1967
Mankind makes first contact with an extraterrestrial life form
that we had earlier identified on Mars.
The BETA: Being of Extra Terrestrial origin which is an Adversary of the human race.
Mankind used all the technology it had in its defense against the BETA.
However...
The First Lunar Surface War
1973
We were unable to stop the BETA from reaching Earth.
This story is but one chapter
in the tale of the fight against the ever-expanding BETA incursion.
1997
Capital of Imperial Japan - Kyoto
Oh, here she comes!
Coming to school reading a textbook again?
Yui!
Hey, Yui!
Good day.
Same as always, huh?
Everyone, look!
Once we graduate, that’s what we’ll be piloting.
The Zuikaku Type-82 Tactical Surface Fighter!
Wasn’t the Zuikaku the unit your father helped develop?
Yes…
The Imperial Capital Burns - Part 1
Imperial Guard Training Academy
8 Minutes
8 minutes.
This is the average time a soldier manages to survive even after their first victory against the BETA.
Only after overcoming this hurdle can you begin to become a true soldier.
Listen up.
I’ll say it again.
Hey, want to go somewhere after school?
They cannot understand any language from any nation.
I didn’t get any sleep...
The rules that apply between humans don't apply to them!
Up late talking to your boyfriend again?
Your enemy is the BETA, the first extraterrestrial species mankind has encountered.
He says he’s getting reassigned to Kyushu soon.
Kyushu?
Didn’t they order evacuation of the whole island last year?
This is nothing like the wars started by England’s King or the Corsican Monster.
He wouldn’t tell me all the details,
but apparently a new base was established.
Ever since we made first contact with then in 1967,
Huh? Really?
we've been dragged back into the ice age...
Hey, we’re in the middle of lecture.
You there!
Y-Yes!
Takamura…Yui.
Takamura?
Oh? A member of the Takamura family, one of our Shogun’s hereditary vassals.
Then Cadet Takamura.
Where does the name BETA come from?
Yes. They are extraterrestrial beings opposing the human race, in other words-
Being of Extra Terrestrial origin which is an Adversary of the human race.
Fine, sit down.We’re continuing the lecture.
That was Yamashiro-san, wasn’t it?
The Yamashiro family.
If I recall, they’ve turned out a great number of pilots, despite not being one of the Shogun's vassals.
I see, so that’s why they’d view Yui and her family as a rival.
Huh?
Aww, come on...
A rival?
Oh? “I’ll be able to come home to you on my next leave”?
Don’t peek!
Same Year - Fall
In accordance with this, the Asian Union has erected an absolute defense line
Speaking of which, Yui, is your dad still abroad?
to prevent the BETA from invading Japan.
It seems he comes and goes.
Meanwhile, Australia and Brazil have announced
Even when he comes back to Japan, he stays in Tokyo.
that they will accept refugees from the People’s Republic of China...
That car looks expensive!
In times like these, those of you in military families
should take the initiative and set an example of frugality for the common citizens!
Was that supposed to be our instructor?
Did I sound like him?
Very!
That’s…
I have a message from him.
He sends his best regards.
I’m home!
Oh, welcome home.
I knew it was you, uncle!
Oh, pardon me!
Lt. Col. Iwaya!
Oh my, what a splendid salute.
When did the cute young lady I knew grow up to be such a splendid soldier?
You haven't been commissioned yet,
and we’re in private.
So you can act like normal.
Yes! Uncle!
I’m surprised you knew I was here.
Well, with all those cars…
Given the times, I turned them down to be frugal as well, but…
He told you to strive hard in your training.
Apparently he won’t be able to leave Ichigaya for a while.
So the situation on the mainland is…
It’s not good.
Oh, that's right.
Senna-san told me you’re finally going to start your live training, aren’t you?
Yes!
In the Imperial Guard Training Academy our training unit is the Gekishin.
Once you graduate you’ll be piloting the Zuikaku.
Both are good units, but eventually…
Eventually?
We can’t afford to let them overrun our beautiful nation.
Right now we need all the good TSFs we can get.
Please wait a little longer. Soon I’ll be joining too.
Don’t misunderstand me.
Huh?
Our nation is important, but…
We’re all doing our jobs, praying that young girls like you never have to see the front lines.
You must not be hasty.
Yes.
I suppose it’s time for me to go.
How long will you be staying in Kyoto?
Once I finish my business here I’ll be flying right back to Tokyo.
I see…
It’s a shame I won’t get to eat any of the meat stew Senna-san’s so proud of.
Then next time, I’ll make it!
I’ll be looking forward to it.
The autumn sky in Japan is lovely.
Yes, it really is.
Koubuin Family Mansion
My apologizes for taking up your time when you're so busy.
No, I was the one who asked to speak with you, plus…
I wanted to come and see how Kyoto was faring.
So, why have you come to our house out of the five regent houses?
Before that…
If you could please have a look at the progress on the matter we discussed.
