Legend of the Galactic Heroes 2x21

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Julian and friends leave Phezzan on a cargo ship. Julian tricks the captain of an Imperial destroyer and captures the destroyer. Reinhard organizes and briefs his fleet on the invasion plan. The Imperial fleet has a 3 to 1 fleet number advantage over the hodgepodge fleet of the Alliance. The Imperial and Alliance fleets are days away from a battle in the uninhabited Rantemario star system.

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1. D-YFI@AniDB

2. OF THE

3. It was February 7th of Space Century 799, Imperial Century 490.

4. The Alliance received information on Imperial Fleet formation for the first time at 12:40.

5. The Imperial Fleet is approaching the Rantemario system.

6. They total more than a hundred thousand ships.

7. They are lining up five fleets and are taking a route...

8. that just hits the orbit of the secondary planet to go through our forces.

9. Looking at the Empire's formation, isn't it a two-headed snake formation?

10. If so, fighting a frontal battle is just what the enemy wants us to do.

11. It seems to me that there's too much danger in it.

12. Most likely...

13. No, it's exactly as you say.

14. But we have no choice.

15. We must attack the mid-section of the enemy formation and destroy them fleet by fleet.

16. Lt. Commander Soun Soulzzcuaritter

17. What you say is correct.

18. Prince Lohengramm is showing us why he deserves his title as a genius.

19. He's always one step ahead of us, cornering us tactically, and then starting the battle.

20. That's why Yang Wenli and others praise him highly for his genius.

21. Do you know about this story, Lt. Commander Soun?

22. I heard Yang say...

23. "If I were born in the Empire, I would gladly rush to the Imperial flag."

24. Isn't it a little problematic for him to say that?

25. Why?

26. I'd do the same thing.

27. Of course, I'm old and unskilled, so he might not use me.

28. 5.25 light-seconds until contact with the enemy fleet.

29. The body of the formation has more ships than we expected.

30. I think it's possible to break through with a frontal attack...

31. but if we take too much time...

32. there's a danger that we'll be surrounded by both their right and left wings.

33. That's what I was just thinking.

34. "Perhaps we should make them move first, draw them toward us, fend off their attacks..."

35. "... then we surround either the right or left wing and destroy them one at a time."

36. Our forces have started to fire!

37. What?

38. We haven't given any orders yet!

39. Commander.

40. This is the weak spot of a force thrown together in a hurry.

41. We have no choice.

42. We'll charge the center just like the original plan.

43. All ships, fire!

44. 1345, 8 February

45. 1415, 8 February

46. Thirty minutes have passed.

47. I guess it's time to move.

48. All ships, advance together.

49. Commander Armsdorf

50. Your Excellency, we're just going to advance?

51. It's a type of provocative action. We'll see how the enemy reacts.

52. Yes, sir.

53. 5th Fleet Flagship - Rio Grande

54. The enemy ships are advancing.

55. Commander.

56. Don't worry about it. They're just trying to intimidate us, so don't be fooled by it.

57. Flagship Rustam

58. The enemy fleet is advancing!

59. The ship at the fore is confirmed as the Beiowolf!

60. It's Mittermeyer's fleet!

61. Rear Admiral Marinetti

62. It's the Gale Wolf's fleet?

63. Commander.

64. Open fire!

65. Fire as much as you can!

66. If we don't stop them, they'll crush us quickly!

67. Attack! Attack!

68. Flagship Belenus

69. Rear Admiral Xaniel

70. Fire! Fire!

71. They're concentrating their fire on one spot!

72. If this continues, we'll be split up!

73. What?

74. A crack is forming in the enemy formation.

75. Surprising.

76. It's said that desperation can sometimes yield an outcome surpassing strength and tactics.

77. Our forward group is charging.

78. All ships, retreat for now.

79. We'll retreat and disperse the enemy attacks.

80. It's only a small part of the enemy fleet that's charging us.

81. They'll reach their limit soon.

82. This is surprising.

83. Admiral Mittermeyer is being pushed back.

84. Lt. Commander Theodor von Lucke

85. I didn't realize the enemy had such capable fighters.

86. For the Alliance, it's more desperation than courage.

87. Mittermeyer is a bullfighter.

88. It seems that he's being pushed by the bull...

89. but he's reserving his strength and looking for a chance.

90. But it could be that he's really having trouble.

91. I should get going now.

92. This is ridiculous. They aren't considering the consequences.

93. Don't they have any plans or calculations?

94. This is getting out of hand.

95. Can we break them down now that the tide is on our side?

96. No, this is like a tiger getting confused...

97. because an untrained hunting dog is barking fiercely at it.

