Legend of the Galactic Heroes 2x7

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Geiesburg and Iserlohn fire at each other, causing little damage to the fortresses. After that, Schenkopp and the Rosen Ritter repel a boarding party. Kempf then decide to use the firepower of Geiesburg and the Müller Fleet to make a breach in Iserlohn's outer wall. The operation succeeds, but the Imperial forces can't get through because Admiral Merkatz launches the Iserlohn Fleet and drive off the Müller Fleet. Meanwhile, Yang is on his way back with some reinforcement. April, 15, 798 S.C. / 489 I.C.: in spite of the numerical advantage of the Imperial fleet, the situation is deadlocked. However, Müller learns from a dying prisoner of war that Yang is not in Iserlohn.

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1. D-YFI@AniDB

2. OF THE

3. In every age,

4. in every place,

5. the deeds of men

6. remain the same.

7. One of the POWs has finally said something.

8. He said they were ordered to say Yang Wenli wasn't here, to confuse us.

9. Then it's as we thought.

10. We very nearly fell for it, didn't we, Your Excellency?

11. Is it really so?

12. It's weird that he would set this kind of a trap.

13. In fact, the story that Yang Wenli isn't in the fortress is incredibly hard to believe.

14. That sounds too absurd to be leaked information.

15. Certainly.

16. Besides, for a man like Yang, it's too defensive and roundabout a ploy.

17. Then...

18. Do you really think Yang isn't there?

19. And to try covering up the information leak, they tried to make us think it was a trap?

20. But...

21. There's no proof.

22. Stretch a net of reconnaissance and picket ships throughout the whole Corridor!

23. Your Excellency?

24. Yang Wenli's not in the fortress!

25. We'll wait for his return and take him prisoner.

26. If we can do that far from Iserlohn, the Alliance Fleet itself will collapse!

27. Ultimate victory will be in our hands!

28. What? 3,000 vessels?

29. Yes, sir.

30. Rear Admiral Fusenegger

31. Under Vice Commander Muller's orders...

32. they've been placed in scattered positions throughout the Corridor.

33. What's Muller thinking of, at a time like this?

34. Last year, after the late Siegfried Kircheis returned to Iserlohn for a POW exchange...

35. he revealed something to me.

36. That the first time he saw Yang Wenli, he didn't look at all like a valiant soldier.

37. And in that, lies his dreadful power.

38. And?

39. A POW spoke on the brink of death...

40. saying that Yang Wenli wasn't in the fortress.

41. I don't know why...

42. but when he learns of our fleet's attack, he will, of course, return quickly.

43. If we can capture him before he returns, it will be a fatal wound to the Alliance.

44. Wasn't it you who said we don't know what kind of tricks Yang might use?

45. Iserlohn is the greatest strategic point in the Alliance.

46. Why would its commander be away from his post?

47. This is a plot to make us think he's not in the fortress, and make us scatter our forces.

48. Return the ships to their former positions at once.

49. Your fleet strength is extremely valuable as a reserve.

50. Your Excellency...

51. What am I going to do, Chief of Staff...?

52. I understand how you feel.

53. I also seconded Your Excellency's idea, but Your Excellency is the Vice Commander.

54. Rather than having your own way, you should obey the Commander in Chief's order.

55. What you say is correct.

56. The Vice Commander must obey the Commander in Chief's will.

57. Very well. The ships are ordered to withdraw!

58. Planet Odin

59. Reuental! Mittermeyer!

60. Yes, sir!

61. Leading your fleets, you will go to the Iserlohn Corridor at once...

62. and join Kempf and Muller's forces.

