It's been over a year since the war with the Jovian lizards began.
The United Forces were so unreliable that a civilian corporation,
Nergal Heavy Industries, built and launched a new battleship.
That's what's happened so far.
But...
A civilian battleship in times like these?
What was Nergal thinking?!
It's out of the question to leave such a powerful ship in civilian hands!
As I understand it, the captain of that ship is your daughter.
If the captain of the Nadesico
requests to be incorporated in the United Forces, then we'll accept.
Admiral...
We launch at once.
Our objective is the capture of the battleship Nadesico.
Not that I really care, but who named this ship "Nadesico?"
Yeah, that's it. Take your time with it.
Damn it! What are you doing?!
So, now what? Damn it! What are you doing?!
To begin with, you piloted the robot,
and you've done a lot of things that we're not happy about.
But we're not soldiers, so...
SHUT UP!
Why are you letting him get off so easy?
He stole my starring moment!
Who's the one who broke his own leg?
And anyway, this kid is rude!
Talking to the captain like he does.
We need you to stand by as a backup pilot at least until we get more pilots.
You'll be paid more than if you worked as a cook.
But I am a cook.
All I want to be is a cook.
We have the Nadesico on our scopes.
Unable to determine its destination.
Take care that we are not detected by their radar.
Chulip ahead. No signs of life.
After the Tobiume emerges from the ocean,
the remaining frigates shall stand by just below the water's surface.
It's been awhile, Yurika.
I wonder what on Earth you're up to now.
Akito? Akito?
Really! Akito is too modest to come see me just because I'm the captain.
Yes!
I know, damn it.
Give me a minute!
Oh, that's right. I'm the captain, so I have a master key!
You...
More fools...
Well, you are a healthy man after all.
I'll let it slide this time.
What's that supposed to mean?
Yurika, this is all because...
I'm so happy! You're still willing to call me "Yurika!"
When we were on Mars, you used to follow me calling "Yurika! Yurika!"
Akito! Akito!
Come on, wait for me, Akito!
You're so mean, Akito!
That's how I recall events.
Is that so?
Oh well, no matter.
I'm just so glad I found you.
I tried to find you.
My father told me that the Tenkawa household was wiped out on Mars.
But you are fine.
When did you come to Earth?
Just listen to yourself.
What is it? Why are you angry at me?
Please listen to me! Akito!
Hey, Akito. Hey, Akito!
Hey, Akito!
I said listen to me!
What's wrong with you?!
You keep ignoring me.
Please tell me. What happened?
What are you so angry about? Tell me!
All right, I'll tell you.
But first!
Empty cans...
Go in the recycling bin! Empty cans...
Go in the recycling bin!
My father and mother were murdered.
They died when your family left Mars.
That day, when we saw you off at the airport...
I want to know the truth. Who killed my parents?
If it turns out that you had something to do with it, I might kill you.
Kill me?
You mean...
I'll kill you.
Darling!
Oh my! It sounds so hard-boiled and romantic!
I'm Akito Tenkawa.
I humbly submit my services!
Hey, hey...
Captain, please report to the bridge.
Supposedly there is a very important announcement to be made.
Announcement?
The reason why we've kept the Nadesico's destination a secret
was to foil people who want to thwart our mission.
Nergal did not build this battleship to participate in Earth's current actions.
We will be part of Project Schiaparelli operating independent of the military.
Schiaparelli?
Our destination is Mars.
Hey, you! Get back to work!
I'm going back to Mars!
Are we just going to ignore the invasion that threatens the Earth?
Even now, there are countless settlers on both the Moon and Mars.
The United Forces have abandoned them in favor of the defense of Earth.
What has become of the resources and the people left on Mars?
My guess is that they're dead.
I don't know. But I believe that it is worthwhile to...
You'll do no such thing!
Munetake! Have you gone mad?!
Admiral, we'll be taking control of this ship now.
Do you think you can do anything with as few men as you have?
I got it! You must be Jovian spies!
Don't take this wrong.
See? Here she comes.
This is Admiral Misumaru, Commander, Third Fleet, USF.
Father!
Father, what's this all about?
Oh, Yurika, are you doing well?
Yes!
This is my duty. Please forgive me.
Papa is not happy about this either.
