Welcome to the battlefield, Deca-Commander Abriel.
Direct hit on enemy ship. But there's only minimal damage.
Engines, full power!
Fire anti-proton cannon!
Ten seconds to space-time separation!
Nine... eight... seven... six... five...
...four... three... two... one.
Separation!
Want one?
Yes. I'll have one.
I didn't think it was part of the captain's job description...
...to stand around watching the repairs being done.
Not because it's my duty.
I'm not just trying to make you feel better...
...but looking at it objectively...
Getting away with so little damage on our first campaign...
...we didn't do too badly.
Don't you think?
So you understand.
Don't misunderstand.
I just want to stand close by the Basroil.
I see. In that case...
...I guess I'd better go and...
...finish up what I have to do.
So we can take a break together.
Yes. You're right.
Oh, right.
There was something I wanted to say to you before I go.
What is it?
You looked pretty good on your first campaign, Captain.
Fool.
Imperial Calendar Year 955.
The battleships of the Star Forces...
...had countered the advances of the Triple Alliance...
...which consisted of the United Mankind...
...the Republic of Greater Alcont...
Imperial Capital Lakfakalle ...the Republic of Greater Alcont...
Imperial Capital Lakfakalle ...and The People's Sovereign Union of Planets.
...and The People's Sovereign Union of Planets.
The counterattack had begun.
As commander of the Third Fleet...
Commander-in-Chief Commanding Admiral Abriel As commander of the Third Fleet...
Commander-in-Chief Commanding Admiral Abriel ...as well as overall commander-in-chief...
...Commander Abriel amassed a huge fleet of 150 squadrons.
First Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral Spoor ...Commander Abriel amassed a huge fleet of 150 squadrons.
First Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral Spoor Additional forces of training ships on standby...
Additional forces of training ships on standby...
Second Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral of the Fleet Rulef Additional forces of training ships on standby...
Second Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral of the Fleet Rulef ...will provide another seventy squadrons in the event of a battle.
...will provide another seventy squadrons in the event of a battle.
Fourth Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral of the Fleet Kotoponi ...will provide another seventy squadrons in the event of a battle.
Fourth Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral of the Fleet Kotoponi Sparing nothing...
Sparing nothing...
Fifth Fleet Commander-in-Chief Admiral of the Fleet Rekef ...to reorganize the fleet in terms of scale...
...training, and top personnel, the Star Forces have dubbed this...
Operation Phantom Flame.
Now, the battle will truly begin.
Spectacular Insanity
Banner of the Stars
Planet System Demetel
Any changes to the situation?
No.
No movement since the enemy reconnaissance missions.
However...
...given the information they likely obtained...
...they are surely proceeding with preparations for a counterattack.
Perhaps we underestimated them.
This couldn't have come at a worse time for us.
I know.
If the enemy had launched their attack a little sooner...
...our response to eliminate their fleet would have been automatic.
If they had the opportunity to cut us off from the Aptic area...
...we would surely have faced defeat.
Yes. On the other hand...
...if they had decided to attack later...
...then we would have advanced from the front to the other side.
Once we had completed the route between...
...Suruguzede and Laseesu...
...we would've managed even if they had cut our supply.
In such a case...
...my intention would have been to attack them from both directions.
But it seems the enemy was more clever than that.
The question now is, do we annihilate the enemy fleet?
Or do we aim to reach the other side?
It's a difficult decision.
However...
...I think you've already made up your mind.
We will annihilate the enemy fleet.
That's what we came here for.
In that case...
...I suggest we switch from Plan 1 of...
...Operation Phantom Flame to Plan 18.
I believe Plan 18 is to...
...make the area around the Aptic Gate the main battlefield.
That's correct.
The main forces of Operation Phantom Flame...
...will be concentrated in the Dalmav Planetary System.
Given that...
...I believe the United Mankind has...
...two potential routes for an advance.
From the Miofrantia Gate to the Mystel Gate.
