Legend of the Galactic Heroes 2x23

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Yang is promoted to Fleet Admiral as he lands on Heinessen. Yang clarifies his war plan to the government of the Alliance. The war plan is to attack the spread out Imperial fleet and lure out Reinhard. If Reinhard is killed, his admirals will lose their unifying force, potentially causing infighting. Julian and Yang go out to dinner and catch up on the events which have happened in the last few months. Merkatz leads the exile Imperial government fleet to join with Yang's. Reinhard has a flu and thinks of the past. The end of February, 799 S.C. / 490 I.C.: The unified Alliance fleet launches from Heinessen.

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1. D-YFI@AniDB

2. OF THE

3. In order to make Urvasi, the second planet of the Gandharva system, into a military base...

4. and feed 20 million soldiers...

5. the Imperial forces needed many resources from their homeland.

6. The commander guarding the supply ships was the Rear Admiral Sombart.

7. The Alliance forces are not completely destroyed yet.

8. People tend to take supply lines lightly...

9. But do not forget that cutting supply lines...

10. is the most effective method to make the enemy retreat.

11. Do not lose communications with the main force...

12. and the moment you sense any danger, call for help immediately.

13. Understood.

14. If I should fail, I will place my humble life in your hands as an example to the entire fleet.

15. Please do not worry.

16. My Lord. On this occasion, should I go?

17. Sombart, since you spoke confidently, you must take this responsibility.

18. Understood?

19. Yes, sir.

20. I said that, but this is really boring.

21. Enemy fleet approaching! There are about 17,000 of them!

22. What?

23. Turneisen.

24. Yes, sir.

25. Take your fleet, and go to meet the supply ships.

26. Yes, sir.

27. But has there been any report that we're being attacked?

28. We haven't received the scheduled report from our supply ships.

29. Yes, sir.

30. It was just as Reinhard feared.

31. By the time Vice Admiral Turneisen arrived, there was no sign of the Alliance.

32. The only thing left at this sad scene...

33. were the destroyed supply ships and the 30 escort ships that had survived.

34. It is natural that the enemy would attack our supply line.

35. Despite my warning and your confident words, you failed to protect the supplies.

36. There is no excuse!

37. You judge yourself.

38. It is partially my fault that I didn't set any definite plans...

39. but to achieve a permanent takeover...

40. not just a temporary invasion, we must act carefully.

41. But this time, I have decided.

42. We must destroy all of the organized enemy forces completely.

43. In other words, we will besiege and destroy the Yang Fleet.

44. Admiral Steinmetz.

45. Yes, sir.

46. The Yang Fleet didn't return to the capital, Heinessen, but disappeared somewhere.

47. Look for them with your fleet.

48. When you find him, we will move with all of our forces to defeat them.

49. Flagship - Vonkel

50. Yes, sir. I will go immediately!

51. The enemy is making their move.

52. Rear Admiral Fischer, lead them to that point.

53. We will set up our formation there.

54. Attenborough, have them find us once the formation is ready.

55. I'll let you decide how you do it.

56. Well, our plan with the supply ships was a success...

57. but this is only the first step in the harsh battles to come.

58. As we win, more difficult enemies will come out.

59. As I think of it, it seems ridiculous.

60. By the way, Julian, why in the world are you here?

61. This is...

62. Well, you see...

63. Because Lt. Minci is responsible for reporting the information he gathered on Phezzan...

64. to you, Admiral Yang, so you can make military plans.

65. Oh, that's right.

66. What is that?

67. What do you mean, "What is that?"

68. That's 2Lt Louis Mashengo.

69. I know that.

70. Why is he on this ship?

71. Of course, it's because Julian is here.

72. He's a good bodyguard.

73. Everyone is getting on board without my permission.

74. What about military order?

75. Too many irregular personnel on this ship.

76. I agree.

77. It has become chaotic all of the sudden, so it must be hard to maintain order.

78. And just what is the Fortress Commissioner doing here?

79. I can't just leave you as a guardian.

80. 01 March

81. We've found the enemy.

82. Their location is between Ritarl and Triplar.

83. That's way outside the normal route.

84. According to information from Phezzan, there's a black hole nearby.

85. It's about 9 kilometers wide...

86. but the danger zone extends up to 3200 light seconds, or 960,000,000 kilometers.

