Was it OK to retreat without approval?
We were lucky to just retrieve Lady Carta.
If we have her, we can surely make a comeback.
The present has come after twists and turns
It has overlapped with the future
We are the last survivors
It looks like it might work out
A disguised ideal thought
Please do something about it
Armed ambition and hope
Those people like machines...
Find your place before you're controlled by them
The present has come after twists and turns
It has overlapped with the future
We'll hold hands, crawl on the ground, and rise up against it
The present has come after twists and turns
The wish that has been shot to the sky
We cannot lose
The dream that came true...
We will protect it
We are the last survivors
Hey, are you alright?
Yes... I'm sorry...
Darn it.
It can't be...
We promised to work hard to put our sisters into school.
We promised to work hard until then, Mr. Biscuit.
This is terrible.
Why?
What are we going to say to his sisters on Mars?
Let's go home together, Biscuit...
Back to Mars.
We can't go home yet.
We can't go back until we finish our job.
Yeah, you're right.
Where's Orga?
I see, they arrived at the ship safely.
Thank you.
Fulfill their requests as much as you can.
Report to me immediately of any changes.
Unbelievable...
But that Carta sure is tough for still being alive.
If she had died, she wouldn't have to live with this shame anymore.
I can imagine my father's look of disgust.
Specialist Major Bauduin has arrived at headquarters.
I got it.
(HENRI FLEURS'S RESIDENCE)
This is not what you told me. (HENRI FLEURS'S RESIDENCE)
The election was to end without Makanai Togonosuke leaving the island.
I become the Arbrau prime minister, and we seize all the power.
That was the plan.
What she did was absolutely unnecessary.
To keep the Issue family's position in the Seven Stars,
We became her guardian and supported her up to now...
That useless tomboy.
Makanai's whereabouts are still unknown.
If he were to show up at the Parliament.
Do not worry.
We know his destination, so we won't miss him if we spread a net.
The election results in 2 weeks will not change.
Now, I will return to headquarters.
Think about your speech for your inauguration as prime minister.
I had moved things along carefully for this.
I married McGillis to the Bauduin family,
and became the guardian for an Issue's daughter.
I strengthened my position within the Seven Stars.
If I can grab the power of Arbrau through Henri Fleurs,
my position will become solid.
I cannot trip up right here.
I'm glad you're safe, Colonel Carta Issue.
Please rest well...
I was really about to die.
Me. Carta Issue.
And my precious subordinates died one by one.
I won't forgive this. I will never.
From now, this fleet's mission is to pursue the enemy.
But the Regulatory Bureau has ordered our immediate return.
Ignore them.
But this is a direct order from Lord Iznario Fareed.
What?
Lady Carta, you should return for now.
It's not smart to ignore the will of your guardian family, the Fareeds.
Those darned rats. I will make sure to tear them apart next time.
How is Ein's condition?
It hasn't changed. He depends on the life-support system.
Don't you already have the answer?
McGillis, I just can't commit to it.
I know that Ein can't be saved like this.
I want to let him take revenge for his senior officers.
But to implant a machine in him for that...
To give up being human....
To give up being human, huh...
It can be said that this world was built on that very choice.
What do you mean?
300 years ago, people were exhausted from the long-lasted Calamity War,
and humanity faced extinction.
For humans to live on, someone had to end the war.
With an absolute strength that broke the balance of power.
With a strength that was beyond human.
People with the same vision gathered,
and an organization beyond countries and economic blocs was formed.
They invented a system
maximizing the maneuverability of Mobile Suits, man's greatest military power.
In other words, they invented the Alaya-Vijnana System.
And they created 72 Mobile Suits that would display its full potential.
Gundam Frames...
If you trace them back, it all stems from that point.
The saviors who gave up being human and saved humanity.
They later became an organization called Gjallarhorn.
The Alaya-Vijnana that once saved humanity,
is now hated as being a relic of the war...
How ironic.
It truly is.
In the 300 years,
Gjallarhorn became corrupt and weak, becoming a hotbed for power struggle.
Did you know Carta Issue's fleet failed in the pursuit of Tekkadan?
What?
Kudelia and Tekkadan have escaped with Makanai, Arbrau's former leader.
They disappeared in the Pacific.
What happened to satellite surveillance?
