Thinking that we could actually win must have jinxed us.
Droves and droves of Jovian fleets came swarming toward us.
If only we could have saved the survivors in exchange for our lives.
Three!
Two!
One!
Ka-Boom!
Wow!
Hey! It's "Get to Know the Nadesico!"
Hey, everyone, come closer!
It's time to talk about the secrets of the Nadesico!
Come closer.
Everyone, do you know what makes the Nadesico go?
I'd like to know, Ms. Ruri!
– Please, please! Tell me how it flies!
– She's adorable!
– Well, Nadesico relies on the Phase Transition Engine.
– I have to stop this!
Oh, little Ruri-ruri's so cute!
Say, say, Ms. Ruri!
I used to be on programs like this.
What is it, nice rabbit?
Well that's a good question.
Let's talk about the Nadesico's Phase Transition Engine.
Here, come over here.
– Wait a second! I still have lines left!
– I see, so that's it!
Can you tell me which water tank has the most potential energy?
Well, no, I can't tell.
I'm only a rabbit after all!
Well, it's this one, the one that's the most elevated.
This water tank represents the high degree of potential energy that was...
...contained in the vacuum of space immediately following...
Just a moment, Ruri!
The good little children of the Nadesico are watching this!
Please follow the script!
Come on, turn to the camera with a smile on your face, Ms. Ruri!
Fool...
Don't let it bother you! Just relax, Ruri.
Now, we'll take it from where we left off!
No, you won't!
What is the meaning of this ridiculous stunt, Fressange?
After a concentrated barrage of gravity blasts from the enemy,
our engine output is down to below half strength.
The Distortion Field is weak,
and we cannot reach escape velocity to leave Mars' atmosphere.
I hardly think turning this into a parody is appropriate.
You're the one who took away the place I called home.
Please don't criticize Ms. Inez!
This is all for my sake!
Ms. Inez is nice enough to defend the actions that I took as Captain to the crew...
I... I'm...!
A fool!
It's not a matter of forgiving after a situation like that.
And I don't know how to put this, but I...
I guess I'm a different from most people when it comes to here.
Oh, don't get me wrong. I mean my heart.
I can see that you're strange.
You see, I don't have any memories from before I was eight.
Even the age of eight is a rough estimate.
I was found abandoned in the desert on Mars.
Maybe that's the reason why none of this seems to be real.
This might sound rude, but to me,
who's dead and who's alive doesn't mean much.
All right, let's continue!
If you could give me a kiss,
it would keep me going.
So close...
No, no, no!
I'm not interested in her one bit!
Right, Gai?
Right?
Who did it?! Who took my Gai?!
The solid metal Gekigangar 3 limited collector's model!
Oh, Admiral!
I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!
That's why the vacuum immediately after the Big Bang...
...contained a high degree of potential energy.
– You mean high like this?
– How is it?
– This is iced tea, right, Sir?
– Fool. This is just an example.
– They're rather picky about some regulations. I spiked it just a little.
– It's believed that all vacuum went through a phase transition...
– I don't think regulations like that are limited to the military.
– ...and released a lot of energy while the universe expanded.
This is referred to as the Inflation Theory.
This balloon's energy rating is lower than the water tank, right?
This is our current universe.
So, what if there was a vacuum that had even less potential energy?
By phase transitioning the vacuum surrounding the ship into a state...
I wonder what's up. Am I going to be scolded?
where it can hold less energy, we gain huge amounts of energy!
Do you like it?
This is the principle behind the Phase Transition Engine.
Y-Yes.
I'll leave it behind. You can have as much of it as you like.
So, the turning water wheel is the Phase Transition Engine and...
Uh, thanks.
With access to such large amounts of energy secure,
we can regulate gravity within the ship...
...and fire off the Gravity Blast Cannon as much as we like.
My Gekigangar!
Didn't you just shoot that off with your finger?
Don't let details like that bother you.
Where is the right arm for the Gekigan Punch?
Put some effort into looking for it!
Hey, Akito, I think I'm all right.
I'll work hard to make sure I won't worry you.
Who came up with an invention like phase transitioning a vacuum?
Was it you?
Heavens, no!
No one invented it. We found it.
Found it? The engine?
Good work, all of you! It was a very, very nice program!
Nice work, Goat.
Well, I was drawn in.
But why don't we end right about now.
Electricity isn't cheap. I'm sure you understand!
Watch us again!
Did you understand that, Izumi?
Darn, you're fast asleep!
Well, time to get back to work.
Well, thank you!
You really don't mind?
Oh no, please go ahead.
Mr. Tenkawa's son?
So you were at the Utopia Colony?
Yes...
Wow, I'm surprised you were willing to board this ship!
Why?
It's so strange.
