Listen. We'll make a pincer attack on the Diva.
The plan is to attack from two directions at once, and draw out our prey.
Zanald's in too much of a hurry for glory.
I won't let you get away, Gundam!
Former Commander Asuno, where are you going?
The enemy's trying to capture the Gundam!
I'm going out too!
At this rate, I won't make it!
You thought I'd be easier to defeat?
There are more ways to attack than just beams and swords!
You're coming with me.
I won't let you take Kio!
The Mars settlement plan.
The people left behind in the Mars Sphere in the wake of its failure
formed the independent nation of Vagan,
and launched a war against the Earth Federation government.
70 years have already passed
since the conflict began.
todokasete kono mune ni
Let your voice reach my heart
kasuka ni nokoru kimi no koe wo
though it lingers but faintly in the air
yume ja nai genjitsu de
In a world that I know is not a dream
samayoitsuzuketeita
I kept wandering
tachidomaru no mo mae ni susumu koto mo
Halting in your tracks and walking ahead proudly
atozusari na ki ga shiteta
both seemed too fearsome a choice
tojikomerareta shikakui sora no shita
Here on the board, where we are bound to
iki wo hisometeta
I tried to breathe softly to blend in
tsumetai hoho wo tsutawaru kako no yowasa nugutte
I swept away the weakness of the past trailing down my cheeks
hikari sasu basho he kono te wo nobasu yo
and held out my hands to the light
todokasete kono mune ni
Let your voice reach my heart
kasuka ni nokoru kimi no koe wo
though it lingers but faintly in the air
yume ja nai genjitsu de
In a world that I know is not a dream
sagashitsuzuketeru
I kept searching
todokaseru sono mune ni
I will let my feelings and my voice
tashika na omoi boku no koe wo
reach your heart
owaranai genjitsu de
Through days without end
sakebitsuzuketeiku
I will be proud, be strong
ashita wo shinjite
and have faith in the future
Episode 36 Stolen Gundam
What?
A Gundam!
Is it Flit Asuno?
Grandpa!
Run, Kio!
I'll take care of these guys!
But...!
I can't leave you out here alone!
You don't have to worry about me!
Just concentrate on getting away!
Kio!
No, you don't!
I'll leave this to you.
I'll chase the other Gundam.
What?
I'm your opponent!
Damage to port side section 6!
Checking extent of damage!
The rear enemy ship is accelerating towards us.
How's the photon blaster?
Energy charge is at 55%!
Once it's charged, fire the photon blaster to open a path,
and leave this sector at full combat speed!
What are the mobile suits doing?
All Abis team units are fighting near the Diva.
Gundam AGE-3 is now returning,
but Former Commander Asuno's AGE-1 is pretty far ahead of us.
Sergeant Major Carl, tell him to withdraw!
Former Commander Asuno!
After we fire the photon blaster, we're leaving this sector.
Please come back!
What about Kio—
What about the AGE-3?
It's currently returning to ship.
It should be landing soon.
Okay. Once you've recovered the AGE-3, the Diva will depart immediately.
I'll continue to hold off the enemy attack here!
What? You're going to stay there by yourself?!
I'll make sure the AGE-3 escapes!
Don't worry about me!
Grandpa!
Kio!
Kio has reversed course!
He's heading out to help the former commander!
That's...
Mr. Obright, I'm leaving this up to you.
Stop Kio!
Roger that.
Derek, keep protecting the Diva.
Hang on until Kio and the former commander are back!
Roger!
Is this acceptable for the mobile suit team, Captain?
Yes!
Photon blaster energy charge at 72%!
Damn! So you're determined to get in our way, huh?
Calm down. If we take our time and keep attacking, he'll come back.
What?
I can tell.
Grandpa!
You won't just let him die.
Here he is!
Kio! Why did you come back?
You can't stay behind by yourself!
Gundam! I'm going to capture you!
I see. You were right.
I guess I underestimated you a little.
I won't let you hurt Grandpa!
So you had the nerve to come back!
You won't get away this time!
Come on!
