September 21, 2001
Local Time 9:11
Commercial District - Lilifort
Hello.
I bet we'll see the aurora today.
I wonder what color it'll be.
I think it'll be red.
The World Bares Its Fangs
The Raptor's basic combat doctrine
is to use its stealth and supercruise for a quick lock and quick kill.
In other words, by the time you see it on radar you're already dead.
The problem is that it's fast and maneuverable, and good at close-range combat.
The Eishi piloting it are experts at fighting TSFs.
So let's get our strategy conference for the Infinities fight started!
Nobody's got any ideas?
What about you?
Well, hmm...
Think of something before you start asking other people.
We've just gotta have enough guts to dodge them and smack them right back!
Smack them right back!
You saw them against the Bao-Feng,
and Bao-Feng's all about maneuverability.
They got whipped.
Keep howling and people will start treating you like a dog, Chihuahua.
I'm not a Chihuahua, I'm Chobi!
But the more I think about it, the tougher they seem.
Looks like you're having a rough time.
If you want,
you can have a practice round with us as the aggressors before your fight with the Infinities.
What's she talking about?
No, they've already got experience fighting TSFs with stealth, it's not a bad idea.
If we limit our own sensors we can simulate their stealth capability, huh?
I think it's a good offer, but...
Impossible.
You'll never be able to understand Yuuya.
That's true.
I'll speak to my superiors.
Then it's decided.
But I've got a condition.
A condition?
Yuuya Bridges!
You have to go on a date with me all day today!
A date?
Cryska?
Cryska!
Cryska, where are you?
Cryska...
A date...
It doesn't bother me, really!
That's right! I am not upset!
Not at all!
Who's there? Do you want something from me?
Ensign Barchenowa?
Umm...
Excuse me, I'd like to see Ensign Bridges...
Yuuya left for Lilifort.
I see.
You call him "Yuuya", don't you?
Oh, it's because of Blue Flag.
The schedule for the exercises is pretty packed,
so we're running through a lot of supplies.
So we've started using civilian suppliers, I heard.
Civilians, huh?
It's almost time.
Yukon Base UN Patrol Standby Hangar
Calm down a little, kid.
There's no BETA here.
Our enemies here are humans.
Well, the warning level's never gone up.
The only people here with real bullets in their guns are the patrols and us.
In other words, if we're not doing anything it means the whole world's peaceful.
Why are they so relaxed?
All the peace here has addled their brains!
How were the North African battle lines?
Hell.
More starved than died from the BETA.
The bureaucrats and the soldiers took all the food the UN sent!
You sound just like the RLF.
The Refugee Liberation Front?
Maybe because my whole family died in a refugee camp.
I see.
Then why didn't you join the RLF?
Because they're...
Sorry to bother you when you're on standby, but we have maintenance work scheduled.
May we begin?
Sure.
Thanks.
You-
I'm sorry you didn't get to fight with us.
It's command.
Orders. Read them.
That security camera won't be a problem, will it?
The other sleeper agents have already taken care of it.
Impressive.
His plan is perfect.
Camouflage code. Install it.
What about the US and USSR's TSF forces?
Another unit's taken care of them.
Red nobles? Hah!
You treated us like insects!
That's right. Show them.
That their days of playing at being ruler are over.
Boot-up complete.
All 36 TSFs can be launched in slave mode.
Report to HQ.
Synch your launch timing with the other attack squads.
We shall test those who must be tested in accordance with the Lord's plan.
Our sacrifice is the only way to fix this world.
May the grace of God be with you.
What's wrong, Yuuya? Are you sick?
Okay, blow.
Good job.
You sure you didn't get a weird disease from the girl behind you?
What about you? You've had all your shots, right?
At the vet?
What?
You really do bark all the time.
What are you even doing here?
What about you?
Tarisa, get that.
This is Argos 2.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Ahem. Report in on your observation of the date.
Thank you for coming, Lt. Dahl.
So what can I do for you?
Actually, there's been a problem.
A problem? What?
About Ensign Bridges.
Are you aware that Bridges has been seen an unusual amount of times
in the company of our own Ensign Barchenowa?
Daddy!
This is the Operator room.
Lt. Takamura of the XFJ plan. Put me through to Lt. Dahl.
A moment.
MPs?
Did something happen?
Of course, the USSR respects the privacy of the individual.
However, they both have their positions to consider.
The cold war never ended, it was simply put on hold by the appearance of the BETA.
I see.
Excuse me.
