1. D-YFI@AniDBCopy !req
2. OF THECopy !req
3. The people who moved from Earth
out into the surrounding galaxy...Copy !req
4. established the Galactic
Confederation in 2801 AD.Copy !req
5. This became the
1st Space year.Copy !req
6. It was the beginning of a golden age of
progress and vitality for the human race.Copy !req
7. Space year 296...Copy !req
8. Rudolf von Goldenbaum, a young
Confederation hero, became a politician.Copy !req
9. Possessing powerful
leadership qualities...Copy !req
10. he came to hold a strong position
in the Confederation Parliament.Copy !req
11. Then, in Space year 310...Copy !req
12. Rudolf, who held concurrently the posts
of Prime Minister and Head of State...Copy !req
13. established the Galactic Empire and
put himself in the position of Kaiser.Copy !req
14. The Space year was abolished
and the 1st Imperial year began.Copy !req
15. Rudolf's rule fell into tyranny.Copy !req
16. Eliminating and suppressing any who
objected, he ruled through intimidation.Copy !req
17. Imperial year 164...Copy !req
18. a young leader, Ale Heinessen,
escaped the Empire...Copy !req
19. and became the head
of a group of Republicans.Copy !req
20. Crossing a dangerous zone of space,
he escaped to the arm of Sagittarius...Copy !req
21. founded the Free Planets Alliance,
and resurrected the Space year.Copy !req
22. On Space year 640,
Imperial year 331...Copy !req
23. first contact between the Galactic Empire
and the Free Planets Alliance was made.Copy !req
24. For the next 150 years
the war dragged on.Copy !req
25. In particular, the Empire's construction
of Iserlohn Fortress in the Iserlohn Corridor...Copy !req
26. the only navigation route between
the Empire and the Alliance...Copy !req
27. was the cause
of much bloodshed.Copy !req
28. Now, Alliance Forces, under the command of Yang Wenli, have captured Iserlohn Fortress.Copy !req
29. Second firing of the
Thor Hammer, confirmed!Copy !req
30. It appears that His Excellency
Seeckt's flagship has been destroyed!Copy !req
31. Other ships are also
deserting the battle lines!Copy !req
32. Iserlohn...Copy !req
33. Iserlohn Fortress
has fallen. That's...Copy !req
34. Calm down.Copy !req
35. We can take Iserlohn
back at any time.Copy !req
36. But the problem is choosing
someone to do it.Copy !req
37. Planet OdinCopy !req
38. Imperial AdmiraltyCopy !req
39. Iserlohn has fallen?Copy !req
40. That's unbelieveable!Copy !req
41. Surely, there must
be some mistake.Copy !req
42. Wasn't Iserlohn Fortress impregnable?Copy !req
43. Those idiots! What in
the world were they doing?Copy !req
44. The Empire's three Chiefs of Staff,
the Secretary of War...Copy !req
45. the Supreme Command HQ Secretary
General and the Space Fleet Commander...Copy !req
46. via Secretary
of State Lichtenlade...Copy !req
47. reported the situation
to Kaiser Friedrich IV.Copy !req
48. Imperial territory must be sacred and
inviolable from foreign invasion.Copy !req
49. Your subjects are solely to
blame for causing this situation.Copy !req
50. It's disgraceful.Copy !req
51. It's a strange debate,
isn't it?Copy !req
52. We can't have foreigners
invading Imperial territory.Copy !req
53. Since when did the Alliance
become a foreign invader?Copy !req
54. Aren't they a rebel force
in an Imperial border zone?Copy !req
55. Your Excellency,
you're stubborn, too.Copy !req
56. It's because they're so worried
about appearances, and ignore reality...Copy !req
57. that we're
in this fix.Copy !req
58. Do you mean both Admirals Seeckt and
Stockhausen were defeated because of that?Copy !req
59. Exactly.Copy !req
60. At any rate, if Iserlohn has fallen,
there's nothing we can do about it.Copy !req
61. I will have assignments
for all of you soon.Copy !req
62. Do your best to
prepare your fleets.Copy !req
63. Yes, sir!Copy !req
64. Dismissed.Copy !req
65. Is there something
worrying you?Copy !req
66. Are you dissatisfied
with them?Copy !req
67. I chose my frontline commanders for
their courage and strategic ability.Copy !req
68. However...Copy !req
69. You have no advisors...Copy !req
70. You noticed?Copy !req