87. We shouldn't go any closer than 1,000,000,000 kilometers.

88. The enemy is located at that the 1,000,000,000 kilometer line...

89. and they're setting their formation as we approach.

90. They're taking up a position with the black hole at their backs.

91. What're they thinking?

92. It might be that they're doing that so we can't attack from behind.

93. And they might be looking for a psychological effect.

94. In other words, "There's nowhere to run."

95. Then we'll encircle them halfway.

96. They cannot escape to their rear.

97. Admiral Lennenkanpt.

98. Yes, sir.

99. Go help Steinmetz's fleet immediately.

100. Yes, sir.

101. All ships advance slowly.

102. Spread our wings to encircle the enemy completely.

103. Good. All ships advance at high speed immediately.

104. We'll break through their center now.

105. The enemy has broken through our center!

106. What?

107. The enemy is spreading out to port and starboard!

108. All ships come about 180 degrees!

109. Prepare to be attacked by the enemy that has broken through!

110. We're going to get pushed into the black hole instead of them.

111. Admiral.

112. Their formation wasn't defensive.

113. Since we decided to half-encircle them...

114. we made our center line thinner...

115. making it easier for them to penetrate through the middle.

116. The enemy was planning that from the beginning.

117. We've been trapped.

118. I've never seen a frontal breakthrough and backside attack executed this well.

119. Steinmetz is a first rate officer.

120. His strategy was perfectly calculated, but his perfect calculation didn't work.

121. Don't hold back!

122. If the situation has reversed, then all we have to do is to reverse it again!

123. Concentrate fire at their center, and we'll penetrate their mid-section!

124. Hurry up!

125. Now's the time.

126. All ships, pinpoint attack on the front of the enemy force.

127. No!

128. Spread the fleet!

129. Enemy forces are approaching us from the behind.

130. There's a chance that we may be attacked.

131. What?

132. Approaching from behind, huh?

133. How far behind us are they, in terms of time?

134. Approximate contact time is about 3 hours.

135. Then we'll need to defeat the enemy in 2 hours and run away in an hour.

136. So increase our firepower.

137. We'll push the enemy into the black hole.

138. Send out the Valkyries!

139. We're being pulled in by the gravity!

140. There's problem with the engine!

141. Go forward full speed!

142. Main engines, full power!

143. No, it's not working!

144. We can't control the gravity.

145. We need help.

146. We're being pulled in.

147. Admiral.

148. All ships, move toward 4 o'clock.

149. Sir.

150. Go to just in front of the danger zone of the black hole...

151. and get on a hyperbolic route to gain more power in addition to our engines.

152. Swing by, using the black hole?

153. Yes.

154. But if we do that, we'll be defenseless against the enemy.

155. We have no choice.

156. If this keeps up, we'll be completely destroyed by the enemy and the black hole.

157. It's better than that.

158. You're right.

159. All ships turn starboard!

160. Go forward at full speed!

161. They're making a bold move.

162. The enemy to our rear has approached to within 750,000 kilometers.

163. We've identified the ship.

164. It's the Garga Falmul.

165. It's Admiral Lennenkanpt's ship.

166. Oh, it's Mr. Lennen's ship.

167. The enemy in front of us is nearly destroyed.

168. Should we retreat from the field just as planned?

169. We'll fire three shots just before we get in their range.

170. Then we'll retreat to the Rainharl system.

171. But we'll do so slowly and in good order.

172. Flagship - Garga Falmul

173. The enemy is retreating.

174. Don't let them go.

175. All ships, full speed.

176. Wait.

177. All ships, fall back.

178. Keep your distance.

179. Okay, now!

180. All ships turn around and attack.

181. Fall back!

182. All ships fall back and regroup!

183. March 2 at 13:00, when Lennenkanpt's fleet had finally regained order from chaos...

184. Yang's fleet had completely disappeared.

185. Why did the enemy stop their advance?

186. If they had kept going, the situation would've been reversed.

187. Lennen was trapped in Iserlohn Fortress not too long ago.

188. If we showed him a weakness on purpose...

189. he would suspect that it was a trap and would want to retreat.

