5/26/2000
Prepare yourselves, BETA.
You won't make it out of Japan alive!
Wh-
A division-sized group of BETA has re-landed all across Miho Bay!
More than 20,000?
They're probably swarming from the continent, White Fang 1.
Hydra 1? What's your situation?
We have two companies of Imperial Guard, and we're holding!
But we were counting on help from the Imperial Army and they're panicking.
A sneak attack took out the HQ in Yonago.
We will spread out and attempt to delay them.
We'll buy time for the remaining Imperial Forces to retreat and regroup behind us.
There's more than 20,000 of them.
Even for the Takemikazuchi...
Both soldiers and equipment are critical to the Empire's survival.
We can't lose them.
Kyoko-sama, you...
What's that look, Yui?
We Imperial Guard are always at the front lines of the battle.
And when we retreat, we cover the rear.
If you don't stay there, the forces at Izumo will be attacked from two directions,
and the whole army's supply train will be cut off.
You know that, right?
I do.
Keep the Empire safe for me.
No.
Please show us the pride of the Imperial Guard, and last until reinforcements arrive!
Leave it to me.
Kyoko-sama!
Let us go as well.
11 o' clock. Company sized group of around 3000.
They're heading to the northwest.
A group of fleeing BETA.
Inferior life forms...
Don't let a single one of them escape!
All squads, follow me!
As we originally planned,
we will destroy the Prototype Type 99 EM Radiation Cannon here.
No way...
What's going on?
All the BETA are heading for this hangar?
The Price of a Choice
Aim for the core module between the grip guard and the coolant unit.
If you can destroy it that will be enough.
You're sure about this, right?
Stop asking and focus on the shot.
Alright.
I promise you. I'll bring your precious 94 Second back unharmed.
I promise.
And this EM Radiation Cannon too.
Well?
Did you destroy the core module?
No, we have a problem.
Sorry, but I missed.
The core module's only half destroyed.
What?
The thick frame kept me from getting a direct hit on it.
Now what?
I can carry it by hand now. Do you still want me to leave it here?
You did that deliberately.
At this range, and with your skills, it's impossible for you to miss.
True.
Just think of it as a reward, or something.
You worked really hard.
Bridges, you...
And would you stop calling me by my last name?
You can call me Yuuya.
W-What are you saying all of a sudden?
What? You were just calling me that.
H-H-How did you...
I had the external mic on so I could see if you were alive.
Yuuya...
If you're going to call me that when I'm not around, do it all the time.
And it's okay now?
It took a while, but I've finally admitted it.
That you're an amazing Eishi.
We're part of a team working for the same goal.
For us to call each other by our first names is nothing special-
Argos 1, come in!
What's wrong, Argos 4?
All the BETA are heading for your hangar!
Approximately 50 km behind the D-04 Supply Base
A change in the advancing pattern of the BETA forces!
W-What are they...?
It's like something is drawing them forward!
No match in the database.
This is a new pattern.
All the BETA are heading for D-04!
It appears they're heading for the hangar block!
I don't believe the Zhar Battalion will be able to handle this situation on their own.
We should consider sending reinforcements.
And according to the information we just received,
one Imperial Army officer is still in that hangar.
Two of the XFJ TSFs have gone to rescue her.
I believe we should send the Idar Flight to "rescue" them, and ensure we recover the new cannon.
Lt. Sandek,
Launch all the bombers on standby.
Destroy the BETA and the base until nothing is left.
Yes.
Until there are no traces left.
But Commander, that will cost us the cannon...
Your plan failed, Comrade Sandek.
You need to know when to give up.
If you continue to be greedy, it will cost you your life.
If I may speak freely, Comrade, the sacrifices we've already made...
Comrade Lieutenant.
Do you intend to put my own position in danger?
Yes sir.
I will order the Zhar Battalion to rescue the officer and the XFJ TSFs...
Comrade Sandek.
Your orders were to eliminate all traces.
Think about it.
Amidst all this confusion,
both you and I should have no means of knowing that they are even there.
Then I'll order the Zhar Battalion to re-
All traces.
We'll need to bring in replacements again.
Damn it!
Is the Core Module okay?
Get off!
No! Lieutenant!
Without a suit for her, I can't fight any more.
She won't last!
Damn it!
Argos 4, we're leaving!
Get out-
Destroyer Class?
