Proud warriors of Vagan!
The time has come to release the Earth trapped by that detestable ring of demons!
We are launching a full-scale assault on the EFF Command Center, Big Ring!
Ring of demons. Clever.
It's finally time.
Yes.
This is the beginning of the epic tale woven by Lord Ezelcant.
Zeheart...
Yes, Lord Ezelcant.
The times may change, but people will always be fools.
They fight pointless battles over and over again.
Someday, we must break this foolish chain.
That's the reason I orchestrated this plan.
Plan?
The Earthers abandoned our ancestors who had settled in the Mars Sphere,
and stole from us the right to live as humans.
We'll take back Mother Earth from those dullards and create a new world just for ourselves.
That is my plan.
The tale I shall weave.
This is...
A place without war.
A wonderful world where people can live in peace.
Zeheart, won't you help make my dream come true?
Lord Ezelcant...
Lord Ezelcant's words and this plan are my raison d'être.
I will realize them with my own two hands.
Vagan.
A new nation created by those abandoned in the Mars Sphere after the failed settlement plan.
Forced to live in this harsh environment,
the Vagan began a grand plan to take back the paradise known as Earth.
ai ja nai sawarenai
It's not love; I can't touch you
tada hakanai negai deshita
I just had harbored some fleeting wishes
kimi dake sore dake
Wishes about you, no more
mitsumeteita hikari deshita
I stared at the light that was you
ima unmei wo hamidashite
Now we break free of fate
sutorobo no toki ga kimi wo sarau mae ni sa
before a time of uncertainty blows you far away
motto hayaku kakenuketeyuku
We will go faster than ever before
ano hoshi ni naritai
I want to be your star
maboroshi demo ii
I don't mind if I can never become it
oikakete chiri ni naru made
It's my goal until I turn to dust
ima ginga wo matataite
Now I shine onto the galaxy
monokuro no yume ga boku wo sasou mae ni sa
before despair sneaks into my dreams and hopes
konya mayowazu ni mune wo saku
Tonight we act without hesitation, without regard for others
ano hoshi ni naritai
I want to be your star
Episode 22 Big Ring Absolute Defense Line
Enemy fleet approaching the base's defense perimeter.
All personnel are to follow operational order X-7-alpha.
To all personnel:
We will drive away the enemy fleet with everything we have.
Defend Big Ring with your lives and become a shield to defend Earth.
Carry out your mission, even if you're the last one standing!
If Big Ring falls, the Vagan will be able to invade Earth.
We truly cannot afford to lose this battle.
But our estimates of fighting strength put us at a disadvantage...
What are you trying to say?
I'm saying that this is the perfect time for a tactician to shine.
Algreus, this isn't a game.
Of course. That's what makes it exciting!
Diva, ahead at minimum speed!
Ahead at minimum speed!
Engine systems showing all green.
It's finally time...
Finally! Finally!
Mr. Obright...
Deploy from your designated positions.
Intercept the enemy fleet!
Bulkhead seals confirmed.
Emergency teams are to stand by at command post.
Attention, all hands. Defend Big Ring even if it costs you your life!
Report from reconnaissance station 24!
Five large ships detected, probably Vagan!
They're here, then?
Attention all vessels. Incoming enemy fleet confirmed! Prepare for battle!
Big Ring reports an approaching enemy fleet.
Mobile suit team, prepare to launch.
Repeat, mobile suit team, prepare to launch.
The enemy is coming...
Woolf team, listen up!
This time, we're fighting to protect our fortress.
If we lose here,
then Earth will be all theirs!
Protect it, no matter what!
Somehow today's got a totally different feeling than normal!
Of course.
I've never experienced such a large-scale battle, either.
I really might not make it this time.
I'm gonna protect Big Ring no matter what!
Launch mobile suit team!
Commander Woolf, you're approved for launch.
Asemu Asuno, Gundam AGE-2, here I go!
Asemu... Zeheart...
All pilots have connected their Mu-szells.
All mobile suit teams, prepare to sortie.
Okay, let's get started.
All forces, begin the operation!
The Magicians Eight.
It's finally time for their first battle.
Yes, let's see their power.
The power of their God-given fighting abilities.