Resistance is futile!
If you keep struggling, I'll take more than an arm next time!
N-No...
Kio!
I can't defend myself while holding the Gundam.
You'll have to assist me, Zeheart!
Zanald, you bastard!
Distract the enemy until I get back to my ship!
Wait!
Whatever. Our goal was to bring that Gundam to Lord Ezelcant.
Kio!
AGE-3 has been captured!
They're heading for the ship behind the Diva!
Turn around 180 degrees! Stop them with the photon blaster!
Didn't you hear me?
Turn the Diva around 180 degrees!
That's crazy!
If we turn around here, the enemy in front will shoot us!
Photon blaster energy charge at 90%!
If we're going to break through, this is our only chance!
If we turn around here...
Are you going to hand over the AGE-3 to the enemy?!
Follow my orders, Captain!
B-But...
Captain...
Looks like they're planning something.
In that case, I shouldn't linger here.
An attack from the Fa Zard?
Good timing, Fram!
The enemy ship in front of us has changed course!
Could they be withdrawing?
Same with the ship behind us!
They're getting out of photon blaster effective range!
Resetting aim...
There's not enough time!
They've stolen the Gundam!
Kio!
Why didn't you turn around when I said so?!
If you had, we could've recovered the AGE-3!
Exposing the ship's flank would've been suicidal.
We'd be inviting the enemy in front to attack us.
I understand your feelings, but...
Former Commander, right now you're missing your usual composure.
What did you say?!
I know I said that to the former commander,
but I wanted to go after Kio, too.
The ship has taken heavy damage, though.
We need to resupply, as well.
It's impossible for us to pursue them right now.
Resupply, huh?
But there are no colonies around here, let alone a supply base...
Then why not request help from a civilian factory ship?
Given our present course, there's one we can rendezvous with in two or three days.
A factory ship in the middle of a war zone?
Is it perhaps the Madorna Workshop?
Yes.
I see. That's perfect, but...
I wonder what Mr. Rody will say.
For now, I'll try to make contact.
Captain, is that okay?
Y-Yes. Please do.
Lt. Commander Abis...
You made the right decision, Captain.
We're all worried about Kio, but don't let it bother you too much.
I couldn't make any decisions.
I just fumbled and hesitated...
But you didn't follow the former commander's orders right away
because you had doubts about them, right?
Of course you hesitated.
All of our lives were in the balance.
Don't worry.
You're becoming a fine captain.
I'm not telling you to get it back into perfect shape!
I just need you to get it to move!
B-But we've already got our hands full.
And you call yourself a mechanic?!
Please wait, Former Commander Asuno.
We don't have enough materials nor manpower right now.
If we don't make triage decisions on repairs, we'll never get anything done.
And the AGE-1 is the most badly damaged of all.
Then I'll repair it myself.
I don't need any help.
I'm the only worker I need!
Even if we get one machine working, could we pursue them right away?
So you want me to sit here and do nothing?!
Flit...
Dad.
Unoa.
What's wrong?
It's not like you to get so emotional.
I'm not emotional at all!
You're lying.
You're really just worried about Kio, aren't you?
Kio's talents were rapidly emerging as he piloted the Gundam.
He could have become the savior that defeated the Vagan!
And he was taken from us before our very eyes!
Don't try to cover it up with reasoning.
We all understand how you feel.
Just be honest about it!
Flit...
Wait, you guys!
I told you, this place is off-limits!
Off-limits! Off-limits!
No!
They said they don't have enough people!
I'm gonna help!
Me too!
Hey, hey, this isn't a playground!
Sorry!
Come on, you guys!
Off-limits! Off-limits!
Don't wanna!
Get back here!
Yeah.
Hey now!
Gotcha!
No!
Listen. This is an important job. It's not a game!
Right!
Roger that, ma'am!
You're so strong.
Huh? What?
You're strong.
What do you mean?
Aren't you worried about Kio?
You're old friends, right?
Kio will definitely be back.
I don't know how, but I can tell.
I see...
You guys are amazing.