Lieutenant!
What the hell?
A Fort Class?
Its whip knocked me out of the sky?
Retreat.
Lieutenant!
The 94 Second can't fight a Fort right now.
Get out of here.
I'd love to, but...
Fall back, Argos 1!
You saved me.
Get the Lieutenant out of here!
I'll hold them off.
No.
You take the Lieutenant.
Prepare to receive her.
I'm ashamed to say it but this TSF is a wreck.
If I try a long jump I could crash at any time.
Wait, Bridges-
Hurry!
It's safer for her on your TSF.
Alright.
Lieutenant, watch your step.
Be careful.
You just tried fighting a BETA all by yourself.
Sorry.
I promised you, remember?
That I'd get your EM Radiation Cannon back safe.
In the end I couldn't even get the core module.
But I'll make sure the 94 Second makes it back okay.
Well, I can't get it back unharmed anymore.
So... forgive me, Lt. Takamura.
Now let's go.
Yui.
You need to stop calling me by my last name.
What?
You can call me Yui.
What did you say? I can't hear you.
Say that again.
If you want me to forgive you, bring back the Shiranui 2 okay!
Got it?
Yeah. Roger.
Where are you going, Sergeant?
To the UN Command Base.
I want to know what's going on at that supply base.
Lieutenant?
What's going on there?
I've already looked into it.
Then we can send a rescue?
Lieutenant?
We don't know if Lt. Takamura and the pilots are safe.
And it looks like the Soviets have their own plans.
Plans? You mean rescue plans right?
I don't know.
They aren't sharing any information with the UN and aren't responding to our requests.
They're keeping the Iron Curtain down even after all this?
That's not all.
I've got unconfirmed reports of a large number of bombers.
We realized it when they said there was a no-fly zone 20km around the base.
Bombers?
And a no-fly zone?
If they're heading for the base...
No way.
This is Grom Leader.
All bombers in flight.
15 minutes until attack run.
Kamchatsky control, roger.
Continue the operation.
Repeat. Continue the operation.
The Lieutenant doesn't have a suit, so I can't use my rocket motor for the takeoff.
There's so many...
There's not that many on the taxiway.
That gives me plenty of room for takeoff.
This is my last chance to get out of here.
Argos 1.
Let's use the taxiway so we can save some fuel.
Do a long jump when your speed gets high enough.
We'll jump right over the BETA.
Roger.
Just to say it again: don't worry about me.
And you know what you need to do too, right?
No fighting, just head for the hills, sure.
That's right.
The coast is clear.
On the count of 5...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
Go!
Damn it!
My engine can't generate enough power!
What?
What's wrong?
Argos 1 is falling behind.
The jump unit was more badly damaged than we thought.
His propulsion isn't where it needs to be.
At this rate...
If I dodge here I won't have enough distance to take off.
Do I have to use the rocket motor?
He's just shooting their legs so he can save ammo?
Yuuya...
You're amazing.
Did something happen with Lt. Bridges?
Stella!
He's telling me to go?
Yuuya...
You're that certain...
Ensign Bremer.
What's going on?
Where's the Shiranui?
Alright.
I'll believe in you, Yuuya!
We took off?
Yuuya...
What happened to Yuuya?
I might not need to tell you this,
but here's a Sub InCom for mechanics.
Ensign Bremer...
Use it if you have to.
I'm out of ammo!
It's finally time for my melee fight!
Move!
You're in my way!
Is that all you've got?
Why is he still on the ground?
Please, Ensign Bremer!
Go back! Go back and save Yuuya... Please!
Again...?
Do I just have to stand there and watch again?
I swore I'd never cry again...
I've endured so many times...
There's no Laser Class observed in this area, but I'm dropping altitude anyway.
Yuu...
...ya...
Yuuya...
Yuuya!
Yuuya...
I'm not out of it yet!
I won't lose to you!
Damn it!
If I bring it back like this even Vincent will be mad at me.
Damn, I guess the BETA like me.
Thanks for the offer, partner.
But I made her a promise.
That I'd take you back.
Let's go, Shiranui!
A sense of justice and being "right" are fine things.
But if you get in too deep you'll lose the people you care about.
What is the job of an Eishi?
Your only job is to think about that, and then do it.
An Eishi's Honor
Next time on Total Eclipse:
An Eishi's Honor