190. It's a matter of psychology.

191. Yep.

192. But because of this, there'll be thousands of widows and orphans who will hate me.

193. This is too heavy to carry on my own back.

194. I wonder what going to Hell once would be like.

195. If the Admiral is going to Hell, I'll go with you.

196. At the very least, I can keep you company.

197. Don't be foolish.

198. I was planning on you going to Heaven and fishing me up to Heaven from Hell.

199. I want you to do good things.

200. I'll try my best.

201. If you're in Yang's fleet, having even a dozen lives isn't enough.

202. I've never heard of a battle double-header.

203. In your case, you need a dozen women for each of your lives.

204. That's not exactly accurate.

205. A dozen women need me.

206. So I can't die easily.

207. Well, if you die, those women will just find other men with other good qualities.

208. Wha...?

209. I hope this will become a good lesson.

210. There are opponents who are beyond your level.

211. Think of why I have given you your position and start from the very beginning.

212. Yes, sir.

213. Then you're saying you'll send Admiral Lennenkanpt to Iserlohn as commander...

214. and call Admiral Lutz here?

215. Yes.

216. I'm opposed to that plan.

217. There are three reasons.

218. First, if you punish Lennenkanpt and not punish Steinmetz, they will feel it's unfair.

219. Second, you have already punished Rear Admiral Sombart.

220. If you do more, it will intimidate your own soldiers.

221. Lastly, people will regard the position of commander of Iserlohn Fortress lightly.

222. What you're saying is true in theory.

223. But if we send both Lennenkanpt and Steinmetz, our force will decrease too much.

224. In other words, I should just punish both of them lightly.

225. With all due respect, yes.

226. I wouldn't think even Yang Wenli would aim to win this war...

227. .by accumulating tactical victories to overcome his disadvantage in numbers.

228. I wonder what he is thinking.

229. What?

230. Do you have any ideas...?

231. Yes.

232. What is it? Just tell me.

233. Prince Lohengramm said...

234. in order for the Alliance to overcome its disadvantage in numbers, they must kill me...

235. that is, defeat Prince Lohengramm.

236. I see.

237. Then while it looks like Yang Wenli is concentrating on winning with tactics...

238. you think that this is all a set-up to bring Prince Lohengramm before him.

239. If we think that way, it all makes sense.

240. That's true.

241. If Prince Lohengramm dies...

242. we lose our leader and the object of our loyalty.

243. The question becomes, "For whom do we fight?"

244. From the Alliance's point of view, it's everything they could hope for.

245. His successor has not been decided yet.

246. Whoever it may be, we won't have an absolute leadership like Prince Lohengramm's.

247. Is that it?

248. I could drink another bottle.

249. Unfortunately, ever since the supply ships were destroyed...

250. the suppliers' moods and willingness to share haven't been good.

251. We can't have just high-ranking officers enjoying themselves.

252. Running out of wine and beer is one thing...

253. but if we run out of meat and bread, it will affect the morale of the soldiers.

254. There are no examples of starving soldiers winning a war.

255. Famine is the most common reason for one's forces to revolt.

256. Since we're deep in enemy territory...

257. it'll be a serious threat once the soldiers start complaining.

258. Basically, we need to fight before we run out of food.

259. According to information from Phezzan, the Alliance has 84 supply bases in their territory.

260. Since they stole our supplies, it's an "eye for an eye."

261. I'd like to go attack and raid their supply bases.

262. Flagship - Salamander

263. Is this OK with you, Sir?

264. Yes.

265. It's better to have more supplies...

266. and we should take the opportunity to increase the soldiers' morale.