Isn't this our home turf?
There's probably an informant within us.
Just shows how corrupt we are.
Despicable.
They should learn from Ein's loyalty.
Maybe a man like Ein
is the one who is closest to the long gone essence of Gjallarhorn.
What's this place?
The research for Alaya-Vijnana continued until recently.
This is the research facility.
This place is?
You do understand, right Gaelio?
This is for Ein, and also for us.
This is...
Show them.
The origin of Gjallarhorn that was their self-sacrifice to save Earth.
You and Ein with the Alaya-Vijnana
shall eliminate those space rats.
And show that we're the ones to lead this organization properly.
Show them...
our origin... huh?
"NOT YET HOME" our origin... huh?
"NOT YET HOME"
I wonder if the Boss's injuries are serious.
There's been no orders...
Yeah.
I wonder what it was like to see Mr. Biscuit die.
He was mad as hell, of course.
Darn Gjallarhorn.
I'll kill them next time.
Kill them?
We have to wait for Boss's orders.
Aren't you even angry?
Or are you scared?
Who said I'm scared?
- Then what? - Stop it.
- Hey, you two. - We have to...
Hey.
Argue somewhere else.
You'll get dust on the food.
I'm sorry.
How was Orga?
I brought him some food, but he didn't answer.
Figures...
I'm sorry.
Are you alright, Miss Atra?
Yes.
Miss Atra?
I just remembered Cookie and Cracker asking me to look after Biscuit.
Would you like me to work the kitchen?
No, it's fine.
- But... - Let her do it.
She can be distracted if she's moving her body.
This is delicious. It's amazing.
I'm glad to hear that.
What should I do at a time like this?
I was always taking a background role, so I don't know...
You just have to let him be.
Nothing you say will cheer him up anyway.
But it looks like he's seriously hard on himself this time.
It'd be best, though, if Orga would put some spirit into the others.
You're kidding...
No, I'm not...
Biscuit has died. He's not here anymore.
Orga is injured too, so I'm taking over today.
But...
His older brother had just died...
Why is it all Biscuit?
It's time. Further communication is dangerous.
Yes. Looks like I have to hang up.
Hey, what is Orga saying?
I don't know. He hasn't shown himself since.
Me... And everyone else too...
We're waiting for his words.
Looks like the mood is growing unstable inside the ship.
A comrade's death must really be hard for such young kids.
Perhaps Tekkadan may lose their will to fight from this...
If they decide they want to quit here, I can't change their mind.
If that is the case, then I will escort you by myself.
Is that so...
All I can do now is to do everything I can in order to move forward.
I don't have time to stop.
You have a lot of guts despite your looks.
What did you want to discuss?
This ship is heading to Edmonton where the Parliament hall is.
But between here and there,
Gjallarhorn has surely set several traps along the way.
So I'm thinking of changing our destination.
To where?
To Anchorage, Alaska.
Anchorage?
What will we do getting off at such a place?
We disembark at Anchorage,
and board a train owned by Teiwaz's local subsidiary.
A train?
I had no idea such a thing still remained.
Once a week,
Teiwaz's regular freight train goes from Anchorage through Fairbanks,
and runs all the way to Edmonton.
It's a regular train, so it won't raise Gjallarhorn's suspicions.
And it's a route far from the cities,
so there shouldn't be radiowave interference from the Ahab reactors.
I see. So we can carry the Mobile Suits without any worry.
I've already arranged it with Teiwaz.
Montag Company has already approved the change in course.
Well, that is quite amazing.
I heard it's your first time on Earth, but what a great idea.
I studied many things.
To realize the wishes entrusted in me.
I see.
I have no objections. I'll leave it all up to you.
Thank you very much.
Now, there are some things I'd like to ask of you, Mr. Makanai.
In Anchorage is a powerful Member of Parliament belonging to your faction.
A man named Mr. Lasker Alesi, correct?
Yes. He certainly is there.
Please ask for his help,
so the transfer to the train is not only fast, but is done discreetly.
I see. Alright, I'll arrange for that.
And one more thing.
You said you can win the election if you make it in time,
but there's no guarantee you'll be re-elected, right?
You don't trust me?
We only have one chance.
I want to make sure of everything.
I've heard Member Alesi has a lot of influence within the Makanai faction.
