Once we made up our mind, we rushed headlong.
We gave up on Earth as a lost cause, once and for all,
and we tried to believe in Jovian righteousness.
But their righteousness wasn't righteousness for us.
Passion, friendship, industriousness...
There were as many right ways as there were people.
Now, the Commander of the Jovian Federation Superior Male Forces,
Lieutenant General Haruki Kusakabe, will give his commemoration speech
for the special promotion of Colonel Tsukumo Shiratori.
Our mission is to bring about peace in space...
...and build toward a prosperous future for all of humanity.
The realization of our enduring dreams.
We do not seek war.
Losing lives for no real reason is truly meaningless.
But our proposal was answered by the United Earth Government...
...with the cowardly murder of our Ambassador Plenipotentiary,
Colonel Tsukumo Shiratori!
You must not lose hope!
There is only one true righteousness!
No doubt, we will defeat the evil Earth!
So watch closely, my dear friends!
Just as in episode 39 of "Hot Blooded Robot, Gekigangar 3," we will fight.
Righteousness always prevails!
Everyone, it's time to roar our slogan for justice!
Let's...
GEKIGA-IN!
Hey, you jerks!
We were invited on board, you know!
Hey, you! Can't you answer someone?
Don't let it bother you.
Ms. Erina...
We don't have much time. Please forgive us.
Time?
Why don't we start now?
Akito, Captain...
I'll explain later.
First, I want you to think about Mars.
Kakitsubata has created a boson jump field.
Is the ship itself going to boson jump?!
Boson readings increasing.
No! There are hundreds of people on board!
Hello! Come in, Kakitsubata! Kakitsubata?!
What? What's going on?
Both of you, think back.
Ms. Inez?
Think back, Akito... Captain... About Mars.
About all the wonderful days at the Utopia Colony.
Akito!
What's happening to me?
Yurika!
Kakitsubata is beginning its boson jump.
Mr. Akatsuki, please respond!
Mr. Akatsuki! Mr. Akatsuki!
Damn it, Akatsuki, answer me!
Akito Tenkawa and two others remain unaccounted for.
Continue with all monitoring, please!
This is going to be a momentous occasion.
I'm counting on you, Tenkawa.
They're back!
Huh?
This looks like the observation dome of the Kakitsubata.
I guess even in space,
people instinctively choose to be at a place from which...
...they can see all the surrounding scenery.
Remember the time we boson jumped from Mars to the Moon.
We also found ourselves in the observation room.
Oh yeah, that time...
That was so unfair. They all treated us like slackers.
But what about it?
You'll find out soon.
Now, concentrate and visualize.
Mars, Utopia Colony...
Mars...
Tenkawa!
Can we make it?
– Kakitsubata has completed the boson jump.
– Mr. Akatsuki? Mr. Akito?
– Ms. Yurika? Ms. Ryoko!
Mr. Jun, change course to Mars, please.
I'm certain the Kakitsubata is headed for Mars.
Everything began and will end on Mars.
Or else...
Boson jump completed.
Currently heading toward Utopia Colony Central Block.
So this is where they remember.
You know, Erina, I don't think that breaking up those two is going to be possible.
Are you that stupid?!
Boson jump has been successfully completed.
All crew, return to normal operations mode.
What happened?
I guess I'm not the one everyone's crazy about.
Akito...
That was totally reckless!
If you had failed, all the crew of the Kakitsubata would be dead!
You don't have to worry.
The crew of this ship was well aware and willing to take the chance.
But...!
And more importantly, it's time for us to cheer!
The success of this experiment signifies a big step for humanity.
You can scold me all you want later.
So what do you think, Doctor?
Yes, I believe we unveiled the true nature of boson jumping.
But one thing bothers me.
If boson jumping really does enable instantaneous movement...
...between the Moon and Mars and such,
that refutes the absolute speed of light and Theory of Relativity.
No one wants to consider that situation.
Then what do you say it actually is?
That's all I can say for the moment.
The rest...
All depends on the outcome of the investigation of the ruins.
Ruins?
Yes, the ruins.
It was all a coincidence.
Nergal opened a mine on the Mars polar cap.
A vast underground complex was uncovered in the process.
It was comprised of the exact same molecular substance that Chulip Crystals are made of,
and there were some central parts of the ruin that are, to this day, still inactive.
Question!
What is it?
Why was this deemed to be so important? Was it some wonder weapon...
HEY!
It appears that the ruins are merely a vast integrated system.
According to our research, whenever an object emerges from the Chulips,
or when the phenomenon that we refer to as a boson jump occurs,
we record increased activity coming from this system.
In other words...
A boson jumping control system?
But what is that?
If we could understand how the system works,
then we could dominate organic boson jumping.
