond what nanomachines can give.
I cannot yet analyze what this power is.
But I have concluded that your power is necessary if I am to solve this problem.
Do something yourself!
I have a duty to restore and protect the environment of this planet.
You attacked us mercilessly, claiming people were unnecessary...
...and now you want to use us for your own purposes?
To combat changes like this, Luna, I need to discover how to use this new factor you possess.
Mine?
Don't be so self-centered!
At this rate, I will be unable to find a solution.
What do you mean?
Basically, he's given up.
That's a machine for you! If you don't get the right program input by people, you can't do anything!
I'm not fond of that tone of voice!
That's right! 'N what'cha mean, "That's a machine for you?"
Survive was workin' his guts out to protect this planet.
That has nothing to do with us, does it?
Howard...
Anyways, if this planet is in danger then we'd best escape from it as quickly as possible.
We've finally made it this far, after all.
But at this rate this planet...
There's nothing we can do about it.
If we don't escape soon we'll be wiped out!
But it's impossible to go now!
I'd have to confirm that there aren't any problems with the operation of the space ship.
Then we should start checking it out right away.
Let's go, Shingo.
I'll come too.
I cannot let any of you leave here.
Stop it!
I need all of your power to protect this planet.
Then don't do this!
Anyways, you talk about protecting, but you don't know what to do.
Exactly! The first thing should be findin' out what's happenin' on this planet, and you have no way to do it.
Exactly.
Let us investigate!
We want to know what's happening to this planet too.
So we'll investigate it.
But in return, promise you won't attack us anymore!
Yeah! That's the ticket!
Once we know the cause, we may be able to find a way to protect this planet!
I have analyzed all of the data and could not find an answer.
There is no chance that you will find a new solution with further investigation.
Now listen here! It was people who discovered the Law of Universal Gravitation, and how to make instant ramen! Didn't you know?
Instant ramen?
That's right! People have the ability to realize connections between things that seem unrelated at first glance!
Yeah! That, that!
People have a little thing called "Imagination."
Nothing will change if you keep us shut in here like this.
Exactly.
I think you ought to take a chance on the possibilities people's imaginations create.
It seems pointless to keep you trapped here.
But if I ever doubt your actions, I shall dispose of you.
I understand.
A'ight! I think we oughtta split into field investigation 'n data analysis groups!
That's right. The field investigators will first head for the nearby main terraforming machine.
There's also an inspection shaft that descends into the crater!
Data analysis will be me and Chako.
Yeah, leave it to us!
Then let's go to the main terraforming machine.
That's the main terraforming machine.
Tako said to wait here, but...
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Please move aside!
My screw!
Everyone, look for it please!
It's my precious screw!
Power output cut off...
Will we be okay...
...with him?
So this is the heart of this planet.
Looks like it.
Even the data 'bout the nanomachines scattered around the planet's all here.
Let's get started.
If there's somethin' you don't understand, I'll translate.
Let's go.
It's been a thousand years since I've been here.
There's nothing but rocks.
It's enough to give you the shivers.
Was it like this a thousand years ago?
Yes. A thousand years ago, this whole planet was like this.
But look there!
It's pretty.
Yeah.
It's taken a thousand years to get this far.
Though it's thoroughly become a place where people can live...
The ones who restored life to this planet were the people, including Adam's parents...
...and Survive.
This is still in operation.
From the volcanic gases produced here, infrared inhibitor particles are made and emitted.
Terraforming machines like this are installed in all the volcanoes on this planet...
...to counteract the greenhouse effect on this planet.
Thanks to that, the environment was restored such that animals could thrive again.
Yes, just like that!
Of course, Survive knows the greenhouse gas levels of the whole planet, yes?
Yes, of course.
Which means we'll need to get data from the volcano itself.
Let's bring home rock and underground water samples!
Seismic and volcanic activity data, changes in day length, planetary-scale temperature changes...
No matter how much I look at these data, it looks like tectonic and climate changes just suddenly increased.
It's true.
The increases until now were greater than Survive's calculations.
We hafta find the cause of that.
It looks like they're there.
Come on in!
Where are we going?
Going down!
You moron!
'Tako' used in the derogatory sense.
Stop it more gradually!
Ah, I beg your pardon.
What's that?
A tunnel?
A hole dug for inspection purposes.
We can take samples of lava which hardened at various times.