And from the Wimpel Gate to the Aptic Gate.
At the Miofrantia and Wimpel Gates...
...we'll station some forces...
...to establish defenses in the Mystel and Aptic Systems.
Whichever of those two routes the enemy chooses to take...
...we should launch an attack using a pincer formation...
...with the main forces coming from Dalmav.
That is, if our defense forces hold out long enough for us to get there.
All right. There's nothing more to say.
I want you to issue orders to initiate Plan 18 immediately.
There's one final item that requires your decision.
Who do you want to lead the defenses at Mystel and Aptic?
For the Mystel System, Admiral Mulusufa will do the job.
For the Aptic System...
...we can have Admiral Bebaus head up that fleet.
I understand your choice of Mulusufa.
But Bebaus and his brother?
Nereis, we've received our orders.
Are they honorable?
Backup Patrol Ship Sukakau I think so.
Backup Patrol Ship Sukakau The commander-in-chief has ordered us to defend Aptic.
The commander-in-chief has ordered us to defend Aptic.
That sounds like a pretty important job.
Isn't Aptic one of the systems they expect...
...will become a major battlefield?
You'll be okay.
I think you can do it.
If you're about to do something stupid...
...I'll put you back on the right track.
You've got it the other way around.
I don't want you giving me some dumb advice...
...and embarrassing me.
I suppose you think you're the paragon of common sense.
Right, Nereis?
Are you saying I haven't got any, Nefee?
Your biggest problem is that you've got little self-awareness.
That would be you.
You should just realize it.
Anyone with common sense...
...wouldn't have done such a thing.
What thing?
Come on.
If you can't think of an example...
...maybe you shouldn't even mention it.
No...
...I was trying to think of the best example.
Oh, I know which one.
You don't have to try so hard to remember.
Try hard to remember?
You've got that wrong.
I can't forget it.
Tell me, for the record.
Just what did you remember?
That strategy meeting we had during our last training exercise.
You gave a long speech about the need for passion in battle.
Do you remember all those blank faces in the room?
I didn't say anything wrong.
I can't stand the thought that battles are only about winning.
Battles need heart.
But you're not thinking rationally.
Wars need to be fought.
We must win on the battlefield.
But one must win with style.
Don't you agree?
Anyway, it's time to prepare for departure.
It's a waste of time trying to talk seriously with you about this.
At last you say something sensible.
Better get up to the bridge.
I want to hear those orders sending us...
...to the Aptic System directly from the commander himself.
Right.
It seems that my chief of staff doesn't like those brothers.
No, sir.
My personal feelings about them aren't a factor.
It's a question of competency.
I picked them because I believe they have the ability.
Don't worry.
But if you're wrong, our entire fleet will risk destruction.
What are you so worried about?
For a start, Admiral Bebaus...
...doesn't have any battle experience.
He has to get his experience sometime.
This is a good opportunity.
But this isn't just an exercise.
We need more commanders that have real battle experience.
Besides...
...I think you should trust my judgment a little more.
We, the Abriels...
...have been successfully running the Empire, after all.
And I'm the one who's been chosen for the Imperial Throne.
That's right. I work so closely with Your Highness...
...that somehow I tend to forget that.
It's extremely odd.
When I heard the gossip about our new commanding officer...
...I was still not aware...
...that the Admiral, Prince Nereis of Bebaus Alon Nerem...
...and his Chief of Staff, Prince Nefee of Bebaus Alon Nerem...
...were from a family that came to be known...
...as the clan of "Spectacular Insanity".
Of all the admirals they could've chosen...
...we had to get this one.
Be that as it may...
...whoever the commander is...
...it doesn't make any difference to the crew on an assault ship.
Brave of you to see it that way.
I'm sure all the other pilots are shaking in their boots.
What's that supposed to mean?
I'm afraid your time for requisitioning spare parts...
...has just expired.
But wait a minute!
You're closing the books on me because of a little gossip?
This is terrible.