If we can control the ruins before Earth and Jupiter can,
then we would not only be able to stop the war,
but we would also hold the highest trump card...
...as mankind begins its era of boson jump navigation.
The company, the company... Climbing the ladder.
What? Do you have a problem with that?
Oh, no. You're some great person, all right.
This was your homeland, wasn't it?
The Utopia Colony?
I'm a little jealous.
The land of remembrance,
for Akito and the Captain...
What are you talking about?!
I told you, Yurika and I are not like that!
Yurika and l... Yurika and I are...
Damn it, what I'm trying to say is...!
Make up your mind already!
You're still a thickheaded bumbling fool, aren't you?
What a fool.
Us as well.
You two...
The Nadesico has entered Mars atmosphere.
The Jovian Lizards have become active.
This is it.
Well, it's time to get ready!
Akito, are you all right?
Oh, sure, fine.
So, Chairman?
As we planned!
In other words, we will secure the ruins by working together, right?
Exactly! Now listen!
You're only going to end up sacrificing yourself if you jump to conclusions and act too gung-ho.
So, why not? Why not fight for yourself?!
Let's do something really big for the finish!
It's time to pull the carpet from under Earth and Jupiter.
Please understand, I plan to be myself during this fight.
So, this will be a joint operation.
Well, okay.
It's not as if we have another choice at this point.
Ruri, please give me the bearing and size of UEAF and Jovian forces in the vicinity.
Right.
The UEAF has amassed all its forces and departed from the Moon.
They will arrive on Mars in about half a day.
Regarding the Jovian forces...
According to what Ms. Yukina has told us, this size is not an exaggeration.
My, the Nadesico is like a speck!
This gigantic convoy's aim is the colonization of Mars,
and they also are about half a day's distance away.
Which means...
Mars will become a battlefield no later then half a day from now.
Your decision, Captain?
We'll use the phase transition cannon!
– All hands, battle stations!
– The gravity might be weaker, but it's still the ground!
– Follow pattern Y.
– All hands, brace for impact.
– Make sure everything's fully protected from dust and dirt!
– All Aestivalis pilots, stand by in the cockpit.
– Jeez... Yesterday, the Jovians. Today, Nergal.
I'm not sure what we're fighting for anymore.
Ask me why I fight, I can only say that I'm fighting for myself.
Only when you bet your life can you perceive the true odds.
Wow...
You're quite the poet today.
Hello, I'm Maki the Poetic Bard.
Or was it Maki the Pathetic Broad?
I never could make sense out of Ms. Izumi's antics.
Minato...
It's all right.
Mr. Jun and I will make up for Ms. Minato's absence.
But not doing anything just makes things so much worse.
I repeat, follow pattern Y.
All hands, brace for impact.
After we fire the phase transition cannon, change to pattern B.
– I expect a smooth transition to normal battle stations.
– Enter into phase transition cannon firing formation, please!
– Expanding Y Unit.
– Change to pattern B.
Sarutahiko connected!
Phase transition engine to maximum sustainable levels.
Power output to maximum sustainable levels.
Damn it, Tenkawa!
What are you doing?! The fight's going to start at any moment!
Get in your Aestivalis!
No.
What?!
I don't want to!
Why the hell are we fighting for Akatsuki, for the sake of Nergal?
For the benefit of a jerk like him?!
Because we have no other choice right now, you fool!
Because you say so?! Damn!
Stop whining like a baby!
What was that?!
Have some faith in her, Akito.
Faith in the person who said she'd be herself through all this.
Ryoko...
The ruins have been attacked?
Immediate dispatch to the Yumemizuki and the Kannazuki!
Yes, sir!
Jump ahead to Mars through organic leaping!
We must not allow the city to fall into Earth's hands!
Enemy units defending the polar cap ruins have been decimated.
Yes, that's more like it. I can work with that just fine.
My dear Captain, you did a wonderful job there!
You were very helpful too.
We could fire the phase transition cannon without worrying,
thanks to the Kakitsubata drawing the enemy's attention.
Just remember, I want to be the first to enter the ruins.
No playing tricks behind my back, okay?
Got that?
The Kakitsubata has broken through the enemy perimeter.
Continuing to move about the front as it destroys enemy forces.
Amazing agility.
The Kakitsubata is really something.
But it's going up against all the Jovian forces on Mars.
So, Yurika...
Yes, continue firing the phase transition cannon.
Target, dead center on the polar cap ruins.
Yes, Captain.
Wait just a minute!
I-ls there something wrong with you, Yurika Misumaru?!
There's nothing wrong with me.
There wouldn't be a war if it weren't for that thing.
Fire the phase transition cannon.