267. 1600, 24 March

268. There are enemies ahead of us. They appear to be supply ships.

269. We've identified supply containers in front of them.

270. Supply containers in front of them?

271. Then they won't be able to respond to a frontal assault.

272. This territory is far from our normal route.

273. They must be thinking that we won't come here.

274. Being disorganized because we're not expected, huh?

275. We'll steal their supply containers.

276. Move forward as we surround them.

277. Our fleet has gotten better at acting out our retreats.

278. Don't go too far.

279. Our objective is to steal the supplies.

280. Gather the containers left by the enemy quickly.

281. Should we check their contents?

282. Yes, we should.

283. The enemy is coming back.

284. They must be reluctant to give them up. Retreat as we protect the containers.

285. Captain, set this ship at the end of our fleet.

286. We will fight them back.

287. The enemy is retreating again.

288. Good.

289. We'll get out of this area.

290. What?

291. There were soldiers inside of the containers?

292. It must be a trick, knowing that we're running out of supplies.

293. We'll give up the containers. Blow up the containers.

294. All ships go forward quickly.

295. We'll attack any remaining enemy ships.

296. It's a helium explosion.

297. The containers appear to contain helium.

298. Enemy ships are approaching us!

299. All ships, retreat at full speed!

300. We've been tricked.

301. There's no need to chase them.

302. It seems that human beings have their own strength.

303. Prince Lohengramm's anger has probably reached the boiling point by now.

304. With his supplies running out, he will soon stage a massive attack with his whole fleet.

305. Probably with more fierce will power and greater tactics than ever.

306. That's enough.

307. Even an excellent officer like Wahlen was tricked.

308. Because he is an excellent officer, Wahlen was tricked.

309. It was same with Steinmetz and Lennenkanpt.

310. I have no excuse.

311. But I did discover one important thing.

312. I made an observation after the battle that they don't have a regular supply base...

313. but change where they get their supplies after every battle, and move as they fight.

314. This is a problem.

315. The whole Alliance territory is acting as their base.

316. It looks like a guerrilla war waged by a regular army.

317. Yang Wenli even abandoned Iserlohn Fortress.

318. He must have plenty of supplies.

319. When they focus this hard, they're fearsome.

320. It's just one fleet.

321. Even though he can appear anytime, anywhere...

322. we're allowing one fleet to play around with us.

323. We could just destroy or occupy all 84 of their supply bases.

324. That's an impractical proposition.

325. If we send out our forces, our Gandharva System defenses will be thin.

326. We'd make a foolish mistake if we dispersed our forces too much.

327. As you know, all Yang has done so far is to destroy us one by one.

328. Then are you saying that we just watch and let him do his thing?

329. I wouldn't say that. It's true that we have no time.

330. So we draw Yang Wenli up to the stage.

331. We'll set a trap to bring him out in the open and surround him.

332. The problem is, what kind of bait do we use to trap him?

333. The movement of Yang's fleet must have a pattern.

334. If we analyze the pattern...

335. we must be able to figure out which supply base he will use next.

336. Are you an idiot?

337. If we wait until we find out their pattern...

338. who knows how many years we would have to wait.

339. It doesn't matter how much Yang Wenli moves around.

340. All we have to do is to destroy the capital.

341. And most of our forces will return to the Empire.

342. Then the unharmed Yang Fleet will retake the capital and give rebirth to the Alliance.

343. Then we'd have to come out here again.

344. If we defeat Yang's fleet, we can destroy the Alliance completely.

345. But if we don't, there'll be no complete victory for us.

346. You're all afraid of Yang Wenli just as sheep are afraid of wolves.

347. What're you going to do about setting examples for future officers?

348. What I'm afraid of is the distance from the Empire to here, not Yang Wenli.

349. If you can't understand that, I have nothing to talk to you about.

350. I heard that you called for me.

351. Summon all the admirals. I have decided on our strategy.

352. Within a month, Yang Wenli will disappear from space.

353. Look forward to it.

354. I ask you, why did we come tens of thousands of light years out here?

355. Was it to make Yang Wenli more famous?

356. Did your spirit as warriors grow wings and fly away?

357. I know how angry you are.

358. No, because I know your anger, I would like to receive permission...

359. to make up for my past mistakes.