Lord Ezelcant said that the X-Rounders are not an evolution of humanity, but rather a regression.
That humans are returning to mindless beasts.
You're an X-Rounder too, so that would mean rejecting yourself.
No... that's not true.
Because for now, that power is still necessary.
It's begun!
I'll fight, protect everyone, and survive!
N-Not bad, Arisa!
What are you doing? That was an easy mark!
I-I'm sorry!
Commander!
What is it, Obright?
Take a look at Bow 408!
What's this?
What is it? Report!
Look at the combat data.
We're taking increasing damage in one particular area.
What's going on?
It's possible that the enemy has deployed the X-Rounder corps mentioned in the intel we received.
An X-Rounder corps...
So they sent them out after all.
Yes, it looks like the eight points highlighted in yellow are X-Rounders.
So it seems.
Commander Asuno, let's begin.
Yes.
Walterback units 6 and 8, keep your distance and move to Bow 895.
Units 5 and 7, redeploy from Stern 098 to Bow 235.
Arcred platoon, units 13 and 18, head to Bow 747.
Robert platoon is to support Carlwood's maneuvers.
Mark platoon, provide mobile defense, and intercept the three enemies at Bow 143.
Amazing...
They're using tactics to contain the power of the X-Rounder corps.
This is what Commander Asuno is capable of.
That worked well.
We expected at least this much.
I got them!
That's good.
Asemu, you're strong!
More than a match for an X-Rounder.
Commander Woolf... Yes, sir!
Okay, next!
It's dodging all my attacks?!
Those movements!
These are...
X-Rounders!
The Gundam and G-Bouncer have engaged enemy mobile suits that appear to be X-Rounders!
What?
Asemu!
The Diva's mobile suits have made contact with the enemy X-Rounder corps.
Kamil team, advance to Bow 230.
Support the Gundam and G-Bouncer.
Arcred platoon, units 4 and 6, move to the same point.
What should I do?
Backup's arrived...
Just in the nick of time.
Is this because Dad's in command?
I can't believe this.
The Magicians Eight have been completely contained.
The enemy commander must be very impressive.
Flit Asuno.
A Federation Forces commander, as well as an excellent engineer.
And the man who made the Gundam...
How formidable.
I'm going out there.
Zeheart, the commander can't go out!
I have you here.
I'm going too, Zeheart.
I can't let you have all the fun.
Very well.
Let's go, Desil.
This is...
Moving at three times the normal speed.
Is it him?
Zeheart...
Wait!
There are two incoming machines.
Be careful!
Zeheart!
Gundam...
I'll defeat you!
Commander!
Th-There are so many...
It's impossible!
Lieutenant Obright!
Are you okay, Max?
We'll fight as a team!
Formation R!
Yes, sir!
Gundam!
Damn it!
Red ones and black ones...
Those are some lame colors!
This is way too easy.
Damn it... he's strong!
They're taking out other machines while fighting us?!
Commander Asuno, these enemies look like trouble.
Are they high-level X-Rounders?
They seem to be more powerful than the other ones.
What do we do?
I figured.
Leave the rest to me!
What?
That's...
A Gundam? It can't be...
Dad's AGE-1?
Both of you, follow my orders!
Just got here, and already taking over.
Listen to me, Asemu, Woolf.
Use me as a target!
When I give you the signal, shoot the AGE-1!
I-I can't...
Asemu. Do what the commander says.
But...
Flit has a plan!
Now!
What?!
What happened?
You said your friend wasn't an X-Rounder!
That wasn't Asemu's doing.
That one's issuing the orders!
Is this Dad's X-Rounder power?
You finally showed up, huh?
This feeling... I'll never forget it!
I'll fight him!
Zeheart, don't you dare interfere!
Oh, how I've longed to see you!
This is... Desil?
Then I'm going to win this fight!
The humiliation I suffered...
I remember it like it was yesterday!
So this is a battle between X-Rounders?
Zeheart!
Asemu!
Commander! We're at our limit.
Back us up!
Obright?
But Asemu is...
I'm fine!
Please go and save everyone!
Got it.
Don't die.
Yes, sir!
I won't hesitate this time!
I'm going to defeat you, Asemu!
Same here! You're my enemy!
I'll kill you!
You're going to pay!