This is very distressing. We thought we had an agreement with the USF.
Nergal was to use the Nadesico for private projects.
Right now, we need weapons that are effective against the Jovian Lizards.
How can we let civilians control a ship such as that?
Very well put, Admiral.
This calls for negotiations, I suppose. We'll come to your ship at once!
Fine on condition that the control key and the captain be in our custody!
Let's see now.
Captain, are you going to do as they say?!
Yurika, what Admiral Misumaru says makes sense!
What's the point of having a ship like this head to Mars?
We do not belong to the military. We have no reason to follow their orders.
Mr. Fukube, why must you continue to bring shame on your name?
Yurika!
Have I ever lied to you?
Captain, stop!
Don't do it, Captain!
Captain, this is a trap!
Don't pull it out!
I've pulled it out!
What about justice?
Uh oh, there goes the engine.
This leaves the Nadesico completely vulnerable.
You understand now.
Behave yourselves inside here.
Damn it! I'll make sure you regret this!
So, the dream for freedom ends in one day, huh?
Don't give up already!
There's always hope!
Yeah, sure.
I want all of you to keep your hopes up!
Evil never wins!
I'm so disappointed.
I expected to meet some dashing men on a battleship.
Well, life's like that.
You're talking about milk! Well, life's like that.
This ship sure is full of strange characters.
I'm worried about that Nergal guy with the beard and glasses.
He sure doesn't look very reliable.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover, Megumi.
You never know. It'll be okay!
What are you doing, being depressed like that?!
All right, I'll show you my special video! It's sure to cheer you up!
Tenkawa, looks like something is starting.
Some kind of video, he said.
This is such an old video format,
it's going to be tough to get this to work with a modern TV.
All right, it's ready!
Okay!
Watch and be amazed!
Disk, insert! Switch on!
What is this?
The neglected classic, Gekigangar 3!
This thirty-nine episode series is a real heart grabber!
The opening looks different.
You can tell?
After episode 3, this opening gave way to a really righteous one.
Oh, it's you.
You have no right to talk about Gekigangar!
You forgot your crutch.
I do too! I saw the series as a boy growing up on Mars.
Then why aren't you into being a robot pilot?
Who cares about being a cook?!
What's wrong with being a cook?!
Invincible! Gekigangar takes off!
Fools.
I wonder what's keeping Jun and the others?
Now just calm yourself.
I must say, Yurika, it looks as if you've lost weight.
It's been only two days since I left you, Father.
Well anyway, you must be very hungry. Go ahead and let yourself go!
There's strawberry shortcake, chocolate cake and cheesecake!
There is lots and lots for you to enjoy!
Say, Father, do you recall Akito Tenkawa?
Tenkawa?
Tenkawa, who's he?
He was the son of the family next door to us on Mars.
Mars?
I've just met Akito.
You really are something, Gekigangar.
Now, finish me off!
Stop! Don't kill my brother!
Ken, please stop!
Ken!
Man, just take a look at the suspense that builds here!
It's pretty predictable, but still...
Shut up! Why don't you enjoy it for what it is?!
Sure, sure.
Nana!
Enjoy it for what it is.
Gekigangar, you jerk!
Murdered?
Yes, do you know anything, Father?
There must be some mistake.
It was very clear that the Tenkawas died in an accident.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Have you arrived at a conclusion?
Yes. We discussed the issue at length.
And?
Nadesico is private property, and no restrictions should be placed on it.
Gekigan Punch!
Gekigan Cutters!
Gekigan Beam!
The natural Earth!
The blue Earth!
We will protect it!
These guys go way overboard.
Do they yell out the attacks because they're using voice commands?
No, no!
This is what guts and courage are all about!
What the soul pours forth!
C'mon, everyone! Doesn't this intense situation get to you?!
A secret base stolen!
A military conspiracy!
Do you think the remaining children would try to resolve the situation?
What children?
But you know, this ship won't budge unless the Captain comes back.
Fortitude can overcome the odds!
What's wrong, everyone?
This is a situation that screams out drama and excitement!
I'll take off in the robot, and bring the Captain back.
I want to help Mars.
Even if the rest of the world is only thinking about the war.
Even so, I want to do something besides fight.
Everyone, isn't that what all of you came here for?