In the end, I wasn't able to get the replacement parts...
...for the laser cannon.
If we're called into battle before our next supply...
...how are we going to manage at half capacity?
Hey!
Samson!
Are you two heading out on a date?
"You two"?
Let's have a toast to our bright futures!
And to the Spectacular Insanity!
A toast with a Surugu?
Doesn't matter if it's from the heart!
I was wondering...
...what is this "Spectacular Insanity" anyway?
Didn't you learn about it in school?
I did learn that the Bebaus family...
...is one of the twenty-nine root families.
One ancestor...
...was instrumental in developing Plane Space technology...
...and the family has produced lots of great scientists.
That's only one side of the story.
You see...
...any family that has a lot of geniuses in its ranks...
...is also likely to have some who are on the crazy side.
But didn't Admiral Bebaus come from a good branch of the family tree?
You don't understand.
Not even his branch of the family has escaped...
...this colorful part of their history.
So the nickname people give to this colorful history is...
..."Spectacular Insanity."
But still...
...it shouldn't matter if the admiral is a bit on the crazy side.
Not if he's surrounded with intelligent staff.
You see...
I've heard people say his chief of staff is also a Bebaus.
So there.
Aviator Samson!
What's the matter, Petty Officer?
What do you mean?
I bet you forgot to turn on your Clyuno again.
I had no idea where you were, so I've been looking for you!
Well, it's not like I forgot.
Sometimes it's important for a crewmember to search for...
You've used that excuse three times!
You'd better come up with something new.
Well, guess that means this is the end of my little break.
Stay a while longer and enjoy yourselves.
What?
See ya!
What did he mean by "you two"?
Hey...
What is it?
Why didn't you bring your cat this time?
Oh, uh...
I thought it would be better if he stayed onboard the Basroil.
His duty is to catch mice up there.
In any case...
...you really seem to like cats.
You're always fussing over mine.
I hate cats.
What? Why?
We always had lots of cats back at home.
There were always lots of kittens around.
But they bullied me because I was the only human.
They bullied you?
The cats?
What else do you think I'm talking about?
Then why do you fuss over my cat so much?
Because he's your cat.
Huh?
So, does that make you happy?
I suppose...
Our break's over.
I'm going back to the ship.
It's already that time?
I guess I'd better go and see the captain...
What's wrong?
Uh, I'm sorry. It's just that...
...if anyone saw us here like this...
Lafiel?
It seems I came at the right time.
The repairs to the Basroil are complete.
The flying section is ready to go back on duty.
Second Aviator, resume your position.
Yes, Captain.
I need to go to operational headquarters now.
W- Wait a minute. Lafiel...
Tenth time...
Lafiel!
I thought you were off-duty now.
There's no need to tag along.
I know. It's just I...
...I just wanted to talk to you.
Very well.
Come with me, then.
Darn.
She must have seen it.
Hey, do you know anything about Admiral Bebaus?
He's in charge of defending the whole Aptic System!
Of course I do...
Don't forget, the Abriels are one of the twenty-nine root families.
I know both Admiral Nereis and his chief of staff Nefee very well.
Are they from the same family?
Apparently they are identical twins.
Identical twins?
Didn't the Abh have control over their children's births?
Their parents must've chosen to have twins.
Parents normally think raising children with the exact same...
...genetic structure is not a good idea.
But they are the Bebaus family, after all.
They probably did it just because it was unique.
Right.
But, even though they're twins, they have different ranks.
Why am I going on like this?
A person with many loves will not be promoted.
What?
Apparently Admiral Nereis...
...says that to his chief of staff Nefee all the time.
Oh, right.
Of course...
...according to Nefee, Admiral Nereis is merely...
...letting his relationship continue under its own inertia.
Jinto!
What?
You express your thoughts too clearly on your face.
Huh?
You weren't hoping that I'd think it was a misunderstanding?
All right.
I surrender, Lafiel!
With the tactics you just used on me...