Really?
Zanald won the glory this time.
Master Zeheart...
I heard from the soldiers
that Master Zanald got the Gundam by pushing you around.
The Gundam was successfully captured. That's all that matters.
But—
More importantly, how much damage did our ship take?
We're still waiting for a full casualty count.
Hurry.
I need to get a report from Leil too.
We'll return to La Gramis and wait for Lord Ezelcant's orders.
Yes, sir!
The covering fire you ordered when we withdrew from the combat zone was perfect.
Well done.
The Diva crew are coming in.
Screen off.
Roger.
Ms. Laraparly.
It's been a long time, Flit Asuno!
To think we've both managed to survive this long!
It's been a while, Mom.
Hey, wait a...
Mom!
You left home, abandoned the family business, and still think you can call me "Mom"?!
You worthless son!
I just wanted... to improve myself!
Then I can expect to see some new tricks, huh?
Well, is he useful?
Yes. He's an excellent engineer.
I see. Then fine.
Emergency call.
I hate to rush you, but we don't have much time.
I'd like to discuss the work that's—
Stop!
Before that, there's an emergency call for you.
Answer that first.
A call for me?
It really has been a while since we've talked like this, Father.
Asemu!
You dare show your face to me after all this time?
We've received information that Kio was captured by Vagan.
We're prepared to go rescue him.
You're not officially a soldier any more.
It would take some time
to mobilize a force and prepare a rescue mission.
Whereas we can head out right away.
Would you leave Kio to me?
You're joking!
You're a pirate now! How can I trust you?!
For whatever reason,
you fled the military and betrayed your family!
I don't know about your family circumstances,
but when it comes to rescuing this Kio kid, isn't your son right?
Anybody who can act right away should do so.
Before Kio is your grandson, he is my child.
Let me go!
Father!
Take the Gundam's spare parts.
You can use them during the rescue.
Okay, understood!
We'll prepare to receive them at once!
To the Madorna factory ship!
Hurry!
Rody. Get ready.
Right!
Get those parts loaded within 30 minutes.
We'll begin the pursuit right after that!
Yes, sir!
Kio, hang on just a little longer.
I'll bring you back...
matou shiroi kibou ni inochi wo azuke
I devote my life to the brilliant hopes I have,
unmei ga majiwatta furueru kono sora de
here, where our lifelines met in a cosmos full of doubts
unmei ga majiwatta furueru kono sora de
aishiteta to saigo ni kotoba wo nokoshi
"I loved you", you said, before you passed away,
hohoenda maboroshi ga uketsuideku seigi
and those fleeting smiles you showed me are my justice now
tsuyoku yasashii hitomi ni utsutta akai hi wa
The red fires that showed within your unbelievably gentle eyes
tsuyoku yasashii hitomi ni utsutta akai hi wa
itsuka namida de chirasu yo
will one day spread to others through my tears
mou nigetari shinai bokura wa chikatta
We vowed we would never run away again
mou nigetari shinai bokura wa chikatta
We vowed we would never run away again
kanashiki toki wo ikiteku kakan na yuushi
I live through these painful times as a brave, steadfast warrior
kanashiki toki wo ikiteku kakan na yuushi
eranda michi wo shinjitara tsukisusumeba ii
I should push ahead if I believe in the path we chose
ubau dake ja sukuenai inochi ni kizuitara
Once I realize that I won't have forever
kako no namida ga ima wo michibikidasu
the tears of the past will guide me through a future
kako no namida ga ima wo michibikidasu
subete wa mamorubeki asu he to
where all is at stake
Next Time
The captive Kio sees the world of Vagan in the distant Mars Sphere.
Next time, on Mobile Suit Gundam AGE...
"The World of Vagan."
The World of Vagan
Three destines will form history...
Gundapedia Commander's Personal Unit
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Zamdrag is the personal unit of the Vegan commander, Zanald.
And this is the red Ghirarga, Zeheart's unit.
Commanders and captains are usually allowed to choose a unit that suits them.
Look Forward To Next Time!