Can you get him to lobby for you until we arrive?
How astute.
Very well. I shall tell him.
Thank you.
The boss of Teiwaz, that merchant called Montag...
And me...
You know how to boss men around, miss.
You call for Mars's independence,
and your qualities as romanticist can move people's hearts,
yet you're also a realist looking for the deregulation of half-metal.
You'll no doubt become a good leader.
No. I don't want to be a leader.
I want to be...
hope.
Even if my hands become stained with blood,
as long as there remains a ray of hope for the people...
Is there anything I can do?
Like what?
Something that will mend a broken heart.
We're adults, but we're powerless.
It can't be helped.
We've only been told to help out those kids.
You're so cold. They look mature, but they're still children.
So what?
We might be a bit older,
but we have nothing to preach.
I mean, we're the same.
Women like us, and kids like them doing this kind of work
means we're always facing death.
The Turbines is...
kind of like a shelter for women who have nowhere else to go.
Many girls would've ended up worse if they weren't picked up by us.
The Turbines is?
Although Darling just says that we're all his women.
Those kids will no doubt come up with their own conclusion.
We'll just do our best to support that in Naze's place.
Mikazuki?
Is Orga still in his room?
Yes...
OK.
Wait...
Let him be alone for now.
Aren't you rushing things, Orga?
It'll be fine.
Whatever happens, we'll believe and follow you, Orga.
Let's talk after we leave the island.
About our future.
Orga...
We will...
make Tekkadan...
Biscuit...
What were you trying to say at that time?
Mika...
Everyone's waiting.
Biscuit told me...
He'll quit Tekkadan.
That I always intentionally go down the dangerous path.
If so, it means I killed him.
Orga.
What should I do next?
Give me a break, Mika.
- I... - No, Orga.
I can't stop yet.
Just wait.
- Tell me. - I said wait!
Is this our place?
I won't stop until we get there.
I can't stop.
I decided on that day...
It was decided.
Hey. How many should I kill?
How many more till we get there?
Tell me, Orga.
Orga Itsuka.
You'll take me there, right?
What should I do next?
Get off me.
Fine. I'll take you there.
We can't turn around anyway.
You want me to, right?
No matter what sort of hell awaits us.
Every one of you.
I'll take you there.
That's right. Take us.
Who should I kill next?
What should I destroy next?
If I can reach your goal,
I'll do anything.
Listen up.
Biscuit has died.
Another precious comrade has left us.
But we can't stop moving here.
Our job isn't finished yet.
Biscuit had the strongest sense of duty.
We'll finish this job to the end so he can rest easy.
Here on Earth, there are those who want to crush us.
Biscuit was their victim.
But they don't understand.
That Tekkadan is not just a bunch of kids.
Until now, we just fended them off whenever they came to attack us.
But not anymore.
From now on, we'll crush anyone who gets in our way.
Right, Mika?
Yeah. Anyone in our way is the enemy.
This is for Biscuit...
No, not just for Biscuit.
It's a battle to avenge the deaths of all our comrades.
Biscuit...
A battle for him...
Wait.
The aim is to escort Mr. Makanai, not to take revenge.
It's the same.
If we don't crush Gjallarhorn, we'll be crushed.
It's kill or be killed.
Mikazuki...
- But... - Stop it.
What you're saying is correct, but they won't listen now.
Well, I knew it'd be like this.
We'll just have to help them so they don't die.
Boss.
I want to talk about our next route.
The route?
(ARBRAU TERRITORY ANCHORAGE)
(PORT)
I admired torn clouds when I was little
I felt like I could fly up to them with toy wings
The wind wavers like waving hands and shadows dance
It's like I'm being beckoned to traces of a lost friend
An iron flower that is deeper than blood
Love becomes a bond
Having started to run, we are travelers of the era
Far and far, strong and strong, bloom in the barren land
If you've fixed your sight straight ahead,
hope is in your hands
Don't lose Burn up your life
Tekkadan. Iron flowers that never wilt.
Eugene told me so many times how lame that name was.
But you praised this name. Didn't you, Biscuit?
I know you don't want a battle to avenge your death.
But you know, Tekkadan can't stop now.
Next on "MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS."
EPISODE 23, "THE FINAL LIE."