360. I will expect that.

361. But it's time for me to come up and finish this once for all.

362. Reuental.

363. Yes, sir.

364. You take your fleet to Rio Bell sector and attack the supply base and secure the area.

365. You understand, don't you?

366. This is a pretense.

367. Others shall also take their fleets and attack elsewhere, leaving me isolated.

368. If Yang Wenli sees me isolated, he will show himself.

369. Then we'll trap and destroy him.

370. Then Your Excellency is going to set yourself as bait...

371. and face Yang Wenli's attack with just your fleet?

372. This is too dangerous.

373. Please let at least my fleet remain here with you.

374. That's a needless worry.

375. Do you think I'll lose to Yang Wenli's fleet with the same number of ships, Muller?

376. That's not it...

377. I'm not worried about that.

378. Although Yang Wenli is a famous admiral, he's only a solidier commanding a fleet.

379. It isn't suitable for Your Excellency to battle him under the same conditions.

380. Please rethink this.

381. From what I heard, Yang Wenli has become a Fleet Admiral.

382. Since I am also an Imperial Fleet Admiral, we could say that we're equal.

383. There's no one who is equal to you in the entire universe!

384. I understand.

385. Since you've decided, it isn't our place to question you.

386. But if you would tell us how you'll face Yang Wenli, we can relax.

387. I've already thought about that.

388. I'll wipe away your worries.

389. Emil, bring that over here.

390. Yes, sir.

391. Look at this.

392. Even though the papers are thin, with dozens of them, all the wine is absorbed.

393. I will take this approach with Yang Wenli.

394. Yang Wenli won't be able to penetrate all of my defense lines.

395. Then, when he stops, you'll turn back and encircle him.

396. You'll destroy him and bring him to me. I don't care whether he's dead or alive.

397. We'll show the Free Planets Alliance what happened to Yang Wenli...

398. and destroy them as well.

399. Yes, sir.

400. We should take over planet Heinessen...

401. and make them surrender without dealing with Yang's fleet.

402. If we make them persuade Yang Wenli to stop what would become meaningless battles...

403. we'll achieve your goal of conquest without any battles.

404. And I end without ever defeating Yang Wenli.

405. No, I cannot do that, Fraulein. I cannot lose to anyone.

406. People admire and stay loyal to me because I'm undefeated.

407. I'm not supported because of my bloodline.

408. Then, as you wish.

409. I will follow you.

410. No, Fraulein.

411. This time, I'll have you wait here for good news.

412. It will not be like the war last time.

413. There's no leeway to have you with me.

414. But, Your Excellency...

415. If anything happened to you, how could I apologize to Count Mariendorf?

416. All fleets will turn back, encircle Yang's fleet, and destroy them.

417. It's a brilliant strategy.

418. But what if we don't turn back?

419. He just runs away and doesn't stand and fight.

420. Yang Wenli is a coward.

421. Emil, that's not right.

422. Admirals gain their fame only because they know when and how to withdraw.

423. A beast that only knows how to go forward and fight...

424. is just material to make hunters look good.

425. But Your Excellency has never run away.

426. It's because I had no need to.

427. If there is a need, I will run away.

428. Emil, don't try to learn from me.

429. No one can copy my way. It will just harm them.

430. But if you learn from people like Yang Wenli, at least you won't be a useless officer.

431. No, you're going to become a doctor.

432. I've said unnecessary things.

433. I can only live this way.

434. Maybe once I could have, but I was destined to take this road when I was small.

435. I worked to regain everything that was taken away from me, but...

436. You must sleep.

437. A child needs time to dream.

438. This is what you wished for.

439. Since I'm giving you what you want, show yourself to me, Miracle Yang.

440. A year and a half after losing his best friend...

441. Reinhard was about to face his greatest enemy.

442. Surrounded by these feelings, he was happy for a moment.

443. Preview of Next Episode

444. Reinhard uses himself as bait to trap Yang.

445. Yang, knowing it's a trap, takes the challenge.

446. Their battle has finally begun.

447. Next episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 51, "The Battle of Vermilion, Part 1."

448. Another page of galactic history turns.

449. Legend of Galactic Heroes Episode 51

450. Battle to the Death at Vermilion, Part 1