Commander, your machine...
I'm fine.
You did good!
Robert platoon, deploy to Bow 135!
Push them back!
If it weren't for this war, we...
You still think we could've been friends?
Why can't you accept our fates?!
I do accept it!
But just because we were born in different places... Earth and Vagan...
Just because of that...!
I guess you can't understand.
You're fighting for yourself...
to catch up to your father!
No! It's not for myself!
I'm fighting to protect everyone...
to protect Earth from the Vagan!
Asemu!
You better focus on our battle!
Damn it, don't interfere!
Asemu.
I'm not fighting because I was born as a Vagan.
I have something I would sacrifice my life to accomplish.
I'm not like you!
Something you'd sacrifice your life to accomplish...?
And what's that?
You could never understand!
We did it, Commander.
The Fa Boze was destroyed?
Zeheart! I mean, Commander!
The enemy's tactics have forced most of our forces to retreat.
I sent in our reserve forces, but we cannot continue the operation!
Damn you, Flit!
This is war. I'll defeat you any way I can!
What? What's going on?!
Desil, it's over.
Why, Zeheart?!
The operation is a failure!
Let me go!
I can win this! Let me keep going!
Zeheart!
We underestimated the strength of the Federation.
Especially the power of Flit Asuno...
This is Zeheart.
All forces, retreat!
Roger.
Asemu. The next time we meet, I'll kill you.
So that I can remain myself...
I'm... doing it for everyone.
Not for myself!
We survived...
Nice job.
C-Commander Asuno.
Well done, everyone.
Dad...
Asemu, if you'd moved more efficiently, you could have shot down four more machines.
From now on, pay more attention to the battle situation.
Dad...
Dad, you don't understand how I feel!
kabe ni motarete hitobanjuu
All night I stood leaning against the wall
kangaete mita n da jibun no koto
and pondered who I want to be
eranda ikusaki wa koko de ii no ka
I wondered if the path I chose is right
wakaranaku nanda
and got nowhere
demo kotae nante denai mama sa
But, you know, we never find answers to that
doko ni ita tte hisshi na mono sa
Nobody really has it
utsuridashitemo sukoshi dake mieta za wo shimeta
Even if everything starts changing again, some things won't
boku ga boku de aru tame ni
What are the things I can't lose
boku ga boku de aru tame ni
What are the things I can't lose
ushinaccha ikenai mono wa nani
if I want to be myself?
ushinaccha ikenai mono wa nani
if I want to be myself?
kantan ittenai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
The answer I can't phrase easily has weighed heavily on me for a long time
kantan ittenai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
The answer I can't phrase easily has weighed heavily on me for a long time
tatta ichido no missu wo
You shouldn't brood over
tatta ichido no missu wo
You shouldn't brood over
nandomo kudoku yo shinaide
a single mistake in the past
nandomo kudoku yo shinaide
a single mistake in the past
arukeba aiseru kara
You can find love if you come out of your shell
arukeba aiseru kara
You can find love if you come out of your shell
boku ga boku de aru tame ni
So that I can be myself
sore ga nanika wo sagashite
I have to look for something
hitotsukitachi tomari tsurakute kurushii yo
You've felt bitter for so many months now
hitotsukitachi tomari tsurakute kurushii yo
You've felt bitter for so many months now
dakedo ichido kimi ga jibun wo kudoku yo semezu ni arukeba
If you came out of your shell but once without being so hard on yourself
dakedo ichido kimi ga jibun wo kudoku yo semezu ni arukeba
If you came out of your shell but once without being so hard on yourself
aiseru sa my world
you could find love in my world
aiseru sa my world
you could find love in my world
Next Time
The ship heads to Soloncity, chasing the shadow of Vagan.
What awaits it there?
Next time, on Mobile Suit Gundam AGE...
The Suspicious Colony
"The Suspicious Colony."
Three destinies will form history...
Gundapedia Khronos
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If you've watched all of Gundam AGE up until now, you should have 2200 EXP! Check the "d" button on your remote!
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Khronos is the Vagan X-Rounder Desil Galette's personal mobile suit.
He wouldn't be satisfied with the unit unless it was specially equipped.
It's rumored to have the ability to control other mobile suits.
Look Forward To Next Time!