98. If they try their best, we'll be completely crushed.

99. Yes, that's correct.

100. We must bring order to our attack...

101. or we might face the danger of getting our forces split up.

102. Open all communication channels and get everyone under control.

103. Stop advancing. Retreat and return to the formation.

104. You guys have done enough.

105. Return to formation.

106. We will retreat.

107. 1500, 8 February

108. We're not going to let you hit and run.

109. All ships, come about!

110. Attack.

111. The enemy in front is turning back and attacking!

112. Other enemy forces from the right and left wings are advancing on us as well!

113. Commander.

114. The two-headed snake is finally making its move.

115. With both heads.

116. While returning fire, retreat all the way to the orbit of the first planet.

117. 1600, 8 February

118. Concentrate your fire on the enemy's right wing.

119. We'll destroy that part. Place a wedge in the enemy's formation and split them up.

120. Communicate that to everyone!

121. Have we gotten the order to attack?

122. No. Not yet.

123. At this rate, we may not get the opportunity to achieve anything.

124. Our fleet will make its move in the final battle.

125. The real hero appears at the end.

126. But it's not my nature to wait around.

127. 1900, 8 February

128. Admiral Buteney's fleet on the right has been reduced from 840 ships to 130...

129. and are no longer able to act as part of the formation.

130. I can't believe that we lost more than 80% of his fleet in just 3 hours.

131. The enemy is trying to split us up from the flank.

132. We need to strengthen our defenses.

133. Have Admiral Mouton defend the right wing.

134. Yes, sir!

135. 14th Fleet Flagship - Achilleus

136. Vice Admiral Lionel Mouton

137. Don't let the enemy get in!

138. Focus fire on the tip of the wedge to keep them from doing that!

139. 1945, 8 February

140. Damn. The enemy isn't backing down very easily.

141. It seems that it's impossible to split them up.

142. We opened the wound, but they healed it.

143. We have no choice.

144. We'll spread out our concentrated formation...

145. and stick to the enemy flank to wear down their defenses.

146. Yes, sir.

147. Wahlen's fleet gave up on splitting the enemy, right?

148. Yes, sir.

149. Good.

150. Then we'll leave their right wing to Wahlen's fleet...

151. and we'll go sneak around to their rear.

152. 2000, 8 February

153. What's going on?

154. The energy released by the ship debris of both forces...

155. is being pulled in by Rantemario's gravity, forming a current!

156. So this must be the "space current."

157. The current is being sucked into Rantemario...

158. going between us and the enemy in a circular manner from 3 o'clock to 9'o'clock!

159. All ships, cross the current at full speed!

160. It's stronger than I thought.

161. Commander, it's not impossible to cross...

162. but if we get swept downstream, we'll be too close to Rantemario.

163. Our monitors are already in unstable condition...

164. and we'll risk the possibility of being pulled into the sun.

165. They only total one fifth our numbers.

166. Our victory is assured.

167. Then there's no reason to risk ourselves.

168. We'll give up the idea of taking their rear.

169. We'll get out of the current and concentrate on long range firing.

170. Hurry up!

171. It seems that we were saved from their rear attack.

172. We're heavily outnumbered.

173. We need to use the advantages of this place to fight back.

174. But our hope of splitting up and destroying them section by section has completely failed.

175. We must survive and pray for the Yang Fleet's arrival.

176. You're right.

177. We may not be able to win, but if our purpose is not to lose, there is a way.

178. Maybe we should go near our central force in preparation for the end game.

179. 2130, 8 February

180. Sir?

181. We'll move our fleet right beside the Prince's fleet.

182. You're going to advertise the Black Lancers' presence?

183. No, I just figured we'd wait at a place where I can hear Prince Lohengramm better.

184. And if we were to cross that energy current, we would naturally cross upstream.

185. That's from the right wing.

186. 2145, 8 February

187. Victory will not come very easily.

188. Just like Merkatz, this old man will not fall so easily.

189. But our victory is inevitable. It's just a matter of time.

190. But it's been 10 hours since the battle began.

191. The soldiers won't be able to endure this.

192. Streit.

193. Yes, sir.

194. Since the battle is at a stalemate...

195. more fighting will only cause unnecessary sacrifices on our side.