63. Y... yes, sir...

64. We respectfully accept your order, but...

65. If we launch now, won't Admiral Kempf think we're trying to claim the credit?

66. There's no need for you to worry about that.

67. In the first place, this might not be a case where Kempf is succeeding.

68. As you wish.

69. Don't enlarge the battlelines recklessly.

70. In matters other than that, I'll trust you to do as you see fit.

71. What does Prince Lohengramm intend?

72. If the battle is at a stalemate, there are plenty of reasons for us to go.

73. But if Kempf is winning, there's no need for us to go.

74. And if he's losing, it'd be too late for us to go.

75. Either way, we've accepted an order from His Excellency the Premier.

76. Let's do our best.

77. Problem is, there's the possibility of fighting as soon as we get there.

78. I guess we can think about the rest after we get there.

79. That's true.

80. Let's assume Kempf will be defeated and being pursued, so we'll be able to react promptly.

81. I heard that the report from Admiral Kempf was not to your liking.

82. I thought Kempf would do a little more...

83. but it seems that dealing a suffering blow to the enemy is the best he can do.

84. The objective is to render Iserlohn powerless.

85. There's no need to capture or occupy it.

86. This may sound radical, but he should've just destroyed it by smashing his fortress into it.

87. Yes, but Kempf made Geiersberg Fortress his base...

88. and has grandly tried to challenge the enemy to a straightforward battle.

89. That's why I'm saying he's limited.

90. On that point, the person who placed Kempf in charge also can't avoid blame.

91. I myself, who recommended him, am re-examining my mistaken choice.

92. Well, aren't you pretty admirable?

93. But ultimately, it was I who chose him.

94. Besides, if we pick the cause of it all, Schaft was the reason we created this needless plan.

95. If it were just useless, it wouldn't matter, but as it affects me, I'm not sure how to manage it.

96. Yes, but it's difficult to get one's hands on the universe by force alone.

97. Even if they're unclean, I think it would be better to have many pawns prepared...

98. Don't misunderstand me, Oberstein...

99. I don't want to steal the universe.

100. I want to seize it.

101. Sir.

102. Cruiser - Leda II

103. We don't have much time.

104. What do you mean?

105. Once Prince Lohengramm realizes that the battle is deadlocked...

106. he'll definitely dispatch reinforcements.

107. If we don't regain the space around Iserlohn before the reinforcements arrive...

108. our chances of victory will approach zero.

109. Although time's been our ally until now, are you saying it's not from now on?

110. Nevertheless, it's lucky that they're holding out.

111. Perhaps, if you were the enemy commander, you might've captured Iserlohn long since.

112. Yes. If it were me, I'd probably smash fortress into fortress.

113. With one big bang, mutual destruction.

114. It'd be over.

115. After that, I could just transport another fortress there.

116. That's a little radical, isn't it?

117. But effective, right?

118. But it seems the Imperial Fleet's commander couldn't change his thinking.

119. Indeed, if they had done that in the beginning, there'd be no means to resist.

120. However, if they think of that method later, there does exist one way to counter it.

121. Phezzan Land

122. Now, don't get so excited, Commissioner.

123. No matter what you say, Counsellor, I find it hard to stay calm!

124. On your advice, we summoned Admiral Yang from Iserlohn and held an inquiry!

125. Free Planets Alliance Commissioner Henslow

126. What do you say to this?

127. Aiming for his absence, the Imperial Fleet invaded en masse!

128. It was such perfect timing!

129. By all means, I'd like you to explain these circumstances in detail!

130. Your tea is getting cold.

131. This isn't about tea!

132. Following your advice, we... That is...

133. It was unreasonable advice, wasn't it?

134. What?

135. I said it was unreasonable.

136. We had no right to say "you must subject Admiral Yang to an inquiry."

137. As it's a matter of interference with your internal government...

138. you had a justifiable reason and right to refuse.

139. That's...

140. You didn't exercise that right.

141. We raised objections as we pleased, and you accepted that.

142. And now you argue that we Phezzanni are entirely responsible?

143. But... if I'd refused, then...

144. the Free Planets Alliance wouldn't have been able to procure Phezzan's goodwill thereafter!