71. Is there anything
I can do?Copy !req
72. No...Copy !req
73. I want you to take command of
several fleets as their adjutant-general.Copy !req
74. I can't very well afford the
time to appoint advisors and such.Copy !req
75. Besides...Copy !req
76. No, never mind...Copy !req
77. Both Seeckt and Stockhausen.
What were they doing?Copy !req
78. So Iserlohn's command positions
ought to be combined.Copy !req
79. Even if we give our recommendations,
I'm afraid there's nothing we can do.Copy !req
80. Who will take responsibility?Copy !req
81. Since Seeckt is dead, and Stockhausen was captured by the enemy...Copy !req
82. the people concerned aren't
here to take responsibility.Copy !req
83. If you say
"the people concerned..."Copy !req
84. Seeckt's staff officer, Oberstein,
is coming back shamelessly.Copy !req
85. First of all,
we'll force him to resign.Copy !req
86. This is good,
but even if we do so...Copy !req
87. we, too, will need to
prepare written resignations.Copy !req
88. Your Excellency. Captain Oberstein
has come to request an interview.Copy !req
89. Oberstein?Copy !req
90. He was at the
Admiral's award ceremony.Copy !req
91. Oh, yes...Copy !req
92. This Oberstein.
What's his business?Copy !req
93. Certainly, he's the only surviving officer from Iserlohn's command staff to return, isn't he?Copy !req
94. There must be a reason he's
being so friendly, mustn't there?Copy !req
95. You won't see him?Copy !req
96. No...Copy !req
97. At any rate,
let him in.Copy !req
98. Yes, sir.Copy !req
99. Let Captain Oberstein in!Copy !req
100. Oberstein?Copy !req
101. What kind of business
do you have with me?Copy !req
102. First of all, I beg leave to
speak with you in private.Copy !req
103. There is nobody but
the three of us in here.Copy !req
104. Yes, Vice Admiral
Kircheis is here.Copy !req
105. Because he is, I am begging
leave to speak with you alone.Copy !req
106. Vice Admiral Kircheis
is the same as myself.Copy !req
107. Don't you know that?Copy !req
108. I know it.Copy !req
109. Then there's something you want to talk
about that you don't want Kircheis to hear.Copy !req
110. But if I tell him later,
ultimately, it is the same thing.Copy !req
111. You are, of course, free
to do that, Your Excellency.Copy !req
112. But to make Your Excellency's
leadership succeed...Copy !req
113. many different types of
talented men are necessary, I suppose.Copy !req
114. For "A,"
talk directed to "A"...Copy !req
115. and for "B" I think there
is also suitable duty.Copy !req
116. Your Excellency, perhaps I should
wait in the adjoining room?Copy !req
117. Very well.Copy !req
118. The truth is,
Your Excellency...Copy !req
119. at present I have been placed
in a rather difficult situation.Copy !req
120. I think you know.Copy !req
121. A deserter from Iserlohn.Copy !req
122. It's a matter of course that you
will be court-martialed, isn't it?Copy !req
123. Even though Admiral
Seeckt died heroically.Copy !req
124. To various commanders, I'm afraid I'm
no more than a cowardly deserter.Copy !req
125. However, Your Excellency,
I have something to say.Copy !req
126. I would like Your
Excellency to hear it.Copy !req
127. It's unreasonable, isn't it?Copy !req
128. It is not with me that you must
contend, it is the court-martial.Copy !req
129. You are the
commander's advisor.Copy !req
130. To not correct his mistakes,
is not to perform your duty.Copy !req
131. However, you pursued
your own safety.Copy !req
132. Putting forward that fact,
as a good excuse, is useless.Copy !req
133. You are mistaken.Copy !req
134. I am the only living survivor of the command staff from the Iserlohn stationed fleet.Copy !req
135. Just by surviving,
I am to be punished.Copy !req
136. As you see, both of
my eyes are cybernetic.Copy !req
137. I had no right to
live, as a weakling.Copy !req
138. If it had been during
the reign of Kaiser Rudolf...Copy !req
139. I would have been done
away with long since.Copy !req
140. Do you understand?Copy !req
141. I hate them.Copy !req
142. Kaiser Rudolf, and his descendants,
and all those produced by him.Copy !req
143. A bold speech,