A Chulip?
Ship out of control! Repeating...
Frigates Crocus and Pansy have been caught! Ship out of control! Repeating...
Those bastards are here.
Ready the Nadesico for launch! Pansy and Crocus have disappeared!
All right, Yurika, give me the key now.
What?
Where is Yurika?
I'm here, Father.
Yurika!
I will ask you once more.
It's concerning Akito's parents.
Yurika, is this the right time for that?
This is something very important to me.
The Chulip is changing course, and heading toward the Nadesico.
Father, tell me the truth!
Yurika...
I may have heard such a story before,
but I didn't want to break your heart, and so...
I understand.
Let's go!
Yes, Sir! Let's go!
Yes, Sir!
Everyone, get back! Get back!
Wait! Where do you think you're going?
The Nadesico.
What?!
Yurika, aren't you going to surrender the ship to the Admiral?
I only came to find out more about Akito's story.
Yurika!
A captain does not abandon her ship under any circumstances!
You were the one that taught me that!
Besides, someone special to me is on that ship.
Thank you. I'm good to go.
Follow the instructions of the crew!
Launching Aestivalis.
We have no idea what will happen next, so please evacuate!
Hey, did I catch you smiling just now?
Not really.
I guess I'm a fool myself.
V!
I'm coming back now. Please ready the deck!
They've taken over the hangar.
An Aestivalis...
Just give yourself up.
Ms. Howmei!
That was easy!
V!
Here I go!
On your mark.
Prepare manual launch.
Go!
So manual launching just means he goes running out of here.
Wait a minute!
Tenkawa, that one's for land engagement only!
It hasn't been reconfigured!
One, two...
Go!
Fly!
I told you, that thing's in its land fighting configuration!
Land engagement mode!
What? What's going on?!
Come on! Fly! I said fly!
Akito, are you going to be a decoy again?
What?
I'll use this opportunity to board the Nadesico!
What the hey?
Hey, just a second!
Like I said, it's in land engagement mode!
Akito, you're putting your life on the line for me again!
What is that?
Oh, wow...
He sure has a lot of energy jumping around like that.
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Yahoo!
Electrical charge normal. Re-starting Phase Transition engine.
System coming back on line.
All just perfect!
We're moving right along! Full speed ahead!
Before we do, Mr. Jiro Yamada is asking permission to take off.
Yamada?
My name is Gai Daigoji!
I'm all set to go. Let's do it!
Don't give up!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Gekigan Wing!
All right.
We're going to dock your cockpit unit with this air combat frame in mid-air.
The call will be "Cross Crash!"
Do I really have to say that?
That's right.
We only get one shot.
My leg won't last long.
Jiro Yamada...
Gai! Daigoji Gai!
All right! Go!
Fifteen seconds to docking!
Let's go!
Cross Crash! Let's go!
Cross Crash!
Louder!
CROSS CRASH!
Go, Akito!
Gekigan Flare!
GEKIGAN FLARE!
Do it! Do it!
No way!
A high speed attack using the distortion field.
What's a Gekigan Flare?
WE can't be left behind, full speed ahead!
You're serious?
Go!
Hey, stop!
What are you doing?!
Gravity Blast, stand by. What are you doing?!
Gravity Blast, stand by. Hey, wait! Stop I tell you!
Roger. Gravity Blast charging. Hey, wait! Stop I tell you!
Roger. Gravity Blast charging.
Yurika!
A Gravity Blast from inside?
What is she thinking?
Too cool.
Recover Akito's Aestivalis.
Mr. Daigoji took off as well.
Might as well collect him too.
Nice work, Mr. Yamada.
Gai Daigoji!
Admiral, should we pursue her?
Pursue?
What's the point when we haven't got a chance against her?
This operation was a failure.
So, who is this person she's crazy about?
Mr. Aoi, would you happen to know?
Yurika...
Tears. Oh, the tears that are shed!
Have you seen the tears shed by lovers separated by battle lines?
The passionate cry of the young officer!
The anticipation of forbidden love by the maiden!
Witness the outcome of the stratospheric romance of the century!
Have three handkerchiefs ready for the climax of the next episode!
Next Martian Successor Nadesico:
"A Goodbye that Came Too Soon!"
Everyone, please join us!