145. From your attitude at that time, we weren't unreasonable in thinking so!

146. Well, let's not start to talk about the past.

147. The question is hereafter.

148. What is it you intend to do hereafter, Mr. Commissioner?

149. Hereafter?

150. Oh my, you're not thinking. I'm at a loss.

151. It's what we Phezzanni are earnestly worried about.

152. It's about to whom we should offer friendship...

153. to the present Truniht Administration, or the Yang Administration to follow?

154. The Yang Administration to follow, is it?

155. Ridiculous!

156. No, excuse me. But that kind of thing could never happen!

157. Well, you are decidedly full of self-confidence.

158. I would bet 3 years ago, none of you predicted that young Reinhard von Lohengramm...

159. would, in the very near future, become the ruler of the Galactic Empire, did you?

160. No, that's...

161. The abundance of possibilities in history, and the whimsies of fate, are thus.

162. Mr. Commissioner, you had better think hard, too.

163. About the thing called the necessity of investing ahead of time.

164. Of course, the present is important to people.

165. At any rate, rather than the present being the result of the past...

166. it's more important that the present be the cause of the future.

167. Enemy detected at 11 o'clock!

168. Number, approximately 50 ships!

169. It appears to be an enemy reconnaissance squadron!

170. We've been spotted.

171. Now we can't stage a surprise attack.

172. What? Surprise attack?

173. I never planned on doing such a thing.

174. The truth is, I'm relieved that the Imperial Fleet has spotted us.

175. The Imperial commander will see us as reinforcements that have just been detected...

176. and be pressed to make a choice.

177. Continue to attack Iserlohn as they are, turning their back to our attack.

178. On the other hand, if they fight us, they will show their back to Iserlohn.

179. Or they could divide their forces and take a two-front strategy.

180. They could attack and destroy each individually, using the time lag.

181. Lastly, seeing no chance of victory, they could simply retreat...

182. Well, in any case...

183. we've left them with few options, which means we have the upper hand.

184. Personally, I really hope they pick the 5th option.

185. Then there won't be any victims. And it's easiest for us, too.

186. That's a good one, sir!

187. We'll use these enemy reinforcements to our advantage.

188. First, we'll retreat at high speed from the front side of Iserlohn Fortress.

189. When the Alliance Fleet in the fortress sees that...

190. they'll think we're retreating because their reinforcements have come...

191. and will probably come out of the fortress.

192. At that time, we'll reverse course, and strike there.

193. The Alliance will believe the arrival of reinforcements is a trap to lure them out...

194. and probably seek refuge within their fortress again.

195. In this way, we will seal them into the fortress.

196. Then, changing direction again, we'll attack the Alliance Fleet that is coming to the rescue.

197. It's a strategy of coping with them individually using the timing.

198. It's a splendid operation, but because there's no margin temporally...

199. if we make even one misstep, there's a danger that we'll be attacked from both sides.

200. I agree that the policy of attacking them individually is correct.

201. I suggest leaving Geiersberg near Iserlohn, and attacking the enemy's reinforcements.

202. You have a point.

203. Very well. We'll make one modification to the plan.

204. The enemy fleet is retreating!

205. What about Geiersberg?

206. It hasn't moved.

207. Distance, 600,000 kilometers.

208. Have reinforcements arrived?

209. They may intend to make us believe so, trying to lure us out.

210. A trap?

211. What do you think, boy?

212. It might be both.

213. Both?

214. Yes. Our reinforcements are certainly getting closer.

215. And the Imperial Fleet is surely aware of this and may try to use it as a trap, right?

216. Which means?

217. If our fleet left Iserlohn because we thought reinforcements had come...

218. and they were to launch an all out attack...

219. we'd probably think, "Hey, it's a trap, after all," and withdraw.

220. Thereby sealing up our fleet...

221. allowing them to launch a counterattack on our reinforcements with their full strength.

222. Why do you think so, Julian?

223. The movement of the Imperial Fleet is too unnatural.

224. That certainly is so, but just that forms the basis for your decision?

225. Let's see, that would be like this.

226. If they were purely laying a trap, what would its objective be?

227. Force our fleet into an ambush, snap at the heels of our launch, or invade the fortress?

228. Which one is it?

229. The enemy must already be aware that we're sticking to defense and won't venture far...

230. so trying to take advantage of our defensive mentality, they'll probably try to seal us in.