...I'm sure you'll become an admiral one day.
Well, your prediction will be accurate.
Now, then...
...after I'm done at headquarters...
...I'll be taking my break.
If you're interested, you may accompany me.
Sure. I'd love to...
...Admiral Abriel.
Our short break helped us forget for a while...
...the difficulties that lay ahead in the upcoming battle.
However...
...once I was back on the Basroil...
...something major happened so quickly...
...that it brought us back to reality.
Supply Officer Lin?
What is it?
Is your cat okay?
Yeah, I think he's doing fine.
You called just for that?
No.
There's an outside transmission for you.
Well, that's unusual.
Who's it from?
Headquarters.
What?
I'll put you through.
From Commander Atosuryua?
Wait a minute!
Good morning, Supply Officer Lin.
Good morning to you too, Commander!
I'd like to see you when I'm talking to you.
Uh, right away.
No need for you to be so formal.
I'm calling you on a purely personal matter.
Really?
So, how can I help you?
I wanted to invite you and Captain Abriel for dinner.
I've made reservations at a restaurant called Mitsugoiwa.
It's probably not the most appropriate place in which to...
...entertain a princess and a count.
Nevertheless, it is by far the best place to eat in Dakul...
...and we are in a war zone.
I hope you don't mind.
A dinner invitation?
But why?
I'm inviting you and Captain Abriel.
Don't you get it?
Does this have anything to do with the death of your brother?
Yes.
Tomorrow would have been my brother's birthday if he were alive.
Obviously he can't be here to celebrate, so...
...I want to have a party with people who had a connection with him.
But...
...while there might be a connection, it isn't the right kind.
I mean...
I understand your concerns...
...but the past is the past.
The only people who knew my brother in this star system...
...are you two and me.
You're not suggesting I celebrate his birthday all by myself?
I wasn't saying that, but...
All right.
Now, I've got a favor to ask you.
I want you to extend this invitation...
...to Captain Abriel...
...or rather, to Viscountess Paryunu, on my behalf.
I realize that it's my duty to personally invite her...
...but you know...
...this is a rather personal issue... - Which means that...
...if Lafiel refuses this invitation...
...I can avoid going as well.
I'm sure you can...
I understand. I will go and...
Of course, even if the Princess refuses, you'll still come, right?
What?
I'd hate to have to cancel my reservation.
That would be embarrassing.
Of course!
Make sure you tell her that this is a personal invitation.
Okay! Ý'll be counting on you!
This time, I couldn't help...
...cursing myself for my own sheepishness.
Kizukanaikoto ga The things I did not notice
konnani takusan aru I didn't know there were so many
kyoumade no jibun ga I think of myself until today
nasakenaku omoete To be so pathetic
kuyashii kurai It's almost frustrating
haritsumeta kimochiga This tense feeling
massugu ni muite ireba As long as I keeping facing forward
setsunasa no nukumori This momentary warmth
hajimete shitta I understood it for the first time
kimi ga iruto When you are there
itsumo pink no namida ga nagareteru The pink tears are always flowing
kono mune no naka wo afureteru My heart is brimming with it
kimi ga dokoni itemo dareto hanashitemo Wherever you are and whoever you talk to
issho ni itaiyo soba ni ite I want to be with you, to be near you
tsunaida te kara yubisaki kara From our joined hands and our finger tips
karadajuu no omoi binetsu tsutawatte My body heat transmits the feelings inside
tomerarenai And I cannot stop it
I understand your concerns...
...but what's past is past.
Who knows? Maybe it was a lover of his...
I had to leave your brother's dinner party in the middle of it.
So, a battle in normal space...
It's not very edifying...
...considering we have the power to roam around in Plane Space.
As long as the result is dramatic, it'll be fine.
But that's not our sole objective...
Next Episode... Remembrance Dinner But that's not our sole objective...
Next Episode... Remembrance Dinner ...my dear brother.
Next Episode... Remembrance Dinner