"In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns."
Sun Tzu?
I pray that these new weapons will allow us to bring a swift end to this war.
I believe they will.
Type 99 EM Radiation Cannon Plans
This is so tight!
Why don’t you go up a size instead of forcing it?
Once it's skin-tight you'll stop thinking about it.
But aren’t these enhancement suits a little embarrassing?
Yeah, with your childish body they are.
At last…
The Tactical Surface Fighter, or TSF for short, is both your weapon and armor!
First you need to learn how to use it like an extension of your own body.
Listen up! Fly low and fast, like you’re stuck to the ground!
Altitude Warning
Unit 6! You’re too high!
Do you want to get burnt to a crisp by a Laser Class?
Shift to mobile formation!
Advance towards the enemy!
Switch to formation Wedge 1 at 3000m!
Attack formation Wedge 1!
What's wrong with you?
Are you trying to damage our precious TSFs?
You’re all dead, return and give me 10 laps!
What?
Wait up, everyone!
Put your back into it!
Don’t give up even if you’re the last one standing!
Those who give up are the first to die on the battlefield!
Come on! What’s wrong?
Is that all you've got, Takamura-san?
This ends it!
What?
Why you!
Takamura, one point!
She did it!
Good job!
Umm…
If you’d like…
I'll take it.
Thanks.
Thank you very much!
Did you see that guy’s face?!
Hey, Aki, you’re laughing too much.
She’s right.
Yamashiro-san, what’s your first name?
Let me have one of those too.
Here.
Oh, it’s read “Kazusa”.
Hey, Yui, this is delicious! Here, try some!
What middle school did you go to?
Anyone who's scared, leave and don't come back!
The only people we need here are those with a strong will!
1998
Korean Peninsula
Ichigaya - Imperial Ministry of Technology
Yes, patch it through.
It’s me.
I see. Alright.
Continue sending me the information as it comes in.
So the mainland has fallen at last?
Soon Japan will...
Izumo, Flagship of the Imperial Navy's 6th Fleet
BETA vanguard entering Tsushima Strait off the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula.
Countless more following behind them.
A divine wind, huh?
Sir?
We didn't deploy enough ships to stop their advance after all.
Because of this typhoon none of the other ships in the combined fleet can…
If we let them make land, there will be tens of thousands of casualties.
July
BETA - Landing in Northern Kyushu
No!
What’s wrong?
Her boyfriend who was assigned to Kyushu, well…
My cousin and his wife both lived in Tottori.
They say they weren’t able to evacuate in time…
We repeat.
As the BETA advance from the northern Kyushu and San'in
towards the center of Japan,
Emergency: Beta Invasion!
the Imperial Japanese Army, along with the UN and American militaries,
has decided to create a combined defense line
in the area in front of the capital city, Kyoto, which bridges Maidzuru and Kobe.
Combined Defense Line
Furthermore, new evacuation advisories
Our next step after training is this?
Even we can do some good.
have been issued for the following regions:
the Osaka metropolitan area,
Shiga prefecture,
Nara prefecture,
Wakayama prefecture,
Mie prefecture,
Aichi prefecture...
I’m going back to Kyoto!
Dad?
If we lose our capital, it won't matter where we run!
Dad!
Miss!
Serve the nation and its people in a way that's worthy of the Takamura family name.
I’m heading off.
July 31st
Kyoto - Final Defense Line
Mobile Scout Squad 27 has met and engaged BETA group 3-B 6km west of Maidzuru.
Unmanned scouts D-21 and A-19 have been shot down by Laser Class!
Combat confirmed near Fukuchiyama!
Still more squads are engaging the enemy!
Arashiyama, Kyoto - Temporary Supply Base
Your mission is to protect this supply base with your lives!
You students have no combat experience and barely any training.
If you go out there, you’ll only get in the way of our regular soldiers!
Right now, focus only on defending this place!
Yes, ma'am!
Get in the way, huh?
That may be true, but…
I wanted to get revenge for my boyfriend…
Everyone, this is serious.
A BETA vanguard has broken through all the way to Takagamine.
Takagamine?
That’s right next to us!
How?
What about the defense line?
It was eaten apart.
Hey, that’s...
Resupply?
No…
Laser Class!
When was it?
When did the living stop counting the dead?
Is this world truly walking the path to extinction?
A BETA scout vanguard is approaching 10km to our west!
Condition Red!
All pilots, hurry and board your TSFs!
I repeat…
They’re advancing too fast!
How? This is a supply base nowhere near the front line!
No…
This is the front line now.
Start the engines!
That BETA scout group is still approaching!
Roughly 220 in number!
Destroyer Class at the head,
followed by Grappler Class!
Laser Class spotted in the rear!
Father, please watch over us.
Blast off!
Please...
shoot…
me…
hurry!
Next Tim on Total Eclipse:
The Imperial Capital Burns, Part 2