231. Because that way will be highly effective, won't it?

232. Indeed, even before the boy was mine or Poplan's student...

233. I should've known he was Admiral Yang's number one student.

234. Admiral Merkatz, how about it?

235. In such a situation, it's not a difficult story.

236. We should pretend to have been sealed in by them.

237. Then, when they change course, we'll charge out to shoot at their backs.

238. If we hit it off with the reinforcement fleet, an ideal double-front battle may develop.

239. Understood. I'd like you to take command of the fleet, Admiral.

240. Very well.

241. Oh, yes. I'd like to take Julian along with me on the bridge of the battleship Hyperion.

242. Yes, sir!

243. The enemy's stationed fleet is launching from Iserlohn!

244. Good! All ships, rapidly reverse course!

245. Attack them at once!

246. The Imperial Fleet is rapidly approaching.

247. Withdraw slowly.

248. Yes, sir.

249. The enemy fleet is retreating.

250. Alright! In one stroke, continue firing!

251. Don't get within range of their fortress's main gun.

252. The Imperial fleet isn't coming within firing range of the main gun.

253. As we suspected.

254. We'll show them that we're returning to Iserlohn, but wait within the metallic armor.

255. Good! Reverse course again!

256. Stay outside the range of the main gun, and head in the direction of the Alliance Fleet!

257. We'll strike at the enemy's reinforcements!

258. Enemy fleet dead ahead at 11:30!

259. Number, approximately 12,000!

260. Well now, will our allies move for us?

261. If they don't, our 5,000 ships won't be able to hold out.

262. There's also Merkatz, the veteran of a hundred battles.

263. And Julian...

264. will he remember what I taught him?

265. If he does...

266. No... I never wanted Julian to become a soldier!

267. Isn't it too much to expect of him...?

268. Enemy entering firing range!

269. Good. Please act according to the plan.

270. Rear Admiral Lionel Mouton

271. All ships, retreat!

272. Rear Admiral Sandor Alarcon

273. Keep the relative speed differential with the enemy at zero!

274. The enemy is continuing to retreat.

275. For the past five minutes, our mutual distance hasn't shrunk at all.

276. Is it possible they're leading a long deep formation...

277. trying to lure us into the middle of it?

278. The possibility of that is extremely small.

279. Then his strategy is to gain time...

280. waiting for the fleet to charge out from Iserlohn, and attack us from both sides.