isn't it?Copy !req
144. The Galactic Empire...Copy !req
145. No, the Goldenbaum
Dynasty must perish.Copy !req
146. If it is possible, I want to
destroy it with my own hands.Copy !req
147. But I have
no such talent.Copy !req
148. What I can do, is aid in
the entrance of a new leader.Copy !req
149. Your Excellency, Imperial Admiral,
Count Reinhard von Lohengramm.Copy !req
150. Do you know what
you're saying?Copy !req
151. Of course I do.Copy !req
152. How many times
shall I say it?Copy !req
153. The Goldenbaum
Dynasty must fall.Copy !req
154. Then, after that, there is nobody other than
Your Excellency who can build a new Empire.Copy !req
155. Kircheis!Copy !req
156. Arrest Captain Oberstein!Copy !req
157. There was a pledge of
treason against the Empire.Copy !req
158. As an Imperial soldier,
it cannot be forgiven!Copy !req
159. You, too, are this kind
of person, after all?Copy !req
160. Very well.Copy !req
161. Vice Admiral Kircheis,
please go in your narrow way...Copy !req
162. and take care of one
person with devotion.Copy !req
163. Vice Admiral Kircheis...Copy !req
164. can you shoot me?Copy !req
165. As you see,
I am unarmed.Copy !req
166. Can you shoot
me nonetheless?Copy !req
167. I'll bet you can't shoot.
That's the kind of man you are.Copy !req
168. You must not aid His Excellency's leadership,
and just that, to deserve respect.Copy !req
169. Without fail, in light,
shadows must follow.Copy !req
170. However, does young Count
Lohengramm not yet realize that?Copy !req
171. Kircheis.Copy !req
172. You're an outspoken man,
aren't you?Copy !req
173. I am grateful.Copy !req
174. It was hated by
Admiral Seeckt, too, no doubt.Copy !req
175. That Admiral was not a person who stirred
loyalty in the hearts of his subordinates.Copy !req
176. Very well.Copy !req
177. I'll purchase you
from the nobles.Copy !req
178. All of you, shirking responibility
and not sticking to your positions...Copy !req
179. I think that such good
grace must be laudable.Copy !req
180. But if the three seats of the
chiefs are empty simultaneously...Copy !req
181. at least one of them will
become Count Lohengramm's.Copy !req
182. His standing would increase.
And that would be helpful to him.Copy !req
183. We hadn't considered
that point...Copy !req
184. but we're
soldiers, too.Copy !req
185. I'm mortified that clinging to our positions
is expressed as a "mistaken attitude."Copy !req
186. If you please,
accept them.Copy !req
187. I see.Copy !req
188. If you say so much,
it's unavoidable.Copy !req
189. At any rate,
I'll inform His Majesty.Copy !req
190. I suppose we can't stop those
who say they want to resign.Copy !req
191. But...Copy !req
192. Summon Count Lohengramm.Copy !req
193. Which position do you want?Copy !req
194. Even if they hadn't rendered distinguished
personal service to the state...Copy !req
195. I cannot steal
another person's post.Copy !req
196. The surrender of Iserlohn Fortress was due to
the failures of both Seeckt and Stockhausen.Copy !req
197. However, Admiral Seeckt paid
for his crime with his death.Copy !req
198. And now the other one
is in an enemy prison.Copy !req
199. I don't think there is any other
person who must be held to account.Copy !req
200. If you please, I respectfully beg Your
Majesty not to blame the three chiefs.Copy !req
201. You have a point. What do you
think of what the Count says?Copy !req
202. I am struck with admiration for the Count's
opinion, which is unexpected of his youth.Copy !req
203. As a retainer, I beg for generosity
toward the three distinguished chiefs.Copy !req
204. If both of you say so, I will not even give
the three of them a severe punishment.Copy !req
205. I will leave the particulars
to the Secretary of State.Copy !req
206. Is that all
there is to discuss?Copy !req
207. It is so.Copy !req
208. Well then, I will
leave the two of you.Copy !req
209. I must see to
the world of flowers.Copy !req
210. There are no words of gratitude
for His Majesty's generosity, but...Copy !req
211. And being in accordance with that brat's
influence, it was reluctantly given, huh?Copy !req