Why would that be?
Looking at your face makes me feel nostalgic for some reason.
You two are getting far too close!
What is it all of a sudden?!
Oh, I just remembered. We have some important news.
Akito and Ms. Inez, please come up to the bridge!
Let's go.
Um, you mentioned...
Yes?
Why would I have a problem being on board this ship?
Any responses?
The friend or foe identification signal has just come back.
It matches our records.
Then there's no doubt that it is...
But it doesn't make sense. She was lost on Earth.
So why...
Why would Crocus be on Mars when it was sucked into a Chulip?
As I explained before,
the Chulip should be thought of less as the Jovian's mothership...
...and more like a wormhole of some sort or perhaps a gate.
It would make sense that a vessel sucked into a Chulip on Earth...
...would materialize on Mars, wouldn't it?
Then the Jovian Lizards emerging from the Chulips on Earth...
...are coming from Mars?
That might not necessarily be the case, you know.
Think about that other ship that was sucked into the same Chulip...
What was her name?
The Pansy.
There's no sign of the Pansy nearby.
Think how useful it would be if there are numerous exits.
We will launch the Hinagiku.
There is no need for that. We must hurry on to our destination.
But there might be survivors on board. Right, Admiral?
We will abide by Nergal's guidelines.
Excuse me.
I have something I'd like to ask.
What are you doing, coming here so late?!
Admiral, is it true that you led our forces in the First Battle of Mars?
Well now, you can listen to war stories later!
Everyone knows Admiral Fukube was in charge at the battle.
What's wrong with you, Akito?
Yeah, I know.
The hero who managed to sink enemy Chulips.
But an entire Martian colony was obliterated on that day.
All hands abandon ship!
So you're the one!
You did it! You! You!
What are you doing? This isn't like you!
Okay, now it's time to be quiet, right?
Hey, I'm impressed. I like him!
That enthusiasm just means that he'll rush into an early grave.
No matter the circumstances, it's unforgivable that a crew member...
...physically assaulted the commander of our fleet.
Yurika, I mean Captain, please dispense a stiff sentence!
Jun!
But punishment for Akito...
What would be appropriate?
Well, we can get to that later. Please observe this first.
Near the north pole, where the Nadesico is currently heading,
a research laboratory is located on the frozen tundra.
With luck, we may be able to find a spare Phase Transition Engine.
Admiral!
Deploy Aestivalis for reconnaissance.
Oh man, look at this thing crawl.
I just can't make myself like this Heavy Arms Frame.
You lucky bastards! You're too lucky!
Ice covered ground.
Ice is a drag.
So, where is this laboratory?
I've been referencing the map, but I can't find it anywhere.
Quiet! Someone's here!
Like I said, don't suddenly turn into a deadly serious Izumi...
Oh, my gosh!
What is it?! Where's the enemy, Izumi?!
I can't see. It's not anywhere we can see.
Sorry, Ryoko! It's coming your way!
Coming?
Damn it, this is why I don't like the Heavy Arms Frame!
Hey, wait a minute.
No way! No way, no way!
Izumi! Hikaru!
Tenkawa!
Thank you!
So what will it be?
I just heard somebody's plea!
Y-You got it all wrong, idiots!
I meant we'd have a better formation with another pilot here!
Tenkawa!
All right! What do you want from me?!
I think I'll have the pudding a la mode!
The genmai tea set, please.
Surrounded by five Chulips on its perimeter.
This doesn't look good.
But it's the duty of the employees to retake that facility.
Please remember that you are employees of this corporation.
Are you telling us to just barge on in there?
I'd prefer not to recklessly subject the crew to such danger.
We'll use her.
Her?
Come on, get it done in three minutes!
Won't you please reconsider, Admiral?
Yes, Sir!
It's far too dangerous! I will go!
I do not believe that you know how to pilot a vessel manually.
And we are merely going to survey the ship at this point.
Okay, I understand that much, but why do I have to go?
Consider it your punishment.
We'll be counting on you, Akito.
The Crocus disappeared from Earth two months ago.
But it looks like it's been buried in the ice here for more than that.
No, buried for a much longer period of time than that.
It takes the Nadesico six weeks to reach Mars with her Phase Transition Engine.
Are you saying Chulips can send matter through warped space?
Sounds like something from that TV program, Geki-something.
I'm a little uncomfortable with the term warped space.
My research shows when enemy vessels emerge from a Chulip,
boson and photo-graviton particles are emitted.
In other words, an increase in the boson phenomenon.
If Chulips take advantage of the supersymmetry between fermion...
I'm not worthy of such protection. You need not strain yourself.
I acted before I could think.
It appears that the propulsion nozzles are clogged with ice.
Would you mind cleaning it out?