196. We'll pull back our forces and restructure our formation.

197. During that time, give the soldiers a rest and a meal.

198. Yes, sir.

199. Fraulein Mariendorf.

200. You must be tired after attending your first battle.

201. You should rest in your room.

202. 0900, 9 February

203. Concentrate on defense.

204. You can use the debris of the destroyed ships as a shield.

205. How about this strategy?

206. Very well.

207. Have all motherships release their carrier-borne fighters.

208. And we'll place all motherships and battleships under central command in the battle.

209. Hurry up.

210. Yes, sir.

211. Carrier-borne fighters have been released from the enemy motherships.

212. What're they thinking now?

213. Do you think they're going for an all out battle?

214. Should we send out our Valkyries as well?

215. No. If the battle gets chaotic, we won't be able to fire freely.

216. The enemy's aim might be just that.

217. Then we should reply only with ship bombardment.

218. Answer them with Droisen and Sinzer's cannons.

219. Those little guys are afraid of the bombardment from this ship.

220. Close in on the enemy fleet!

221. The closer we get, the more trapped they'll be, and the closer we'll be to victory!

222. Don't let them escape.

223. We have them locked in.

224. Good, then...

225. What's going on?

226. This is...

227. We've entered the enemy's cross-fire point!

228. They're firing directly at us!

229. They drew us in. Turn around immediately.

230. We'll retreat for now.

231. We've been hit. Our engine is down.

232. We can't move.

233. Request assistance!

234. Request assistance!

235. That's right, don't destroy the enemy ships, just destroy their engines and immobilize them.

236. The enemy won't be able to fire with their allies in the way.

237. I'm sorry. This is like using peoples' lives as shields, but it'll buy us some time.

238. They're brilliant.

239. The way they drew us in and executed that attack...

240. Get Sinzer and Droisen to retreat.

241. Rescue the ships that are immobilized and send them to the rear of our formation.

242. 1045, 2 February

243. "Our victory is still inevitable."

244. "But the enemy is still under control and in good order."

245. The enemy's commander is a very experienced one.

246. If he concentrates on not losing, even Admiral Mittermeyer will have problems.

247. I think that we need to deal a heavy blow and cause critical damage.

248. I guess we must use it.

249. "It's your turn."

250. "Hang the enemy commander's beret on the Black Lancers' spear and deliver it to me."

251. 1100, 2 February

252. Admiral, the Black Lancers have moved.

253. That must mean the final battle is coming.

254. What should we do?

255. We'll implement an all out attack.

256. We can't allow the Black Lancers to take all the best meat from the prey.

257. I totally agree.

258. I have permission from the Admiral.

259. We'll attack at full strength!

260. Don't fall behind the Black Lancers!

261. Victory is near.

262. All ships advance.

263. Admiral, should we go around the current?

264. In our fleet's dictionary, there is no such word as "go around" or retreat.

265. You're right.

266. All ships, advance.

267. Calculate the speed of the enemy ships and the energy current.

268. We can calculate the point where the enemy ships will exit.

269. We've got it.

270. All ships, lock on to the exit point.

271. We'll use a pin-point attack right where they exit.

272. Now.

273. 1120, 9 February

274. Don't let up!

275. Counterattack!

276. We've taken enormous damage. Our ship is immobilized.

277. The sun's finally set. "The general's valor is by the bones of the slain," right?

278. Give us permission to retreat.

279. We need help!

280. We need help!

281. We have no battleships or motherships left for central command.

282. We tried to turn things around, but we didn't have enough strength.

283. I guess this is it.

284. We've lost too much, and we don't have enough.

285. Give me some time alone.

286. You cannot commit suicide, Fleet Commander.

287. Even Admiral Merkatz survived after his loss.

288. Since the space fleet is destroyed, there's no reason for the commander to live.

289. Don't you think so?

290. The space fleet is not completely gone.

291. We still have Yang's fleet.

292. As long as there's even one ship...

293. you need to live to take responsibility as its commander.

294. I've brought death to many people under my command.

295. I've caused widows and fatherless children as well.

296. Are you saying that there is another way for me to take responsibility for those people?

297. If you commit suicide, you're taking responsibility only for the Alliance.

298. What I'm talking about is taking responsibility to the enemy. Yes, the enemy that won.

299. What I'm going to say from this point on is very inhumane.

300. If you don't like what I say, please use that gun on me.

301. When this war ends, the Empire will hold a trial for war criminals.

302. In that case, if the commander is killed in battle or commits suicide...

303. the soldiers who served under him will be used as scapegoats.