212. Isn't it unexpectedly
unselfish of him?Copy !req
213. What?Copy !req
214. That's just the appearance he
put on for His Majesty's benefit.Copy !req
215. Count Lohengramm is coming to seek the exemption of Captain Oberstein!Copy !req
216. Oberstein?Copy !req
217. Yes... He wants to transfer
his posting to his own Admiralty.Copy !req
218. It's a very suspicious
arrangement, isn't it?Copy !req
219. I suppose we can't refuse.Copy !req
220. Only because we don't bask in the
favor of His Majesty's generosity.Copy !req
221. If that's his aim,
he's a crafty fellow.Copy !req
222. However, no matter how many "three
chiefs" seats it's in exchange for...Copy !req
223. I'm afraid it's
unthinkable until it's done.Copy !req
224. That is also true.Copy !req
225. Such things as the three chiefs' posts,
I can have at any time.Copy !req
226. I'll loan them to them for a little
while instead of an old folk's home.Copy !req
227. Because, on the whole, such
things as the three chiefs' posts...Copy !req
228. are simply stopping points to me.Copy !req
229. What's the matter, Kircheis?Copy !req
230. There's something you
want to say, isn't there?Copy !req
231. As the person at fault,
you should know.Copy !req
232. Don't be angry.Copy !req
233. I suppose it's about my
making Oberstein an advisor.Copy !req
234. Oberstein is a
dangerous man.Copy !req
235. I know.Copy !req
236. There's too much of a
habit of cutting off heads.Copy !req
237. He was no man to be lost to
the hands of such as Seeckt!Copy !req
238. Shall he be lost to the
hands of Lord Reinhard?Copy !req
239. I suppose so...Copy !req
240. I'm not expecting friendship
or loyalty in that man.Copy !req
241. I'm just making that
man useful to me.Copy !req
242. In order to accomplish
my own objective.Copy !req
243. Therefore, I will also
use Oberstein's mind.Copy !req
244. Without controlling Oberstein, do you think it's
possible to hope for the leadership of space?Copy !req
245. A drink?
I have some good wine.Copy !req
246. No...Copy !req
247. there's still some
work I need to do today.Copy !req
248. I see.Copy !req
249. We'll just use Oberstein
for the sake of our objective.Copy !req
250. Our objective?Copy !req
251. Let's hurry,
Lord Reinhard.Copy !req
252. We won't make it
in time for curfew.Copy !req
253. It's been so long since I saw
my sister, I forgot about the time.Copy !req
254. She was well, as always.Copy !req
255. Can anyone be well in
a place like that?Copy !req
256. Kircheis, it's a shortcut!Copy !req
257. Lord Reinhard...Copy !req
258. Isn't it okay?Copy !req
259. Hey, don't disobey. If you do
as I say, it won't be bad!Copy !req
260. Please don't...Copy !req
261. If it's money you want, I'll give it to you.
Or I'll have you live in my house.Copy !req
262. There's someone I'm
promised to for the future.Copy !req
263. So what?Copy !req
264. Someone who can compare
with a noble like me?Copy !req
265. S... somebody!Copy !req
266. Even if somebody comes, there's
no one who can oppose me!Copy !req
267. Also, what'll happen to you if
you don't do as I say, quietly?Copy !req
268. Lord Reinhard,
you take lots of risks.Copy !req
269. People like that...Copy !req
270. What do they
think people are?Copy !req
271. Assuming it's a matter
of course to rule over them.Copy !req
272. Stealing from people
and insulting people...Copy !req
273. yet they say that it's
their privilege to be forgiven?Copy !req
274. Those people are corrupt!Copy !req
275. This empire is corrupt!Copy !req
276. Lord Reinhard.Copy !req
277. I don't think I can forgive Rudolf,
and what he did, becoming Kaiser.Copy !req
278. He set up people who
flattered him as nobles...Copy !req
279. and the result of
that is that disgrace.Copy !req
280. Haven't you thought things
like this, Kircheis?Copy !req
281. The Goldenbaum Dynasty, as with the birth
of the human race, need not have happened.Copy !req
282. It's only been 500 years
since Rudolf built it.Copy !req
283. Before that, neither the Empire
nor the Goldenbaum family existed...Copy !req
284. and he was no more
than one citizen.Copy !req
285. Originally, Rudolf was no more than