Me?
Fressange, would you mind helping him?
I doubt he would be able to figure it out on his own.
Yes, Sir.
The nozzles looks like they're exposed enough for it to work.
What is it?
Get back, Aestivalis! This ship is taking off!
Crocus has taken off.
Well, it looks like it's perfectly operational.
The Admiral certainly knows his way around!
In the shape the Nadesico is in currently,
even the Crocus would probably be able to rupture her hull.
What's come over you, Admiral?!
He is instructing us to enter the Chulip in front of us.
Enter the Chulip?
Why?
Take a look at the shape that the Crocus is in.
The Nadesico would not fare any better once inside the Chulip.
You're saying he wants to destroy the Nadesico?
Why?
He wants to cover up his own misdeeds!
He's going to lay the blame on someone else and get away alone again!
If that was true, you're the first one he'd kill.
Damn him!
They found us?
Port 145 degrees, elevation 80 degrees, enemy fleet approaching.
Lesser of two evils, I suppose.
We either fight it out against the Crocus or plunge into the Chulip.
I guess we go for the Chulip then.
What are you saying?!
This is nuts! We'll only lose money!
Ruri, pull back and recover the Aestivalis.
Ms. Minato, work out a course to enter the Chulip on the double.
Captain, I can't let you do this!
You're about to break your contract with Nergal.
If we maneuver around, we should be able to sink the Crocus and...
Have you no faith in the Admiral you selected?!
Damn him!
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!
Hey, Tenkawa!
Wait just a second, Yurika! What the hell are you thinking?!
Yes, you certainly are sharp, Captain.
Entering the Chulip.
Are you sure this is a good idea?
The Crocus is following us.
Turn back, Yurika!
What the hell are you thinking?! Turn around now!
The crew of the Crocus were all dead! We'll end up just like them!
That's not necessarily true. We have the Distortion Field.
Steady as she goes.
The highest priority of the engine is to maintain field stability.
Yurika!
The Admiral...
He's giving us the best chance we have to escape Mars.
That's impossible!
That can't be! This isn't making any sense at all!
Tenkawa...
The Crocus has turned about dead in front of the Tulip and halted.
Does he intend to fight?!
Admiral!
If the ship blows itself up where it is now, they would not be able to come after us.
Why are you all making this look so noble and honorable?!
Admiral, please don't do this!
The Nadesico, no, I still need you alongside me!
I don't know what to do without your guidance!
I have nothing I can teach you.
I merely do this to protect those who are dear to me.
What does that mean?!
I cannot explain it to you.
But I am certain each of you have the answer within yourselves.
Or I should say, you will find it soon.
I was not a good admiral.
I probably was no better a man.
Here I am forcing others to abide by my wishes to the bitter end.
But let me just say this.
The Nadesico is your ship.
The anger, the hatred, the love, all of what you feel on board is yours.
Words mean nothing. For...
Admiral!
Turn back now!
I can't!
It's as if some invisible force is pulling us in!
The Chulip has disappeared.
I have no idea what will follow next.
All hands, prepare for shockwaves.
I remember. There was an episode of Gekiganger just like this.
A guy goes down, protecting his friends.
It sounded so cool.
I never thought it would happen to me.
Why do we have to be saved by a low-life bastard like him?
He was doing it to satisfy himself.
He was just pulling a stunt!
Even before you found out about his past, Tenkawa,
it seems you're the only person he left a message for.
He was set on dying on Mars from the very beginning.
But he met you and wanted at least...
So forgive him?
I should be thankful to him?!
He should have lived!
For the sake of all those who died on Mars,
he should have lived on with his miserable life!
And that's what we're going to do!
To have intended on dying from the very beginning...
That's being too irresponsible.
Doing something when you're old to make up for what you did before...
...is an idiotic idea to start with.
A fool's a fool no matter how old the person is.
But who are we to learn from now?
Who will teach us?
You look as lovely as always, Erina.
The Nadesico has left Mars after suffering tremendous losses.
Just as we expected, I suppose.
Guess we move on to project B.
Can't be helped.
I will board the Nadesico as well.
Get me the Supreme Commander of the United Earth Forces.
Yes, it's time to make up.
Hi, everyone!
Did you enjoy this week's episode of "Get to Know the Nadesico"?
Now you've learned all the secrets of the Phase Transition Engine,
the Gravity Blast Cannon and even about supersymmetry.
Well, next week will be about a formula.
On a space ship that has just enough fuel and food,
the addition of just one stowaway can sometimes make it impossible...
...for the ship to arrive at its destination.
Tom Godwin called this the "Cold Equation."
Next Martian Successor Nadesico:
"The Lukewarm Cold Equation."
Everyone, be sure to watch!