281. So frustrating... Do we go along with his strategy?

282. All ships, advance at maximum speed!

283. Enemy fleet, accelerating!

284. The enemy has come into firing range!

285. Alright, fire!

286. Admiral!

287. Formation D...

288. Formation D!

289. Impudent mockery!

290. Break through the center and turn around!

291. Then counterattack from the outside!

292. Your Excellency, that's impossible.

293. What?

294. The enemy is fully occupying the useable space of the Corridor.

295. It's not possible to go outside of the enemy's formation!

296. A fleet twice the size of the enemy can't make a move?

297. Enemy attack to the rear!

298. What?

299. It's from the zenith direction!

300. To come out so quickly to attack...

301. It's a trap!

302. The enemy didn't return to the fortress!

303. Our allied reinforcements are being obliterated.

304. Put the well-armored ships out in front!

305. Don't retreat randomly!

306. Put the damaged ships in the middle, and hold the formation tight!

307. Rear Admiral Patolicken has been killed!

308. Don't retreat!

309. Keep advancing while shooting at the enemy before us!

310. That way we'll move into Alliance territory!

311. If we do so, we can at least accomplish a Corridor breakthrough!

312. Formation E.

313. Eihendorf's fleet is a total loss!

314. Your Excellency, a breakthrough is no longer possible.

315. As it stands, either death or capture awaits us.

316. While it is a difficult thing to say, we must retreat.

317. That's right! We have that...

318. What's "that?"

319. Geiersberg.

320. We'll smash that huge good for nothing fortress into Iserlohn!

321. If we do that, even Iserlohn can't withstand it.

322. We've lost the fleet battle, but we're still not completely defeated.

323. All ships, reverse course!

324. Take a dense formation and break through the enemy to our rear!

325. Retreat to Geiersberg Fortress!

326. Enemy fleet, hurriedly retreating towards the galactic horizon.

327. Don't be too anxious to follow them.

328. Right now, joining up with Admiral Yang takes precedence.

329. Admiral Yang!

330. Why are our allies letting the enemy pass by unscathed?

331. If you'll allow it, we can join with our allies and annihilate them!

332. I'd like the attack order!

333. No, this is fine.

334. I want the enemy to retreat to their fortress.

335. Admiral, you're too naive!

336. If we leave the enemy any ships that can still fight...

337. it gives them a greater force with which they can invade later!

338. I have a plan. This is fine, for now.

339. Admiral Merkatz, I don't know how to thank you.

340. I'll introduce the person who's rendered the greatest distinguished service.

341. Admiral Yang, welcome back.

342. Julian?

343. Geiersberg Fortress has moved!

344. It's heading towards Iserlohn!

345. Impossible... They can't mean to collide?

346. He noticed...

347. But it's already too late.

348. All ships, prepare escape shuttles for launch!

349. Thor Hammer, firing preparations complete!

350. You can't! It's too close!

351. Yang!

352. Ship guns are useless on the fortress itself.

353. Aim at the ordinary navigation engines that are operating.

354. And concentrate gunfire on just the one on the forward left edge.

355. Fire!

356. Fire!

357. Fire!

358. All ships, retreat!

359. Now!

360. Fire!

361. How about that? It's Admiral Yang's magic!

362. All hands, evacuate.

363. Your Excellency, what will you do?

364. I'm already done for.

365. Look at this.

366. Your Excellency...!

367. It's an emergency launch, don't interfere!

368. Don't leave us!

369. Damn you!

370. Your Excellency... A doctor, quickly!

371. How long will it take to completely heal?

372. Vice Commander, you're immortal, aren't you?

373. That's a good line.

374. I'll have you put that one on my tombstone.

375. So, about how long will it take to completely heal?

376. Six ribs are broken. At least three months.

377. I see...

378. Take him to the infirmary at once.

379. No... Treat me here...

380. Y... yes, sir.

381. What happened to Commander Kempf?

382. He's dead.

383. Dead?

384. There's a message from Commander Kempf.

385. The last thing he said was this...

386. "My apologies to Muller."

387. Great god, Odin, be my witness!

388. Without fail, I'll get revenge for Admiral Kempf!

389. I'll wring Yang Wenli's neck with these hands!

390. Now is no use. I have no strength.

391. There's too much of a disparity with that bastard...

392. But watch, no matter how many years it takes...!

393. Drewentz!

394. Sir!

395. Prepare a comm screen...

396. No, never mind the screen, let me broadcast with just my voice.

397. Our fleet is defeated, but the command is still in good health.

398. Command promises to return all of you soldiers home alive.

399. Guarding our pride and discipline, shall we not follow the road home in good order...?

400. You say somebody went after the enemy?

401. Yes. Rear Admirals Alarcon and Guen, with the fleets under their command...

402. about 5,000 ships in all, went into Imperial territory after the retreating enemy.

403. What a fix!

404. All ships, after them at once!

405. If we don't bring them back right away, there'll be trouble!

406. Yes, sir!

407. Preview of Next Episode

408. As the Alliance Fleet pursued the defeated Imperial Fleet...

409. the fleets of Admirals Mittermeyer and Reuental stood in its way.

410. At the same time, the next conspiracy was brewing on Phezzan.

411. Next episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, episode 35, "Determination and Ambition."

412. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 35

413. Determination and Ambition

414. Another page to the history of the Galaxy.