an upstart man of ambition...Copy !req
286. And who, riding the current of the times,
was made into a sacred, inviolable Kaiser.Copy !req
287. Lord Reinhard.Copy !req
288. Kircheis.Copy !req
289. Yes?Copy !req
290. Do you think that what was possible
for Rudolf is impossible for me?Copy !req
291. It's okay.
There's no one here.Copy !req
292. Lord Reinhard, saying
such a thing as that...Copy !req
293. It's okay,
I've only told you.Copy !req
294. What do you think?
Is it possible?Copy !req
295. If it's you,
maybe you can do it.Copy !req
296. Come with me, Kircheis.Copy !req
297. Together, we'll have the universe!Copy !req
298. Please, win the universe,
Lord Reinhard.Copy !req
299. Then...Copy !req
300. The stars are no different
than they were that night.Copy !req
301. Your Excellency, you don't regret
this latest disposition, I suppose?Copy !req
302. It's not that.Copy !req
303. From here on, my battle is not
just a matter for the battlefield.Copy !req
304. Political struggles.
Imperial Court struggles.Copy !req
305. To avoid complications, both unending
deceit and murder may be necessary.Copy !req
306. Understand, Oberstein?Copy !req
307. It is for that reason
I have procured you.Copy !req
308. In exchange for the posts
of the three Chiefs of Staff...Copy !req
309. be of use to me.Copy !req
310. If you understand that much,
I have nothing to say.Copy !req
311. I'm afraid, Your Majesty.Copy !req
312. What is it?Copy !req
313. I say that I'm more than prepared
to incur your displeasure, but...Copy !req
314. About Count Lohengramm?Copy !req
315. I suppose you're saying that I give too much
power and status to Annerose's little brother.Copy !req
316. Your Majesty, did you say
that you agree with me?Copy !req
317. Since you don't know fear, you're not limited to wielding authority as senior statesman.Copy !req
318. Do you think I don't know that he's scheming to usurp the throne by taking advantage of me?Copy !req
319. So you've heard the rumors.Copy !req
320. Is it not good?Copy !req
321. Sire?Copy !req
322. As with the genesis
of the human race...Copy !req
323. there's no reason for the
existence of the Goldenbaum Dynasty.Copy !req
324. Just as there is no immortal person, I'm afraid
that there is also no indestructible nation.Copy !req
325. The evil truth may be that the
Galactic Empire will die out in my era.Copy !req
326. At any rate,
if it is to be destroyed...Copy !req
327. it should be destroyed
as magnificently as possible.Copy !req
328. There have been 36 Galactic Kaisers
since the first Kaiser, Rudolf.Copy !req
329. People who foresee that the time
is approaching to bring to a full stop...Copy !req
330. the history of those
nearly 500 years...Copy !req
331. are still few.Copy !req
332. End ThemeCopy !req
333. Ogura KeiCopy !req
334. People are hoarding up...Copy !req
335. Horikawa Ryo
Hironaka MasashiCopy !req
336. wonderfully hot tears in their hearts.Copy !req
337. Friedrich IV:Copy !req
338. Shiozawa Kaneto
Saka Osamu
Ito HiroshiCopy !req
339. The heavily futile war...Copy !req
340. obstructs the road you'll go on.Copy !req
341. Don't kill your dreams, follow your dreams.Copy !req
342. Timing edits/Edits:
Central Anime
DVD Version 2.0Copy !req
343. The clear sparkling of the galaxy...Copy !req
344. reflected in the tears wetting your
cheeks the day we can rejoice.Copy !req
345. Across the bridge of light...Copy !req
346. stripping your heart naked.Copy !req
347. Across the bridge of light...Copy !req
348. setting tears and love free.Copy !req
349. Preview of Next EpisodeCopy !req
350. The history of the Galactic Empire is a history of political strife...Copy !req
351. where blood is washed over
by another layer of blood.Copy !req
352. Now, Reinhard and Kircheis are
entangled in one such dispute.Copy !req
353. Next episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Episode 09, "The Klopstock Incident."Copy !req
354. Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Episode 09Copy !req
355. The Klopstock IncidentCopy !req
356. Another page to the history of the Galaxy.Copy !req