Can we take a sample from a thousand years ago?
Yes, we can!
For the sake of comparison, let's bring back samples from other periods as well.
Of course.
Please wait a moment!
Is it possible the cause is outside the planet?
What'cha mean?
I'm not exactly sure, but maybe it has something to do with the orbit of the planet itself.
Like a Milankovitch cycle?
But that would only explain the climate change.
But we have to think about this from every angle.
If it was something obvious, Survive would have noticed it.
That's right. Let's look into it.
Yeah.
The inspection shaft Tako mentioned.
It's the magma!
It's hot!
If this wall were not here, you would all melt in an instant.
Because a refrigeration system is hard at work in here, you're safe!
Can we take some of this magma back?
Of course we can!
That won't melt?
It won't melt at the temperature of the lava, so don't worry.
I've done perfectly.
That startled me.
Looks like the activity has increased again.
It really is scary.
There's no use staying here long.
Yes! Let's go back immediately!
Give us a break!
I haven't done anything!
Then...
Looks like a breakdown!
Did Survive do it?
No, it looks like a run-of-the-mill breakdown.
Why would it break down?
Well it is a thousand year old machine.
I expected something like this to happen eventually.
Tell us that sooner!
Can't you do anything about it?
What was that sound?
What is it?
The refrigeration system has broken!
Chako!
Whazzup?
The elevator has stopped!
What'd'ya say?
Is it Survive's fault?
No, it's a real mechanical breakdown.
Oh no! The refrigeration system is out of order too!
If we don't hurry, they'll die from the heat of the magma!
It's hot...
Tako, calm down!
Okay...
We can't control it from here!
At this rate, we'll all die.
Luna!
It's no use. I can't move it with my power alone.
Survive, save everyone!
Move the elevator!
Say something!
Survive!
There is not space in the tightly sealed elevator shaft for my drones.
It is impossible to rescue them while they are down there.
Whaddaya think you're sayin'? At this rate, they'll all die of the heat!
You must be able to do somethin'!
Wait a moment...
Maybe we can use that airtightness to our advantage.
Survive, say somethin'!
Chako, never mind.
But...
It's okay.
I have an idea!
Does it seem like you can do anything?
Please wait a moment.
Everyone's at the limit of their strength!
If only Chako or Shingo were here...
Hey, Tako! Get a grip!
Everyone!
Chako! Shingo!
It's okay. We'll definitely save you!
Listen to what I'm about to tell you.
The elevator has liquefied coolant gas in it for the refrigeration system.
But the refrigeration system is broken!
We're just usin' the gas, so that doesn't matter.
What do we do?
Tear it out.
What? If we do that, it'll get hotter even faster!
Just do it!
We should follow Shingo's orders.
You're right.
Tako...
Yes...
What are you doing?
Making the liquefied coolant gas expand explosively in the heat of the shaft.
What?
The shaft is airtight, so the pressure should push the elevator up quickly.
It's impossible! It's too dangerous!
It's people who decide what's impossible.
When you reach the top, use the arms to stay in place, and escape!
The possibilities of people's imaginations...
Okay!
Tako, just like I told you before.
Okay, but...
You can do it!
Chako...
We're trustin' you with everyone.
Okay!
Release it!
Please hang on tight!
Now, quickly!
Everyone, hurry!
Hurry!
Just a little longer...
--Kaoru! --Tako!
We did it!
Thanks, Survive!
Survive saved us.
This is...
Have you figured something out?
The crystalline composition of the sample from a thousand years ago is different.
As I thought.
What do you think that means?
A thousand years ago, a large change in gravity may have occurred.
Such a thing is impossible.
Nothing could cause such a change in gravity short of a giant meteorite.
Nothing like that has occurred these thousand years.
What about the possibility that the effect came from outside the planet?
What do you mean?
We came up with a hypothesis.
If somethin' like that caused the problems a thousand years ago, the same thing might explain the current situation too.
What's that?
The gravity storm.
The gravity storm?
What's that?
Accordin' to Survive, the gravity storm'll smash into this planet in three days.
We have no choice! We have to escape in the space ship right away!
But we can't just abandon this planet!
We need this space ship to destroy the gravity storm!
Why do we have to be sacrificed for this planet?
I'm definitely going back to the colony in this space ship!
Next time: Because everybody likes this planet.
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