Conference room 8.
Yes, it's me.
Lt. Takamura? What's wrong?
Local Time 1500
I see.
A practice round.
I'll speak to Heinemann-san...
Hello?
Lt. Dahl?
Hello?
- Yuuya, there's a spot on your clothes. I'll wipe it off.
- Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
- Hey, get off me!
- This hurricane woman won't keep her hands off Yuuya!
What are they doing?
What?
Hey. Tarisa?
Who are you?
How did you get here?
How did you know about this lab?
The only thing you're allowed to do is answer the questions.
I'm the one asking them, doctor.
What?
You've got a job to do.
Your evil deeds are going to go down in history.
Excuse me. We were asked to bring these here.
Civilians aren't allowed in here-
Clear.
Mommy! Mommy! Mommy! Get up! Mommy!
Mommy... Mommy...
Someone's attacked the base.
Get us out of here.
Hey, are you okay?
What the hell's going on?
Hurry.
VG, can you hear me?
Come on.
What's going on? Is it not working?
The military comm system is down?
I've got a bad feeling.
Yuuya, ahead of us!
What was that?
The civilians on the rear don't know how to act.
Wasn't that Natalie?
What's she doing in a delivery truck?
Tarisa.
What?
Call someone on the emergency frequency. It doesn't matter who.
Got it.
That's strange. Nobody's picking up.
Hang on tight!
This happened before.
Yeah. At Kamchatka.
Commander, it's time.
Oh, it's fine to keep the Americans waiting.
Nobody move.
Anybody who moves, we'll shoot.
Who are you?
Where are you from?
The enemy's not always on the outside, sir.
You bastard...
Sorry to bother you when you're so busy,
but we'd like you to take us to the central planning room, Commander.
I don't know what rebel group you're with,
but do you really think you're going to get away with this?
We're the RLF, sir.
The Refugee Liberation Front? What are you after?
True Freedom and Equality.
Are you sure you didn't want to drop that kid off at Lilifort?
The shelters are safer right now.
We don't know what's going to happen there.
What the hell is going on?
Explain!
I don't know.
But somebody's trying to take over the command...
This is a military action, planned in advance and executed with precision.
We must meet up with our units and respond in force.
Let's split up.
It reduces the risk of us both being captured.
I pray for your safety.
You too, Lt. Sandek.
I need to get to the hangar as soon as possible.
Wait, it's just me.
Ensign Barchenowa?
What the heck?
Look.
That smoke's coming from the hangar!
Damn it! What the hell's going on?
Who are they?
Are you two okay?
I guess so.
Damn! They just opened fire...
Don't move.
This isn't good.
This base is under our control.
Resistance is hopeless.
Natalie?
You're kidding me, right?
Why... What are you doing?
Say something!
Natalie!
You're Asian,
so you should understand what's happening to the Eurasian refugees.
The UN, the world is choosing what lives it's going to save.
It's abandoning the weak.
But...
So we, the RLF, are going to fix the world.
We're going to free our comrades in Eurasia and purge those who horde all the wealth!
Please! Join our fight!
You're the one who said you could understand the peace here,
but you couldn't accept it, right!
What are you talking about?
Somebody has to fight for the oppressed and those who are discriminated against!
I can't, Natalie.
I swore to my siblings when they died that I'd avenge them.
I'm an Eishi.
So I don't fight humans.
Very well then.
You can watch our fight in the next world.
Stop, Natalie!
This kind of terrorism isn't going to work!
I don't know about that.
This base is on the border of the US and Russian militaries.
Neither of them can take easy action.
We've got the nuclear reactor, and the command station, and the communications facilities.
And all the UN, Soviet, and American high ranking officials.
That can't be true.
Do you really think you can change the world like this?
This doesn't make sense.
She's talking too much.
Of course.
My comrades have taken over the US, UN, and USSR fighting forces.
And we're going to destroy all the prototypes that cost so much money, too.
Isn't it wonderful, Natalie?
Is she trying to tell us all this?
It's only a matter of time until we take over the base.
Once the plan's in its final stages nobody can do a thing.
Final stages?
America's top secret research...
You talk too much.
Natalie!
What are you doing?
Run!
Natalie...
Natalie!
Run!
Natalie!
Launch all TSFs.
I'm heading for the Royal Guard Hanger.
Inia went for the Terminator alone...
Cryska, I'm scared! I'm scared!
The Future Tears Open
Next time on Total Eclipse: The Future Tears Open