– W-Wait! – Yes, Captain.
Wait, NO!
Detecting a field from within the ruins.
Doesn't matter.
Fire!
The ruins have cancelled the effect of the phase transition cannon.
How'd that happen?!
Oh, thank God. I knew it all along.
It was like hell getting to it in the first place,
going through thick ice and numerous distortion fields.
That's not enough to do anything to it!
You know you were worried.
Where are you going?
To hop over to have a talk.
Fire again!
Oh, no...
What will we do, Yurika?
Fire once more!
We cannot.
There is not enough energy.
The efficiency of the phase transition engine significantly decreases in atmosphere.
It will take another twenty minutes for the engine to charge.
Isn't there something you can do?
Not a thing.
The Kakitsubata is closing in fast.
The Kakitsubata is launching Aestivalis units.
What will you do, Captain?
Yurika?
Captain?
Launch Aestivalis units!
Please protect the Nadesico until we can fire the phase transition cannon.
I'm counting on all of you!
I'd love to say no problem, but...
Oh, boy. Here they come!
Mr. Handsome himself showed up.
All right, ready to go?!
Sure!
Akatsuki!
Shame on all of you. You should treasure cultural artifacts.
Please, Mr. Akatsuki. We need to destroy the ruins and end the war.
So, is that your "being myself" talking?
You really are living out Gekigangar in every single way.
What was that?!
I've already left behind Gekigangar!
Oh, really?
Watching the Jovians, I understand now!
Understand what?
That was the true nature of what I was so fond of!
It's the enemy itself!
Like I said, you're looking at it from only one side.
Now listen.
Just like every person has a different background,
they also see justice as meaning different things.
Incidentally, in the anime shows that I liked,
both sides had just reasons for fighting.
Perhaps you should have watched a greater variety of anime as well.
Enough! Anime has nothing to do with this anymore!
I just don't want any more people suffering and crying!
On either side!
Listen here, Kakitsubata crew. Don't interfere.
Ryoko, I'll handle this, okay?
What do we do?
What else are we supposed to do but watch?
You'll end the war for the sake of the people and the world?
You certainly are distinguished people, aren't you!
All you people think about is the sake of people and country?
For the sake of the Earth?
All that just makes me want to puke!
He's got his rear!
Akito?!
Ms. Subaru, cover him!
We're busy as it is, damn it!
Weren't we supposed to just stand around and watch?
I'll let you in on a secret!
People who fight to be true to themselves can be really strong!
Damn!
Visualize, see yourself jumping.
What?!
W-What's going on?
He didn't use CCs?
The power of the ruins?
Correct.
Get to Know the Nadesico!
Hello everyone. This is Inez Fressange.
This will be the last episode of everyone's favorite, Get to Know the Nadesico.
Today, we will be drawing some deep insights into the nature of boson jumping.
This will be a tough one, so pay close attention, everyone.
Ms. Inez?
I've located the source of the transmission.
The deepest level of the ruins, about fourteen kilometers down.
Inside the ruins?
How did she get in there?
According to John Wheeler and Richard Feynman,
when we emit an electromagnetic wave, two waves are sent out,
the retarded wave and the advanced wave.
The retarded wave travels along with time,
something like what we use to watch television with.
But the advanced wave travels opposite to time,
and is emitted into the past.
Normally this advanced wave is absorbed by the retarded wave.
But what if there was an unknown particle that's not influenced by the retarded wave?
Matter converted into such a particle would go back in time!
I have named such a particle, the Retrospect.
If you think in these terms, then we can start to surmise that the boson jump,
which we thought was spatial travel, was in fact time travel.
If that assumption is correct,
then we might further make the assumption that these ruins...
...are in fact making all time lag adjustments.
Movement in time and space is brought about as the Retrospect...
...moves from present to past to present again.
And this is the massive computing engine that keeps track of it all,
calculating without ever stopping.
If it didn't exist, boson jumping would probably be impossible.
One reason that I came here is to test that hypothesis,
but I also have another reason.
Akito.
Come here. We need to greet someone.
Utopia Colony, Rainbow Elementary School,
first grade, class number five, student number twelve.
Favorite person, Mommy.
Favorite food, spaghetti.
Favorite book, Cinderella.
It's all right. You don't need to cry.
Welcome home.
Ever since I was a child, I was taught that war was a bad thing.
When I hit a friend, something other than my fist hurt.
But it also felt good to fight to protect a weaker friend.
They would say that there is no such thing as a righteous war.
And it made me angry every time they talked of invasion.
We didn't want to turn right or left.
It's just that none of the paths are for us.
Next time! Martian Successor Nadesico, final episode!
"For the Lady We Will Meet Someday."
Farewell, Nadesico.