304. Oh, I see. I understand.

305. I need to leave this old body for the enemy firing squad, right?

306. You, Commander, and me as well. And Chief Dawson.

307. We need three bodies to be charged.

308. We need to stop the damage there.

309. For the future of the Alliance, we need young men like Yang Wenli to survive.

310. Captain.

311. There's a fleet approaching from the rear.

312. Where are they from? Ask them.

313. Yes, sir.

314. This is the Overhausen from Muller's fleet.

315. Fleet approaching us, identify yourselves.

316. What?

317. It's the enemy!

318. More Alliance forces?

319. We're under attack!

320. We're being attacked from the rear!

321. Stop advancing!

322. Fix the formation and prepare for the enemy attack from the rear!

323. Could the Alliance have more forces than we expected?

324. The force in front of us is just a decoy, and their true aim is to cut off our escape route?

325. We've come 2800 light years into enemy territory.

326. Soldiers' fears are covered with the joy of victory, but...

327. Once the fire of fear has been lit, we'll be in trouble.

328. They want to cut us off that badly...

329. We're being cut off!

330. We won't be able to return to our homeland!

331. We're going to be isolated!

332. The enemy is in a confused state.

333. Commander, this is our chance.

334. Let's concentrate our fire as we retreat.

335. Right.

336. As we fire at the enemy, we'll retreat.

337. All ships, fire all missiles and lasers.

338. It will be difficult to resolve this...

339. since we concentrated our forces, believing it was the final battle.

340. What're we afraid of?

341. If there are new Alliance forces, we'll just crush them one by one.

342. Do not panic! Retreat in order!

343. Even if they cut off our rear...

344. we'll just crush the Alliance and take Heinessen...

345. and then return to the Empire through Iserlohn.

346. That is all.

347. My conduct was embarrassing. I apologize.

348. We became so disordered, even though we won.

349. We may have become too accustomed to victory and forgot how to react to surprises.

350. It's only natural.

351. Even I didn't expect them to have the reserves to pull off this kind of trick.

352. This just may be to confuse us, but we'll proceed with caution.

353. Yes, sir.

354. Could this be the work of Yang Wenli?

355. No one except that trickster could pull this off so effectively.

356. The Alliance has succeeded in retreating and is heading toward Barret.

357. The Imperial forces are also withdrawing to reorient themselves.

358. We saved the Alliance from total destruction.

359. But we were half a day too late.

360. I guess I've gotten sloppy.

361. We expected Lohengramm to take the Phezzan route, but we fell behind again.

362. We succeeded in buying some time.

363. But if I had informed Admiral Bucock, he would have fought differently.

364. If so, we could've prevented many sacrifices.

365. That was close.

366. It'd be arrogant of me to say that I could've changed things if I had been here.

367. At least we avoided the worst scenario. So I should be satisfied with that.

368. Admiral, if we don't hurry to Heinessen, the enemy from Iserlohn might arrive.

369. Oh, of course. All ships, set course for the capital.

370. Man, I'm really working overtime.

371. Communications are back up. The Rio Grande is on.

372. Thank God you're safe.

373. I survived.

374. But I let many soldiers die.

375. What're you saying?

376. You must take charge for the revenge battle.

377. A single enemy destroyer is approaching us.

378. What? That's strange for the enemy.

379. Order them to stop.

380. Yes, sir!

381. Imperial ship approaching us. Stop or we'll open fire.

382. Stop or we will open fire. Stop or we will...

383. I ask you not to attack.

384. This is Ensign Julian Minci from Free Planets Alliance, Phezzan Detachment.

385. We took this ship from the Empire.

386. We, including all passengers, are all against the Empire.

387. I ask you to escort us to Heinessen.

388. This is surprising. Julian Minci...

389. He's alive?

390. Search them just in case.

391. And signal the Hyperion.

392. Admiral.

393. I guess there is a thing called a "natural enemy."

394. Tiamat, Astate, Amlitzer...

395. and now Rantemario.

396. Why does he always appear when I'm about to completely win, and obstruct me?

397. Kircheis, if you were here...

398. we wouldn't let Yang Wenli walk around like this.

399. The Imperial forces left the battlefield...

400. and traveled 2.4 light years to Gandharva system to take over the second planet, Urvasi.

401. When all the Alliance territories fall in the future...

402. this place is to be the primary military base.

403. Preview of Next Episode

404. Yang, who saved the Alliance forces from total destruction...

405. heads back to Heinessen and meets Julian.

406. What is the determination of Yang and his followers...

407. who try to turn things around for the Alliance?

408. Next episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Episode 49:

409. "The Darkness Deepens..."

410. Another page of the galactic history has turned.

411. The Darkness Deepens...

412. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 49